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The fastest speed you have driven at?
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My car, 190km/h ~ 120 mph, it wouldn't go any faster. 
Formula 3000 around 210 km/h ~ 130 mph, it didn't have a speedo, but the instructor said it's around there before you have to brake for a turn.
Been a passenger in a 911 Turbo around 280 km/h ~ 170 mph.
Formula 3000 around 210 km/h ~ 130 mph, it didn't have a speedo, but the instructor said it's around there before you have to brake for a turn.
Been a passenger in a 911 Turbo around 280 km/h ~ 170 mph.
I've been in my dad's Jaguar XKR Doing 155MPH (limited top speed) on the m25 at 3 in the morning, and with me driving: a grand 60 (at a kart track).
Fastest in a car on a straight road, about 135MPH.
Fastest in a car that was in the air, about 120MPH.
Fastest in a helicopter, with skids, sliding down the runway, about 160MPH. Lot's of sparks on that one.
WTF is the car in the air about
?EDIT: Sorry for the double post, don't know how to merge a quote into an existing quote
Let's just say I had a little boo boo on the way to school when I was 15 (yes, I had a driver's license - learner's permit for between home and school) that can be described in the following equation:WTF is the car in the air about
Car + BrainDeadDriver + Speed + TrainTracks = CarInTheAir
I'm very lucky to have not killed myself and my three 3 best friends.
We landed and bounced into the air twice for a total of three landings. Thankfully I maintained control and we continued on after the third landing. That's when I looked down at the speedometer and saw the speed was just above 120MPH. What a stupid thing to do.
I did 200km/h (~120mph) in Germany, near Munich, on a rented Mercedes Benz. I just love those roads (and cars).
The Autoban is a cool place to let your hair down. Fun way to drive fast!I did 200km/h (~120mph) in Germany, near Munich, on a rented Mercedes Benz. I just love those roads (and cars).
Well, that depends...
Car or airplane?
Car: 230 kph in Germany
Airplane: 105 knots (airspeed, unassisted by any tailwind), but close to about 180 knots (groundspeed) one night with an incredibly nice tailwind
Lawn mower: about 1 MPH?
Car or airplane?
Car: 230 kph in Germany
Airplane: 105 knots (airspeed, unassisted by any tailwind), but close to about 180 knots (groundspeed) one night with an incredibly nice tailwind
Lawn mower: about 1 MPH?
123 mph on my 2002 Mercury Cougar in the middle of nowhere Missouri. It was during the day and I quickly chickened out. So, I slowed down to 90. I really would like to try and get it up to 150 mph before I get my next car. However, I wish there was some place I could try that safely.... i.e. without worrying about cops.
130-ish in my friend's father's Viper back in HS. He was out of town and didn't hide the keys very well so we took it down 101 at about 2am. Could have gone faster but I was scared enough to be breaking over 100 in a car that wasn't mine.
In my current car, I've rarely cracked 100, usually just to make it down to LA faster.
In my current car, I've rarely cracked 100, usually just to make it down to LA faster.
165 mph, it was in a safe location though.
The fastest I have ever went on a deserted highway was ~140. We used to race back from a town close to my hometown. (was pretty dumb).
The fastest I have ever went on a deserted highway was ~140. We used to race back from a town close to my hometown. (was pretty dumb).
80 mph Just once though. I was very late and had a paper due.
Yeah I basically put my car on cruise control at 68mph. Safer that way and I save on gas. I don't know anyone who's been caught going 68. It would be nice to go 75 so I can get to uni quickly but I don't really want to get a ticket. Too much hassle.
By the way, whats the fastest you can go before you get caught? Most highways have 65mph as the maximum here in California. Ofcourse, realistically, people seem to drive above 70-80. So I was just curious.
Just once though. I was very late and had a paper due. Yeah I basically put my car on cruise control at 68mph. Safer that way and I save on gas. I don't know anyone who's been caught going 68. It would be nice to go 75 so I can get to uni quickly but I don't really want to get a ticket. Too much hassle.
By the way, whats the fastest you can go before you get caught? Most highways have 65mph as the maximum here in California. Ofcourse, realistically, people seem to drive above 70-80. So I was just curious.
130mph in my uncles Aston Martin V8 Vantage at about 1pm. Took all of 4-5 seconds to get that!
120mph in my dads Saab 95.
about 130mph in a Porsche Cayman at Croft circuit in the UK
120mph in my dads Saab 95.
about 130mph in a Porsche Cayman at Croft circuit in the UK
I hit 140 mph on a couple occasions in my 350Z. There are times I miss that car, and then it snows.
