me too, thought I passed you going the opposite way!
200mph project
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'03 E55 Estate
200mph project
Hi all,
This is more of a research topic than a project thread.
I have read quite a fair bit about the 2012 5.5TT E63. It appears to have a great potential for tuning, as per software mods done by likes of Weistec or AMS.
But can it safely hit 200mph?
I have always preferred estate to saloon cars and the 2012 E63 is no different. So this project/research topic would have to concentrate on the estate (wagon) version of E63.
Having done some preliminary research I came to conclusion that the following three issues must be addressed:
1) power and the engine/gearbox/etc ability to withstand enough power to proper the car to 200mph;
2) aerodynamics of the car (i.e. splitter, flat underbody, diffuser, maybe a spoiler on the back of the car);
3) suspension, brakes, wheels and tyres.
The starting point would be 2012 E63, obviously not a new car (when this project of mine goes ahead it would be in 2-3 years). The interior must remain the same so this would not be a bare-shell type of project.
I must stress out that this would not be an open chequebook project. Some costs are unavoidable but many mods can be done without the "AMG tax", much similar to pricing of likes of fabtech performance guys and they product range for W211 E55 cars.
Lastly, I am based in the UK so some parts would have to be sourced within Europe, obviously for financial reasons. Over here we have an event originally organised by the Lancer Register forum members. It takes place on an airport runway, not just any runway but one used by the Tornado Fighter Jet aircrafts, so it is as smooth as a baby's butt (so I heard
)
So, this is my project idea. Can this be done?
This is more of a research topic than a project thread.
I have read quite a fair bit about the 2012 5.5TT E63. It appears to have a great potential for tuning, as per software mods done by likes of Weistec or AMS.
But can it safely hit 200mph?
I have always preferred estate to saloon cars and the 2012 E63 is no different. So this project/research topic would have to concentrate on the estate (wagon) version of E63.
Having done some preliminary research I came to conclusion that the following three issues must be addressed:
1) power and the engine/gearbox/etc ability to withstand enough power to proper the car to 200mph;
2) aerodynamics of the car (i.e. splitter, flat underbody, diffuser, maybe a spoiler on the back of the car);
3) suspension, brakes, wheels and tyres.
The starting point would be 2012 E63, obviously not a new car (when this project of mine goes ahead it would be in 2-3 years). The interior must remain the same so this would not be a bare-shell type of project.
I must stress out that this would not be an open chequebook project. Some costs are unavoidable but many mods can be done without the "AMG tax", much similar to pricing of likes of fabtech performance guys and they product range for W211 E55 cars.
Lastly, I am based in the UK so some parts would have to be sourced within Europe, obviously for financial reasons. Over here we have an event originally organised by the Lancer Register forum members. It takes place on an airport runway, not just any runway but one used by the Tornado Fighter Jet aircrafts, so it is as smooth as a baby's butt (so I heard
)So, this is my project idea. Can this be done?
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Even in an F1 car, not sure if there is such a thing as "safely going 200mph" bro. One tire failure, one piece of debris, one squirrel.
And this one had a parachute.
And this one had a parachute.
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2012 E63 PP, 2012 Ferrari 458, 2012 Boxster S
Well jokes aside I've done 313 km/h equal to 195 MPH in my 2012 E63 sedan with a Kleemann tune and cat delete. The car was not finished pulling but I ran out of open road (German Autobahn). Given enough space I'm pretty sure I would have hit 200 MPH.
Granted this is from the car speedo which is perhaps a few % off actual speed but there is no doubt the new 5.5 TT is an absolute monster.
Ken
Granted this is from the car speedo which is perhaps a few % off actual speed but there is no doubt the new 5.5 TT is an absolute monster.
Ken
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'03 E55 Estate
I am little bit surprised with the response and jokes, but I do not really mind having a bit of laugh here.
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FF. W212 E63 M156 non-pano 18" P2 ParkT NightV (gone but will be missed).
While many things can lead to catastrophe, the main thing is probably tire failure; a scary one if it happens. I have been told numerous times to do any high speed run with new tires, not with tires that have been repaired. And definitely not tires that have been plugged.
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