Other than goin to the desert flats and doing a few runs, anyone know the answer to my question? I believe I read somewhere it was 142 or 145mph!! Now, i believe some have said that it was limited to 130. Also, is it possible to have a a top speed rating that's higher than your speedo lists(of course i talking b/4 ECU upgrade)?

PS-is there any place along the East coast like the famous Nurinburgring(spell??)in Germany??? I'd love to really drive my car to it limits(that's until I chicken out at about 120mph). Oh well, back to reality!

i found an article in motor trend that might answer that question.
go to the site below and download the zip file, its 2 jpgs of the article(its 2 pages long).
they're scanned pages big enough to read, its great article about the T5R wagon.

http://www.geocities.com/xperimnt/850t5r.htm

aerodynamically limited (drag), not electronically, around 140-155 depending on car and condition.

I have a 97 850R and have done top speed a couple of times with gps on some deserted highways in AZ. Stock it was 155 and after mods it was 169.
So they are definately fast stock.

Rich S.

97 BSR S3 850R

I believe it is 142mph. Make sure you have tires that will handle the speed for your own safety.:-)

Rick (97 850-R) original owner

Guys- I found a BIG thread in the archives of last year! my "prayers" were answered. BTW, Rick I do have 45ZR17s tires to handle high speeds IF I ever decide to give it a try. Bye, all.

Bill,

you should be able to go over 145 mph, depending on the condition of your car, weather conditions, temperature, etc.


Enjoy and be careful!

Yannis


P.S. Get the ECU upgrade and then see your car TOP the 160 mph mark! ;)



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2001 V70 T-5M SR, Classic Red/Graphite Lthr., ipd ECU Upgrade, Cold Weather, Dolby Surr. Sound, Rear Spoiler, 17' 'Tethys' alloys