BMW 330 Hits 161MPH (260KMH)

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deutsch100 said:
Holy S*@#. That's fast, really fast. The fastest I ever did was 255 km/hr in an S-Class 320cdi. The S Class is a big car, and it felt safe. I don't think I'd be comfortable taking an E90 up to 260 km/hr.
The E90 is capable of 172 MPH, you need REALLY good tires though, with a high speed rating.

Better than you think!
 
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The E90 is capable of 172 MPH, you need REALLY good tires though, with a high speed rating.

Better than you think!
Don't get me wrong, I think the E90 is one helluva car. I had an 06 330i, and the build quality was amazing, and the performance was great.

It's just that at 150 mph+, I like being is something big (7 Series, S Class, Jag XJ, etc). It feels safer, just due to sheer size and weight.
 

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Impressive, however remember too that the higher the speed the more error there is in actual speedometer reading. We did this once at Spokane Raceway Park, it has a 1.1 mile straight section, using radar and Lidar and most drivers were amazed at how far off their speedos were off at 120+ mph.
 

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Keep in mind the speedo was pinned at 260. How much further
would it go?

The engine sounded surprisingly smooth, not strained at all.

The dude is definitely crazy, though, because one dip in the road
at those speeds, and you're toast.
 

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Are you sure he wasn't on a dyno? wouldnt you think he would have to steer a bit more? The steering wheel hardly ever moved.....playing devils advocate as usual.
 

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Just watched the clip again, and you can definitely hear the
wind noise roaring outside, as well as the radio.

But get this, look in the upper left corner of the video: the
windshield wipers are on!
This dude has a death wish.
 


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