Best Speed So Far

[kdmfnrk]

Best Speed So Far 128mph On Local Parkway

 

[dbk]

I knew this would come up eventually. This type of stuff can't be posted on here because of legal ramifications...oh wait, who the hell am I kidding? Post the high speed antics away (just don't blame the site if you get caught) :biggrin

 

[4ord GT]

I hit some where in the area of 45mph going around a big sweeping turn on the PW Parkway Last Sat.

 

[FrankBarba]

155 mph on the 81 / 581 bypass. Easily obtained. Great fun. Big smile on my face. What was incredible about this is i have never gone over 120 in my Viper.

 

[kdmfnrk]

Running Man Is That Princewilliam Pkwy Im In Lakeridge Also River Falls You Dont Have To Answer That Question If You Dont Want Too

 

[kdmfnrk]

155 Sweet.... Im Looking For 150 Still. Crazy Fast It Will Leave You With A Smile On Your Face

 

[barondw]

It doesn't take much space to double the speed limit. It also doesn't take much more space to almost go triple the speed limit.

 

[samthejeepman]

i only heard this though a 2'nd and a 3rd party to the party next to the last, but !!!!!
a certain red 05 went up to 175, the first night of new ownership

wink/wink

sam
#1451 red/white

 

[ENZO BTR]

Interesting, I know of "another" GT that's seen just over 170. Apparently it was already doing 80 mph in sixth when the driver downshifted to third, redlined it in third and fourth and was just shifting into fifth as he got to 170 mph. Reports also indicate the entire trip, from 80 to 170 and back to 80 only took about 8 or 9 seconds. Further reports indicate the car's shape and underside air extractors really work, as the car was noticeably hunkered down and there was a low-frequency "thrum" coming over the windshield, likely from the air coming off the front extractors in the hood. And overall the car was amazingly stable and relaxed at that speed.

At least, that's what I heard... :biggrin

 

[samthejeepman]

enzo
i "hear" thats there is alot of that stuff going on lol

sam #1451 red/white

 

[FlorIdaho Chris]

GT 145 locally. '06 Viper FE Coupe 180 on I-80 in western South Dakota.

 

[barondw]

Interesting, I know of "another" GT that's seen just over 170. Apparently it was already doing 80 mph in sixth when the driver downshifted to third, redlined it in third and fourth and was just shifting into fifth as he got to 170 mph. Reports also indicate the entire trip, from 80 to 170 and back to 80 only took about 8 or 9 seconds. Further reports indicate the car's shape and underside air extractors really work, as the car was noticeably hunkered down and there was a low-frequency "thrum" coming over the windshield, likely from the air coming off the front extractors in the hood. And overall the car was amazingly stable and relaxed at that speed.

At least, that's what I heard... :biggrin

Interesting but I never had any of that occur at those speeds. The car just goes and it takes longer than 8-9 seconds to reach those speeds. I am not disputing that the aero devices work, but you always here wind at very high speeds. It takes 8 seconds to get from 50 mph to 130 mph on a dyno (no wind resistance) thus in the real world much longer.

BTW most of my high speeds are legal, done on a race track. The car feels fine at any speed I have had it up to.

 

[4ord GT]

Hey EnzoBtr, thats some amazing detail you have from some "other" GT

 

[VIN1591]

170 with a witness :thumbsup

 

[ENZO BTR]

Hey EnzoBtr, thats some amazing detail you have from some "other" GT

What can I say, the "guy" really kept good mental notes, and was able to relay them to me with amazing detail. :lol

 

[TEXAS GT]

Anybody think about taking a picture of their speedo at these speeds to verify their claims? I "heard" of a guy who plans to take a friend along to take the pictures when he does his first serious high speed run.

My top so far on an impromptu punch was 138. The guy with the cameraman plans on doing 180 for the picture. Wish m..."him" luck.

 

[Neilda]

I'm still treating mine with kid gloves at it currently has only 249 miles on the clock (which is a crime, but it's winter here, so cut me some slack!). However, have done 145 briefly and it felt very good with acres of room for more....

I will want to try a maximum speed run in it at some stage - perhaps in France next year - have done this in the Murcielago (204 registered on the dial) and Vanquish (196 on the dial).

Probably best not to use the term 'mph' in these descriptions!!

Any photos would of course be "a friends GT in Germany taken on the Autobahn"...! Otherwise they could be used in evidence. Just a thought. N

Edit: Do drive carefully too! I recall those horrid pictures!

 

[phoenix]

ran mine up to 175 on an airport runway - no problem- she wasn't even breathing hard, and only needed light brakes to slow her down - runway was about 6000 feet long ( and closed at the time ) If anyone wanted to see what the top end speed for these cars are - someone could always rent Talladega. It should not be a problem to run around there at 200 + and find the top end speed. I would guess the top end speed would be around 220. Talladega rents for around 2500 a day - not sure these tires are rated for speeds that high.....I used to test Cup cars over there - easy track, soft banks.

 

[centerpunch]

OK guys, I'll only post this anti-macho thought once. Call me a wuss, no problem.

There was a young writer at Car and Driver magazine I met with several times. Don Schroeder, great guy, 35 years old.

While testing a car for top speed on a track, the car crashed, rolled, and stopped, back on its wheels. It caught on fire.

His friends got to the wreck, tried to cool the flames with fire extinguishers, but ultimately watched as Don was cremated in the car.

The Indyweek article linked below concludes "He did not die needlessly." But that's wrong. Who cares if that car would go 190 or 195 or 200? What difference does it make?

OK, you guys all have big balls, I'm impressed.

I don't know what's dumber, driving at 150 or more on the street, or posting about it on the internet. You're going 220 feet per second, with no helmet, no roll cage, no hans device, no tire pressure warning system, no fire system. One little glitch, and you're dead.

I think that's really dumb.



http://indyweek.com/durham/2000-03-01/rumble.html

http://www.thecarconnection.com/Auto_News/Driving_Forces/The_Cult_of_Speed.S192.A2196.html

 

[Bill Briley]

I think a certain White/Blue GT saw 150+ in short sprint to issue a much needed spanking to an '04 Z06.
The accelleration from 70 up is sweet. And the GT is a world away from my past Vipers.