Re: Actual top speeds

["Mike" <JoMi@email.msn.com>]

First Audi that I am aware of that is speed governed is the 92 S4 - limited
to about 130 mph. I've had my 91 200q close to 150 - just over 6k rpm in
5th. I agree - the car feels great in tripple digits. Averaging 100mph for
over an hour is fun  :-) Gotta love those Montana hiways.

mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Sachelle Babbar <sbabbar@iris.nyit.edu>
To: quattrolist <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
Date: Monday, January 26, 1998 8:06 AM
Subject: Actual top speeds


>Of various Audi models, most specifically, the 5000/100/200 series, what
>are the actual (not Audi brochure) top speeds. I have a dealer service
>training manual and is says the top speed of a n/a engine is like 106mph.
>I've pinned the speedo (probably 125) on premium. It says the turbo will
>do 124. Last year, I did over 140. I'm sure Audi when testing did higher
>speeds than this. What is the reason for this? When did Audi start
>putting top speed governors on their cars? How much does insurance play a
>role in this? The funny thing is that my Audi is more stable at triple
>digits than at double.
>
>Steve
>'84  5ksT 1.6-2.0 bar
>
>Disclaimer:"Any information contained herein is based purely on my own
>personal experience and may not necessarily reflect yours. Use caution as
>your results may vary from mine."
>