Poll: Top speed ever (on public roads)

TD · 01-13-2004, 10:19 AM

(Inspired by Nate's 150 thread)

We will assume that, in all cases, the traffic was light, the weather was optimal, the car was in tip top shape, and the road was well known to you.

That said, what's the fastest you've driven on public roads, per the speedo or, if applicable, the traffic citation? Please, no exaggerating (although the speedo is known to exaggerate a bit).

Also, what car were you in (make/model/year)?

TD · 01-13-2004, 10:20 AM

136 mph in a 1989 (E34) 525iA (back in 1989).

*clyde* · 01-13-2004, 10:26 AM

In my younger, less prudent years....85 as indicated by the 85MPH speedo of a 1988 Mustang GT. If the magazines of the time were to be believed, topped out in fourth gear was signficantly faster than that (and faster than topped out in 5th gear).

JST · 01-13-2004, 10:27 AM

Something close to an indicated 140 in a 1991 Taurus SHO, in 1991.

zach · 01-13-2004, 10:28 AM

~130mph in a 1998 BMW M3 in 2003.

TD · 01-13-2004, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by zcasavant

~130mph in a 1998 BMW M3 in 2003.

I haven't taken mine past 120.

zach · 01-13-2004, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TD

Quote:

Originally Posted by zcasavant

~130mph in a 1998 BMW M3 in 2003.

I haven't taken mine past 120.

It did fine; it wanted to go faster, but I wouldn't let it.

dan · 01-13-2004, 10:32 AM

125 in an E46 M3

dan · 01-13-2004, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clyde

In my younger, less prudent years....85 as indicated by the 85MPH speedo of a 1988 Mustang GT. If the magazines of the time were to be believed, topped out in fourth gear was signficantly faster than that (and faster than topped out in 5th gear).

TD · 01-13-2004, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonoboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by clyde

In my younger, less prudent years....85 as indicated by the 85MPH speedo of a 1988 Mustang GT. If the magazines of the time were to be believed, topped out in fourth gear was signficantly faster than that (and faster than topped out in 5th gear).

Methinks he's literally adhering to my stated "per speedo" qualification.

Although to state how fast he was really going would probably be a guess.

01-13-2004, 10:19 AM	#1
TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	Poll: Top speed ever (on public roads) (Inspired by Nate's 150 thread) We will assume that, in all cases, the traffic was light, the weather was optimal, the car was in tip top shape, and the road was well known to you. That said, what's the fastest you've driven on public roads, per the speedo or, if applicable, the traffic citation? Please, no exaggerating (although the speedo is known to exaggerate a bit). Also, what car were you in (make/model/year)?

01-13-2004, 10:32 AM	#8
dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,896	125 in an E46 M3 __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

01-13-2004, 10:20 AM	#2
TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	136 mph in a 1989 (E34) 525iA (back in 1989).

01-13-2004, 10:26 AM	#3
clyde Chief title editor Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 26,599	In my younger, less prudent years....85 as indicated by the 85MPH speedo of a 1988 Mustang GT. If the magazines of the time were to be believed, topped out in fourth gear was signficantly faster than that (and faster than topped out in 5th gear).

01-13-2004, 10:27 AM	#4
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,614	Something close to an indicated 140 in a 1991 Taurus SHO, in 1991.

01-13-2004, 10:28 AM	#5
zach swinging for the fences Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 987, X7 M60i, e36 M3 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,037	~130mph in a 1998 BMW M3 in 2003.