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I think I read somewhere that when the first C4s came out they were the fastest production cars in the country with a top speed of 150mph. If this is true I would think that the 89 would be a bit faster since it has more horsepower than the 84.
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About 150 to 155 mph, but it would take a long time to get up there. The 1984s topped out at between 135 to 145. All L98s are in the 150 to 155 range ...
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For 15 and over year old cars, that is quick. Wow. V6 stock mustangs in the early 2000 models only top out at 110. Thats as far as the speedometer goes.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
84 can't do anywhere near 150. My 85 can barely do 150. I think the 84s topped out in the mid 130s.
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Back in the day...
When my car was almost stock ( few mods, cut lid, exhaust, the usual cheap starter stuff) I had the car up to 161.
Now keep in mind, this was a clear, sunny, cool, autum day, in Indiana where the road was long, straight, and F-L-A-T....
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When my car was almost stock ( few mods, cut lid, exhaust, the usual cheap starter stuff) I had the car up to 161.
Now keep in mind, this was a clear, sunny, cool, autum day, in Indiana where the road was long, straight, and F-L-A-T....
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
What year is your car, and what gear and tire size were you running? Sure your speedo is 100% accurate? I think 161 hp takes a little more juice than these things come with.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
We're talking about the top speed of the cars when they were new, right?
Most of our old tanks are pretty old and tired....and could easily lose 5-10mph off the top speed of a new unit.
Any hi-mileage L98 that can hit 150 is doing pretty good, I'd say.
Larry
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Most of our old tanks are pretty old and tired....and could easily lose 5-10mph off the top speed of a new unit.
Any hi-mileage L98 that can hit 150 is doing pretty good, I'd say.
Larry
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