130 MPH speed limit on a S600 ??????
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130 MPH speed limit on a S600 ??????
Why do they put a 130 MPH speed limiter on a S600 and don't mention it on the window sticker, like they do on the S550??
I thought the 155MPH limit on my 2006 S65 was too low. I just didn't want to spend the money on the Renntech ECU, the car was fast enough. Now I have no choice.
I thought the 155MPH limit on my 2006 S65 was too low. I just didn't want to spend the money on the Renntech ECU, the car was fast enough. Now I have no choice.
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It allows them to use tires like the Michelin Pilot Primacy, which are 99V rated. A V service rating is good for 149 MPH. A 155 MPH certification requires W or Y, which limits the available selection.
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From my knowledge North American vehicles are limited to 130mph and some australian models too. And yes 155mph or 250km/h was a "gentleman's" agreement between the big 3 (BMW, Audi, Mercerdes) to restrict top speed in return for maintaining restriction free autobahns. Its a pity for anyone with the V8 or V12 if they have the roads and laws to allow faster driving....
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sorry but what has the green party from here to do with your speed limit in the U.S.?? i can't follow that theory... since in germany you can drve as fast as you want on large parts of the high ways (autobahn)
i have driven the S550 myself to the end of the scale 260 ... km/h of course... you know we europeans are different
i have driven the S550 myself to the end of the scale 260 ... km/h of course... you know we europeans are different
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I'm not sure about the "green party" thing, but I did understand that Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and some manufactures were told (or all agreed) to limit their cars to 155MPH -- don't know how they came up with that number. When this went into effect the Lexus LS400 (1995 model - 1999 model) was limited at 156MPH, 1MPH faster than the competitors (I know you guys don't want to hear that).
ANYWAY...
cmcjo - The old S-Class was limited at 155 so I understand how you got to that speed, but the new one is limited at 130MPH so I'm not sure how/why yours reached 140MPH (if you've done no alterations to it), perhaps you speedometer was reading the actual speed wrong-?
While it is a little annoying, it does make a little sense. A huge sedan weighing as much as the S-Class does doing 155MPH is a deadly and legal weapon. One mistake from the driver, or another driver could lead to very serious consequences to all parties. While 130MPH isn't "so much better", it does make a difference. And when I was young (I know, I'm only 23 so that sounds so absurd), I was a little reckless and I'll say one thing: 130MPH is no joke! That's very fast and on regular roads that speed is unsustainable (unless on a 2 mile straight road). Just remember if your front tire goes out at that speed, no Mercedes-Benz pre-safe feature can save you.
Lastly, I wouldn't be surprised to see more car limiting their cars to lower speeds.
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ECU upgrades will not void your warranty. Some dealers are authorized installers for Renntech and other tuners. When I took my S55 in recently, my SA asked me about installing the upgrade. We talked openly about the HP increase and speed limiter removal.
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.........my 05 G55 has a 130mph limit. I just figured they limited it to 130mph because its an SUV. I am totally fine with that. Now I wonder if if the 130mph limit is universal. It will be interesting to find out the top speed limit on additional non-modified newer MB's.
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Remember if you do an ECU software enhancement that you will need to include the cost of a new set of tires that will take the higher speeds without deflating at higher speeds you are now able to reach! Ever seen a race where a tire goes at 170? Not pretty!
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Correct! My wife would have a dim view of me if we landed in jail just to say we had gone 155!!!!!! Would pre-safe activate if you hit the brakes to bring the car back down to 75mph after the radar was aquired? LOL
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The autobahn was built for speed, no cell phone useage, no Starbucks, and you actually have to show your driver traing certificate for a license, You need speed rated tires and they check when they stop you or get your vehicle inspected ( no beaters). I was told they cant use re-treds on the autobahn!
