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Just how FAST can a 960 go?Views : 1559 Replies : 14Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Apr 7th, 2007, 22:01
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Just how FAST can a 960 go?
Well, I wonder. She cruises soooooo easily at about 77 that I cannot help but wonder what would happen if I pressed the pedal to the floor and left it there for a while!
Who knows? Maybe you've driven an Autobahn? Trouble is, I'll never get to Germany! Curious! Andy 1994 960 3.0 24v Estate |
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Apr 7th, 2007, 22:30
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A 3.0 should be able to go off the (140mph) clock, the 2.5 to about 135mph indicated speed.
My mate's 3.0 will go from 30mph to off the clock just by using the '+' button on the cruise control, my 2.5 holds a steady 130mph on cruise if required.
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Apr 7th, 2007, 22:33
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on a private road of course
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Apr 7th, 2007, 22:37
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Deutsches Autobahn, naturlich..... (honest officer!)
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Apr 7th, 2007, 22:45
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Apr 8th, 2007, 12:15
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yes they should do around 135mph
I've had my 2.3LPT upto 128mph and that's got around 190bhp And mine was tested on a real private test track 
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Apr 8th, 2007, 14:54
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And Still had Merc's and Beemer's 3 feet from my tail!!!!  Des. . .
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Apr 8th, 2007, 20:59
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Be nice to find out a true top speed, not just an indicated one.
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Apr 9th, 2007, 10:51
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Gee whizz!
Thanks for all the replies. 140+, that's REALLY FAST!
Me, I'd just be too scared of things like a tyre blowout to go anything like that quick - even on an Autobahn. But the next E-type I come across maybe better watch out! Cheers |
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Apr 10th, 2007, 16:07
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The 960 engine was developed by Porsche I believe. They are 2.5 24v which was only introduced after the 1995 model year facelift and the 3.0 24v which is essentially the same engine with a smaller capacity. I also believe there was a Turbo on earlier 960's.
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