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      09-20-2008, 09:15 AM   #1
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Limited top speed

I tought a M3 was limited in top speed at 250km/h ?

A took a M driver package so after the first check up, the top speed is increased to 286 km/h ... or thats what they told me

Now today i did 273 km/h and i didn't do my first check up yet

normal ?
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      09-21-2008, 08:11 PM   #2
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Ive seen stock M3's do close to or over 175 mph, makes me believe that the 'speed limiter' is a myth...
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      09-21-2008, 08:47 PM   #3
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I hit about 160-165mph the other day. I was suprised when I saw the speedometer, and I didnt get the limited feel when I reached that speed. It feel like I could go more but my exit was coming up,quick.
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      09-21-2008, 09:10 PM   #4
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next time pull up the secret menu, which tells you the actual speed more or less.
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I hit 280km/h and it could go faster but it was dark, mine is the euro version, but I don't think there's a speed limiter,
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      09-22-2008, 04:27 AM   #6
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mine is euro version as well .... I coiuld really feel a barrier @ 273km/h, it can go faster, no doubt, but there is something holding it back
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      09-22-2008, 07:35 AM   #7
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All Euro cars are limited to 280 Km/h.
I have tested with mine and it stops at 280 Km/h.
If it wasnīt limited i think it was capable of reaching 300 Km/h.

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All Euro cars are limited to 280 Km/h.
I have tested with mine and it stops at 280 Km/h.
If it wasnīt limited i think it was capable of reaching 300 Km/h.

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What about the M driver package ? the top speed delimiting ?
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      09-22-2008, 08:38 AM   #9
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What about the M driver package ? the top speed delimiting ?
Mine is M Drivers Pack and it stops at 286-287 km/h, I believe non-M pack cars go up to 263 km/h.
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Mine is M Drivers Pack and it stops at 286-287 km/h, I believe non-M pack cars go up to 263 km/h.
But they told me that the delimiting happens same with the first check up ... So will it go faster then 273km/h ?
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mine doesn't have the M driver's Pack and I hit 280, and never felt anything holding it back, the only thing I really felt was how the car was hugging the road at 280 where my e46 m3 at 260 felt like it was on the air.
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What about the M driver package ? the top speed delimiting ?
In Spain itīs not possible to order the car without speed limiter.
I have the M driver package and it stops just about 280 Km/h.

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mine doesn't have the M driver's Pack and I hit 280, and never felt anything holding it back, the only thing I really felt was how the car was hugging the road at 280 where my e46 m3 at 260 felt like it was on the air.
Have you tried to go above 280 Km/h ??

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