Fastest way to 60mph in an auto? - Page 6

nejones · Nov 9th, 2007, 09:42

When I was 18 I had a 240dl a real beauty. She maxed out frequently at exactly 100mph on the speedo.
My 760T with the mods i've done is very fast upto an indicated 115mph and still pulling strong at that speed. I'm not too sure what revs its doing at that speed, cant remember, but theres definitely lots more left in her.

JIM C · Nov 9th, 2007, 09:46

It having the bottle to keep going once you have reached a high speed. The highest speed I have driven was about 135 mph in my V70 T5 in Germany but I remember driving my dads Dolomite Sprint at 120 mph and felt I was motoring.

dodgyken · Nov 9th, 2007, 10:15

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Originally Posted by Jim760

keep us posted!

I will try and post when I get chance tomorrow - I will call up a Volvo dealership who have a number of interesting V70s - 2*2003 Rs, 2* 2008 Rs (already discounted by 10000CHF). and some new V70s - which I will try and play with.

It is not so much about maintaining "your bottle" at high speeds, but being aware of other traffic. The big open sections of autobahn up towards Koln and Frankfurt can be great when it is quiet - but when it gets busy forget high speed runs. Big speeds should be approached with caution and also progressively. If you do 130mph when you are used to 80mph then you are asking for trouble.

The nighttime weather across Europe (Reim, Lux, Strasbourg, Zurich) is around 1-3c - with sleet expected in Zurich overnight. Last time I checked 248PS (the Z4 has been remapped + uprated exhaust), RWD, sub 5c temps and sleet is not a good combination.

My hopes to crack 6hr45mins for the 850km from Calais to Zurich look poor!

nejones · Nov 9th, 2007, 10:40

Its not the speed in itself which i worry about. I drive my friends new
Audi RS4 414bhp hard and fast.
Its the penalties for getting caught that scare me.
Dont get me wrong I love going fast when the circumstances allow, on the open road, in the right weather etc.
Around town I always try to stick to the limits, 20-40 mph in a built up area is fast enough.

JIM C · Nov 9th, 2007, 10:43

The ability to overtake quickly is more important than 0-60 or top speed.

Jim760 · Nov 10th, 2007, 00:41

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Originally Posted by JIM C

The ability to overtake quickly is more important than 0-60 or top speed.

i dont think theres a volvo here that has a problem with that jim

dodgyken · Nov 10th, 2007, 00:44

Well I made it to Zurich.

853km from Calais in 6 hours 35 minutes. I was never very good at maths so I have no idea of mz AVERAGE speed.

But in Germany she did nudge past 150mph briefly - before good sense took hold

JIM C · Nov 10th, 2007, 08:58

You had a great run. Take care coming back.

nejones · Nov 10th, 2007, 08:58

So thats 530 miles in 6.5 hrs
Average speed of 81mph.

dodgyken · Nov 10th, 2007, 14:01

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Originally Posted by nejones

So thats 530 miles in 6.5 hrs
Average speed of 81mph.

I just wished for a larger fuel tank - I was lasting just over 2 hours on a tank before I had to stop

Nov 9th, 2007, 09:42	#51
nejones T-7 creator/driver Last Online: Jul 21st, 2012 22:26 Join Date: May 2007 Location: tipton View Photos By: nejones	When I was 18 I had a 240dl a real beauty. She maxed out frequently at exactly 100mph on the speedo. My 760T with the mods i've done is very fast upto an indicated 115mph and still pulling strong at that speed. I'm not too sure what revs its doing at that speed, cant remember, but theres definitely lots more left in her. __________________ Cheers Nathan

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	It having the bottle to keep going once you have reached a high speed. The highest speed I have driven was about 135 mph in my V70 T5 in Germany but I remember driving my dads Dolomite Sprint at 120 mph and felt I was motoring. __________________

Nov 9th, 2007, 10:40	#54
nejones T-7 creator/driver Last Online: Jul 21st, 2012 22:26 Join Date: May 2007 Location: tipton View Photos By: nejones	Its not the speed in itself which i worry about. I drive my friends new Audi RS4 414bhp hard and fast. Its the penalties for getting caught that scare me. Dont get me wrong I love going fast when the circumstances allow, on the open road, in the right weather etc. Around town I always try to stick to the limits, 20-40 mph in a built up area is fast enough. __________________ Cheers Nathan

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	The ability to overtake quickly is more important than 0-60 or top speed. __________________

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	You had a great run. Take care coming back. __________________

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dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	Well I made it to Zurich. 853km from Calais in 6 hours 35 minutes. I was never very good at maths so I have no idea of mz AVERAGE speed. But in Germany she did nudge past 150mph briefly - before good sense took hold

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