vinceC

I have to assume that folks getting past 130 with an E320 or E430 are 1) non US delivery cars or 2) modded to remove the 130 mph limiter. My E430 is rock solid at the limiter; it pulls strongly up to 129 and just settles down at 130 (on Bridgestone SO-3 Pole Positions).

JJIII55

I am not sure why your limiter is at 130mph? It should be at 155mph. I have not modded my car in any way. I'm in Arizona and I have three cars all have been well above 130mph but none have gone over 155mph.

vinceC

I quote from the official Technical Data for your 2000 E430:

"Top speed (mph) 130 (electronically limited)"

For the E-Class, only the E55's are limited to 155. The original reason for this limitation was the fact that M-B was fitting the cars with tires having a speed rating "H" - 130 mph. They carried that policy forward, even though the cars with the sport package are fitted with tires rated for higher speeds.

In 2000 the following cars were limited to 130: C230, C280, E320, E430, CLK320, CLK500, S430, S500. The C43, E55, CL500, SL500, SL600 are electronically limited to 155. The SLK is not electronically limited but only does 140. The ML320 and ML430 were limited to 112. The ML55 was limited to 144.

JJIII55

Well my E430 is a sport so I am not sure if that matters or not but I have a ticket going 149 and believe me I was decelerating when I was clocked because the car was floating and had maxed out at 155. I have never heard of a limiter at 130 but I believe you. I have had my 2000 SL500 up around 147 with the top down and no mods on that car either. It is easy here in the desert once you are out of town because it is so flat and open. BTW when I got the ticket for 149 it was in September of 2000 in my 1999 E430 which is the same year as yours. It was just over a year old at the time and I didn't make any changes to it either. (Also a sport). Also on a side note the BMW I was racing 540i was a '97 and was also limited at 155mph. We both hit it but he was a car length ahead of me by then. Otherwise very close race. Lots of trouble followed as you might imagine!

vinceC

As a westerner (California native) who moved east only a few years ago, I am familiar with open road sections where our cars can easily hit top speed. I am also aware that most jurisdictions in the West will arrest you and impound your car if you are caught exceeding 100 mph. Around 1990 it became formal CHP policy to do so. Additionally, your license is automatically suspended.

Regardless, the 130 mph limiter is pretty common knowledge amoung M-B enthusiasts. The Technical Data makes no distinction for the sport package. If there is a difference, perhaps one of the techs on the board can chime in. Most of the programmers selling ECUs disable the limiter. Most enthusiasts find it frustrating.

JJIII55

I wish I could say that I was making that up but it happened and the car certainly didn't stop at 130mph. And yes both my car and his went away that evening on a flat bed tow truck to the impound yard. I skipped reading tech specs and decided to do a little testing myself. It goes to 155mph. Trust me. :p

MikeyE430

130 mph in light rain on German Autobahn enroute to Munich. Car only had about 300 miles on it. FUN!

FlatlineEF9

Yeah, I verified that there is a limiter at 135. Boo.....

bvkeys

I went 115 MPH on my test drive with a very nervous dealer in the car. It finally stopped him from giving me the "you'll look like a rockstar in this thing" sales pitch!
I ended up buying the car 2 weeks later (97 e420)

bluemoon07

In 2000 there was no CLK 500 i'm sure you meant CLK 430 but whatever it is definatly not limited to 130 i took it up to 140 or so and it was didn't really float but since its a convertible there was some noise with the top up. I took my E 320 to 120 so next time i'll test and see if there is a limiter at 130

OliBenz

I can't go no more than 70 mph or I get a smack on the head from my wife.

humbley

My 1998 w210 e300 td estate (chipped) speedo reading of 145 mph sat nav said 138 mph not bad for a 200000 mile old diesel

cragigotgame

Wife said I hit 140 (I wouldnt look down!), while racing an old 5.0 mustang with a huge tach on the hood. beat him too. He hung around till about 90.

Cho's E-Class

Pushed 155 on my way to Vegas with my then fiance at the time. Thank goodness that she was asleep.

stemags

I did 130 while toying with a G35 coupe,,and was impressed by how she handled and braked,but had to slow down,alas,,,a slow moving Sl500 was in my lane.BTW,I took the G passing the SL on the shoulder.

MB AMG

110MPH. It's been too windy lately... LOL, maybe tonight with my friend in his A4...

phatstyles

125 miles per hour

sean6543

Little over 130. I may be too old to chance 155 (cause of the laws)

mysticblu999

my e320 seen the 130 limiter quite regularly. yes the limiter is at 130, but sometimes i swear i got it to like 131 or 132 down a hill.. didn't have much time to check the speedo. lol. i hit the limiter the day i got it. i drive too fast i guess... i don't know... seems like everthing ive ever owned i driven as fast as possible. im quite certian that the E55 will see the 155limiter the day i get it too... ill let you guys know.

E55Cent

Hey Bro, can I have your old foglights? sorry to be off the topic

mysticblu999

yeah i should be able to hook you up with the reggie jackson foglights lol.... ill let you know as soon as possible

mysticblu999

oh and mario you said some thing about pump gas in cali is only 91octane? thats crazy! in kentucky all most everyone has 93 here....

E55Cent

thanks for the hook up. sometimes do half and half, 10 gallons of 91 and 10 gallons of 100 race fuel

my E430 rocket

governed at 135 for me

bluemoon07

Hey mysticblu where in kentucky you located i'm in louisville.