Audi raises high-speed stakes past 155 mph European limit
03-23-2004, 10:51 AM
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Audi raises high-speed stakes past 155 mph European limit
Audi raises high-speed stakes past 155 mph European limit - - - - By AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE - - - Source: Autoweek
MUNICH, Germany - Audi AG will break the voluntary 155 mph speed capacity that most European volume automakers have imposed on their high-performance cars sold in Europe.
The electronic cutoff will be raised to 174 mph on the Audi RS6 Plus.
The 155-mph barrier came into existence in 1987 with the introduction of BMW's V-12 750i sedan. That car could go faster, but BMW chose to limit its speed. Since then other luxury carmakers such as Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Volkswagen have adhered to the limit.
The car will not be sold in the United States.
Audi executives say advances in traction and braking justify raising the top speed. Audi is preparing to launch a series of high-performance cars, including a mid-engine Le Mans supercar and a coupe. Higher-powered S and RS versions of its A3, A4 and new A6 models also are being developed.
MUNICH, Germany - Audi AG will break the voluntary 155 mph speed capacity that most European volume automakers have imposed on their high-performance cars sold in Europe.
The electronic cutoff will be raised to 174 mph on the Audi RS6 Plus.
The 155-mph barrier came into existence in 1987 with the introduction of BMW's V-12 750i sedan. That car could go faster, but BMW chose to limit its speed. Since then other luxury carmakers such as Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Volkswagen have adhered to the limit.
The car will not be sold in the United States.
Audi executives say advances in traction and braking justify raising the top speed. Audi is preparing to launch a series of high-performance cars, including a mid-engine Le Mans supercar and a coupe. Higher-powered S and RS versions of its A3, A4 and new A6 models also are being developed.
03-24-2004, 01:26 AM
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gav come on man...was there anyone actually saying "moother fucker! slow piece of shit just WONT go faster than 155"
I;m sure he was thinking "motherfucker! im sure glad the fuel cut off at 155...or else i might have passed out from the G-Force"
I;m sure he was thinking "motherfucker! im sure glad the fuel cut off at 155...or else i might have passed out from the G-Force"
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