top speed of a delimited CL500(W215)

elitefocus37

title! thanks guys,google was no help

Matt Simis

Given its not that high BHP (306BHP) about 168mph (270kph) absolutely tops. You need to absolutely pile on performance to get much more.

elitefocus37

Matt Simis wrote: »

Given its not that high BHP (306BHP) about 168mph (270kph) absolutely tops. You need to absolutely pile on performance to get much more.

I guessed about that. Cheers. Have a BMW 325ci but bored with it now,nearly bought a b4 but found out the top speed was a terrible 180kph. Tested a cl 55 a few weeks ago but need robbing a bank for that. Thanks again

tossy

You are buying a car based on the top speed ? Cool.

Mr.David

Do you really want to go quicker than 168mph though? Autobahn?

Matt Simis

elitefocus37 wrote: »

I guessed about that. Cheers. Have a BMW 325ci but bored with it now,nearly bought a b4 but found out the top speed was a terrible 180kph. Tested a cl 55 a few weeks ago but need robbing a bank for that. Thanks again

A Legacy B4? Guys here are claiming 270kph delimited, though I wonder. Lot more than 180kph though:
http://isdc.ie/discussion/index.php?topic=20709.0


Also, as noted, indulge us on why this matters? :cool:

thecomedian

There should be more threads like this.

Let us know how you get on OP

elitefocus37

tossy wrote: »

You are buying a car based on the top speed ? Cool.

Not just top speed, it's a stunning car,top speed is a bonus. 230kph+ to Galway is a must every month

Matt Simis

Getting flashbacks to "AmericanM5"!
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?124780-General-Car-Discussion&p=3010231#post3010231

TheBazman

elitefocus37 wrote: »

Not just top speed, it's a stunning car,top speed is a bonus. 230kph+ to Galway is a must every month

Best of luck spinning that roulette wheel every month

tossy

elitefocus37 wrote: »

Not just top speed, it's a stunning car,top speed is a bonus. 230kph+ to Galway is a must every month

You are one cool bastard!

elitefocus37

TheBazman wrote: »

Best of luck spinning that roulette wheel every month

Doing it for the last 2 years in the 325.

I seen the m5 story before. Shocking!

elitefocus37

tossy wrote: »

You are one cool bastard!

Not really but thanks I guess!

thecomedian

elitefocus37 wrote: »

Not just top speed, it's a stunning car,top speed is a bonus. 230kph+ to Galway is a must every month

A must every month, pretty stupid.
How do u have a licence still?

elitefocus37

thecomedian wrote: »

A must every month, pretty stupid.
How do u have a licence still?

Because the police are as stupid as most of the people on here. I only asked a question and get all this ****. How I drive is up to me.

If you were not meant to drive that fast they why no limit all cars to 80mph? I'm
Not saying I drive around like Schumacher but its nice to get moving if you have a clear road. I can bet that 90% of crashes that involve someone doing 100+mph,there was an idiot going 60 in the fast lane that was the real blame or someone pulling out to overtake a car and not checking a mirror!

ba_barabus

elitefocus37 wrote: »

Because the police are as stupid as most of the people on here. I only asked a question and get all this ****. How I drive is up to me.

If you were not meant to drive that fast they why no limit all cars to 80mph? I'm
Not saying I drive around like Schumacher but its nice to get moving if you have a clear road. I can bet that 90% of crashes that involve someone doing 100+mph,there was an idiot going 60 in the fast lane that was the real blame or someone pulling out to overtake a car and not checking a mirror!

Don't think anyone has really given you much shyte.

I do think its insane picking a car based on top speed though. How it gets there is more important.

arleitiss

Gotta love how yet again a user asks one specific question and return he get's questioned and bashed at for speeding or being read lectures.

Mycroft H

I'm sure my clio could do 270km/h














off a cliff.....

ottostreet

arleitiss wrote: »

Gotta love how yet again a user asks one specific question and return he get's questioned and bashed at for speeding or being read lectures.

Probably because it's an idiotic question in context!

Wetbench4

elitefocus37 wrote: »

Because the police are as stupid as most of the people on here. I only asked a question and get all this ****. How I drive is up to me.

If you were not meant to drive that fast they why no limit all cars to 80mph? I'm
Not saying I drive around like Schumacher but its nice to get moving if you have a clear road. I can bet that 90% of crashes that involve someone doing 100+mph,there was an idiot going 60 in the fast lane that was the real blame or someone pulling out to overtake a car and not checking a mirror!

Only a prick would endanger others lives like that to get a kick. I'd say your a troll.

arleitiss

ottostreet wrote: »

Probably because it's an idiotic question in context!

What's bad about person wondering the top speed of unrestricted car?
Probably people are just too nosy

elitefocus37

Wetbench4 wrote: »

Only a prick would endanger others lives like that to get a kick. I'd say your a troll.

What did I say in a post.....when I have a clear road!!!

thecomedian

arleitiss wrote: »

Gotta love how yet again a user asks one specific question and return he get's questioned and bashed at for speeding or being read lectures.

I think someone who says doing 155+ mph is a must once a month on public roads is stupid.

ironclaw

Doing anything more than ~50% over the limit, in Ireland, is flat stupidity. The roads arn't long enough, straight enough or wide enough for anything more to be done safely. Its a far cry from a 3 lane highway in the US or Germany where at least you have 'somewhere to go' if you need to.

CiniO

ironclaw wrote: »

Doing anything more than ~50% over the limit, in Ireland, is flat stupidity. The roads arn't long enough, straight enough or wide enough for anything more to be done safely. Its a far cry from a 3 lane highway in the US or Germany where at least you have 'somewhere to go' if you need to.

Some sections of M6 between Athlone and Galway are much flatter, straighter and with much better surface than many motorways in Germany where no speed limit applies.

ba_barabus

CiniO wrote: »

Some sections of M6 between Athlone and Galway are much flatter, straighter and with much better surface than many motorways in Germany where no speed limit applies.

Some stretches of the M7 would appear to be safe enough also.

Biggest obstacle I assume are drivers pulling into the overtaking lane in front of you.

Obviously I've never broken the speed limit*

Gary ITR

Gearing is more important than BHP when it comes to top speed. My car has 2XXBHP (the X's are secret ) and weighs in at 920kg and will top out at just over 130mph

It can be geared for 155mph handily enough without touching power

CiniO

ba_barabus wrote: »

Some stretches of the M7 would appear to be safe enough also.

Biggest obstacle I assume are drivers pulling into the overtaking lane in front of you.

Obviously I've never broken the speed limit*

Last time I travelled from Dublin to Galway about 3 in the morning on Sunday, I don't think I met more than 5 cars all together.
So you can always slow down when you encounter any other vehicle.

keithsfleet

Out of curiosity elitefocus37, ever had a near miss or have you ever being pulled by an garda siochana?

endacl

elitefocus37 wrote: »

Because the police are as stupid as most of the people on here. I only asked a question and get all this ****. How I drive is up to me.

If you were not meant to drive that fast they why no limit all cars to 80mph? I'm
Not saying I drive around like Schumacher but its nice to get moving if you have a clear road. I can bet that 90% of crashes that involve someone doing 100+mph,there was an idiot going 60 in the fast lane that was the real blame or someone pulling out to overtake a car and not checking a mirror!

Fast lane. Oh Lordy... We've a right one here.

endacl

elitefocus37 wrote: »

What did I say in a post.....when I have a clear road!!!

At night? How do you know it's clear at that speed? Radar?

ironclaw

ba_barabus wrote: »

Some stretches of the M7 would appear to be safe enough also.

Biggest obstacle I assume are drivers pulling into the overtaking lane in front of you.

Obviously I've never broken the speed limit*

Thats the problem. If your coming at say 160+, a driver is going to (rightfully) assume your doing around 120. So they'll probably miscalculate if they go for an overtake. At the speed involved, most people don't have the skills to notice that and correct.

Going at night again has its dangers given the livestock either side of the M7 however unlikely the occurrence can be.

I'm all for speed when its planned and measures are taken to prevent accidents. But no one has the right to decide to knowingly speed and endanger others because chances are your going to involve someone else if something goes wrong.

keithsfleet

I call troll and I reckon its regular on here with a temporary handle....

ba_barabus

keithsfleet wrote: »

I call troll and I reckon its regular on here with a temporary handle....

Of course it is

TestTransmission

elitefocus37 wrote: »

Because the police are as stupid as most of the people on here.

Nice knowing ya