The "How Fast Did You Drive Today" Thread

[cawimmer430]

Eventually reached 200 km/h later on but because of the rather heavy traffic conditions I had both hands on the wheel at that point...

[hotrodalex]

I tied my all-time best over my roadtrip at 92 mph in PlastiCar.

How did you manage to do that while keeping the rpms under 2k? 

[Raza]

40 or so.  All city driving today. 

[Eye of the Tiger]

I think I got up to 67 on a downhill. The limiter on this truck is set to 65 for Canada.

[Speed_Racer]

Tapped 105mph on a friend's motorcycle last week out here on some backroads. It's a 650, so it picks up speed much quicker than my 500. :)

[hotrodalex]

Wasn't driving, but I just went 120 in the passenger seat of a Lotus Elise on a two lane backroad.

[CALL_911]

Haven't seen this thread in a while. Hit 110 on the way back to LI from PA, picking up ze Vdub.

[cawimmer430]

I did reach 200 km/h shortly after this picture was taken. Love the way the Benz accelerates. And it "only" has 292-hp mated to a 7-speed automatic. 

[Cookie Monster]

I don't think anyone here has ever said 292 hp is little...

[cawimmer430]

I don't think anyone here has ever said 292 hp is little...

It certainly feels fast in the heavy E-Class. Performance wise I've got no complaints on this car. Even our ex-E320 with its 224-hp V6 was very quick and had all the power anyone could ever want for quick overtaking maneuvers etc. And the gas mileage with the E350 CGI is incredible to. I'm getting better fuel economy with this car than I do in the 118i! 

[Laconian]

OMG. You have two engines, one at 9500rpm, the other idling at 800rpm! Das Beste oder Nichts!

[S204STi]

Tapped 105mph on a friend's motorcycle last week out here on some backroads. It's a 650, so it picks up speed much quicker than my 500. :)

Nice. 

Hit the century mark recently myself.  Clear 90 most days...

[the Teuton]

I hit 75 mph on the 110 today...there's something to be said for that.

[Onslaught]

120+

My friend in his 350Z was taking me to a golf course I'd never been to and I had to follow him. He was in a hurry.

[Eye of the Tiger]

120+

My friend in his 350Z was taking me to a golf course I'd never been to and I had to follow him. He was in a hurry.

Golf is an emergency. You can't be late for tee time.

[cawimmer430]

OMG. You have two engines, one at 9500rpm, the other idling at 800rpm! Das Beste oder Nichts!

It's a "German clock". Needlessly difficult and complex. 

[CJ]

I did reach 200 km/h shortly after this picture was taken. Love the way the Benz accelerates. And it "only" has 292-hp mated to a 7-speed automatic. 

292 HP is quite a bit.  It's a large car, but that's still a good amount.


Drove a Chrysler Pacifica today.  Why do I like those so much?!  Only did 65 or so.

[Rupert]

I think I hit 70, but it was in a 35 zone.

[cawimmer430]

292 HP is quite a bit.  It's a large car, but that's still a good amount.

It certainly is also a very fast car. I think the efficiency of the 7Gtronic transmission is a huge factor in making the car feel fast. Programming the right mode is also important. This transmission gives you the options of C, S and M (comfort, sport and manual). Comfort feels noticeably lazy and relaxed whereas sport feels lively (transmission shifts more and is more responsive). Manual gives you full control over the transmission gear changes via the paddle shifts on the steering wheel.

[dazzleman]

I think I hit 70, but it was in a 35 zone.

You could get into a lot of trouble for that, dude.  Make sure you know the consequences....


The speed I hit yesterday (I haven't driven yet today) was about 30 mph.  I was fucking gunning it out there....

[cawimmer430]

The speed I hit yesterday (I haven't driven yet today) was about 30 mph.  I was fucking gunning it out there....

An E60 BMW 5-Series can't go faster anyway. All that "electronically limited to 155 mph" marketing stuff is just that: marketing hype. 

[dazzleman]

An E60 BMW 5-Series can't go faster anyway. All that "electronically limited to 155 mph" marketing stuff is just that: marketing hype. 

[giant_mtb]

I hit about 17mph on the run up the road this morning on the Spree to get the paper.

[dazzleman]

I hit about 17mph on the run up the road this morning on the Spree to get the paper.

You should have been arrested.....

[giant_mtb]

You should have been arrested.....

My road's private.  No posted speed limit.

(aka, it's about 1/4-mile long and is made of dirt)

[hotrodalex]

I think I hit 70, but it was in a 35 zone.

I do that all the time.

[dazzleman]

I do that all the time.

I see traffic school really taught you your lesson....maybe you need another round plus community service to make the point...

[hotrodalex]

I see traffic school really taught you your lesson....maybe you need another round plus community service to make the point...

Gotta behave until next February, at least.

[cawimmer430]

The BMW 118i got a new muffler. The original one was so affected by...RUST...for some reason. The dealership replaced it free of charge. No wonder the car was so loud at a mere 140 km/h. 

[dazzleman]

Gotta behave until next February, at least.

It doesn't sound as if you're behaving.  I don't think you're capable of behaving.....