Autobahn = fast! Even in KPH!
06-18-2018, 08:49 PM
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Autobahn = fast! Even in KPH!
Was checking out random Corvette videos on YouTube and came across a C6 running WOT on the Autobahn. Even though 187 mph is fast (not running on the track), 302 kph seems ridiculous! I think it's just seeing 300+ on a digital speedometer. 
Skip to 1:48 for the numbers...
Skip to 1:48 for the numbers...
Last edited by RUMBL B; 06-18-2018 at 08:50 PM.
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06-18-2018, 09:25 PM
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I saw 314 kph just before he let out of it at the end of the video.
314 kph = 195 mph
WoW
314 kph = 195 mph
WoW
06-18-2018, 09:29 PM
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Could you imagine having a front tire blowout at that speed!
end of story .......
end of story .......
06-18-2018, 09:57 PM
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I was a passenger at 300 KPH outside of Munich in a M5. The owner told me there were very few wrecks on the autobahn, but when it happens 'they are spectacular'. every now and then someone from the east block will pull out into the fast lane with their Skoda and it is done.
06-18-2018, 10:20 PM
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I lived in Germany for three years and visit often. Driving the autobahn is an interesting experience. It is very true that accidents are seldom.. but spectacular.
There are not many places on the autobahn where you can truly hit these speeds. Just remember, it doesn't matter how fast you go, there is always a faster car coming up behind you.
The highest speed I've done is 142mph. Not in a Corvette... VW Passat diesel wagon.
There are not many places on the autobahn where you can truly hit these speeds. Just remember, it doesn't matter how fast you go, there is always a faster car coming up behind you.
The highest speed I've done is 142mph. Not in a Corvette... VW Passat diesel wagon.
06-19-2018, 12:24 AM
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At that speed one wrong move, and they vacuum the body up.
Thats moving.
Thats moving.
06-19-2018, 09:46 AM
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06-19-2018, 07:58 PM
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I lived for 8 years in Germany. Notice how the Germans drive over there. Driving right, passing left, also using a thing called turn signals. Road's concrete is also about 2 feet thick so good lucky cracking that anytime soon.
There is always someone faster than you also so you better keep an eye on that mirror.
There is always someone faster than you also so you better keep an eye on that mirror.
06-19-2018, 08:09 PM
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Would love to know a little about the car, LS2, LS3, Z? Modded, stock? My '05 LS 2 lists top speed of 186 MPH but I've read that's a conservative number, wonder what this was...
06-19-2018, 10:12 PM
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I am a skeptic by nature. While the HUD did appear to show 300+, it looked to me like the RPM was never above 5300. Also, near the end, he passed a service van, and did not go screaming by it. If the service van was doing 100 mph (doubtful), he would have passed it like it was standing still.
Having never driven over 160, I admit that I might be incorrect about the van speed. Any others out there who felt it did not appear to be 195 mph?
Having never driven over 160, I admit that I might be incorrect about the van speed. Any others out there who felt it did not appear to be 195 mph?
06-19-2018, 10:42 PM
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191 mph on the A5 outside Frankfurt back in 2005. Made 160 feel like 75 mph.
Scary too.
Scary too.
06-19-2018, 10:57 PM
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I am a skeptic by nature. While the HUD did appear to show 300+, it looked to me like the RPM was never above 5300. Also, near the end, he passed a service van, and did not go screaming by it. If the service van was doing 100 mph (doubtful), he would have passed it like it was standing still.
Having never driven over 160, I admit that I might be incorrect about the van speed. Any others out there who felt it did not appear to be 195 mph?
Having never driven over 160, I admit that I might be incorrect about the van speed. Any others out there who felt it did not appear to be 195 mph?
Tractor trailers and busses have strict speed limits.
06-19-2018, 11:24 PM
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06-19-2018, 11:29 PM
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Only on a closed track. No one but myself should die because of malfunction or my error.
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06-20-2018, 02:17 PM
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I agree. A5 between Frankfurt and Darmstadt was my favorite when I was stationed in Germany. I never knew until years later the story of Bernd Rosemeyer and that there is a memorial right off A5 to him.