C350 Is that too fast...
05-20-2008, 12:12 PM
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Really? I'm a graphics designer and don't see how it would be a BAD photoshop if untrue. Looks pretty damn real to me.
I thought I read that non-US versions aren't speed limited like we are as you are going 161mph which makes us Americans a bit hesitant on being true. Pretty good top speed for a 6 cylinder luxury/sport sedan.
I thought I read that non-US versions aren't speed limited like we are as you are going 161mph which makes us Americans a bit hesitant on being true. Pretty good top speed for a 6 cylinder luxury/sport sedan.
05-20-2008, 12:39 PM
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W212 2011 E-350 4Matic
both us and non-US specs have a limiter at 190km
you need to install sw to free the limiter
Btw the needle is not from a W204
you need to install sw to free the limiter
Btw the needle is not from a W204
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Dosnt look like photo shop to me, Look at the reflection of the needle on to outer dial, I dont think anyone would have thought to put in such small details.
And ya thats fast, I have done that speed on my 97 Ninja ZX7R. And I can tell ya its F---in fast on a bike so its just as fast in a car.
And ya thats fast, I have done that speed on my 97 Ninja ZX7R. And I can tell ya its F---in fast on a bike so its just as fast in a car.
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The US version should be limited no lower than 210km/hr, and the European version should have a factory limiter no lower than 250km/hr. Both can be removed, and 260 km/hr should be possible.
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sorry about the mis information
the reason why I had 190km was because I was watching a show on
the C63, and during the drive in Germany, they were efforlessly beaten by a 911.
the guy floors it but the limiter did not allow them to exceed 190.
so I guess MB limited their cars for the press?
anyways the needle on my C-Class has a silver outline where as its all red
on the photo
the reason why I had 190km was because I was watching a show on
the C63, and during the drive in Germany, they were efforlessly beaten by a 911.
the guy floors it but the limiter did not allow them to exceed 190.
so I guess MB limited their cars for the press?
anyways the needle on my C-Class has a silver outline where as its all red
on the photo
05-20-2008, 08:34 PM
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sorry about the mis information
the reason why I had 190km was because I was watching a show on
the C63, and during the drive in Germany, they were efforlessly beaten by a 911.
the guy floors it but the limiter did not allow them to exceed 190.
so I guess MB limited their cars for the press?
anyways the needle on my C-Class has a silver outline where as its all red
on the photo
the reason why I had 190km was because I was watching a show on
the C63, and during the drive in Germany, they were efforlessly beaten by a 911.
the guy floors it but the limiter did not allow them to exceed 190.
so I guess MB limited their cars for the press?
anyways the needle on my C-Class has a silver outline where as its all red
on the photo
05-21-2008, 01:19 AM
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OK here's what the driver who ride that fast said: 
"...Welcome to the German autobahn, the first leg of our cross-Europe trek behind the wheel of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-class. Two-lane sections can be tricky, since every driver seems to be talking on a cell phone, but the increasingly common three-lane stretches are perfect playgrounds for mile-eaters like our C-class. Although officially limited to 155 mph, the speedometer reads 163 mph when the limiter finally calls time. At this speed, the C350 is totally unperturbed. Expansion joints? No effect, even when you're really flying. Test-of-courage corners? Easy. Turn the wheel, keep your foot down, and marvel. Clueless slower drivers swerving left without so much as a flash of the turn signal? Don't worry, this car has good brakes. Make that very good brakes..."
"...Welcome to the German autobahn, the first leg of our cross-Europe trek behind the wheel of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-class. Two-lane sections can be tricky, since every driver seems to be talking on a cell phone, but the increasingly common three-lane stretches are perfect playgrounds for mile-eaters like our C-class. Although officially limited to 155 mph, the speedometer reads 163 mph when the limiter finally calls time. At this speed, the C350 is totally unperturbed. Expansion joints? No effect, even when you're really flying. Test-of-courage corners? Easy. Turn the wheel, keep your foot down, and marvel. Clueless slower drivers swerving left without so much as a flash of the turn signal? Don't worry, this car has good brakes. Make that very good brakes..."
