Sorry Bill but we are talking speeds over 160 (archive)

MANY of us Euro Delivery folks have experienced the pleasure, fear, and awe of driving over 150mph on Germany's finest roads.
I personally hit the rev limiter (155) and confirmed it via my GPS unit. It's no fairy tale and I didn't see a speedy unicorn - though I did catch a glimpse of a my own.
Regarding aerodymanics, you are spot on. My 540 got more than a bit light starting at 130-140 and was scary at the rev limiter. I only stayed with it because it was a perfectly straight road, no traffic, no wind, and clear skies.
However, the M5 has significantly better aerodynamics than the 540 (the E36 M3 may as well), so I'd think these cars would be much more stable at very high speeds.

Cheers,
Bill

Even the M5 at over 160 is still a risk that little tiny spoiler at the trunk lid will not help much and all the car has is that front spoiler. I'm sure with the proper aurodynamics and DINAN chip this car could come very close to 200 mph but not with the stock garbage it has.
Bob

Follow Ups:

Sorry Bob, YOU wrote "doing over 150" BillP 23:49 8/05/2001 (1)
- Sorry Bill that was my mistake Jon530 23:55 8/05/2001 (0)
Re: Sorry Bill but we are talking speeds over 160 KrispyKreme 23:05 8/05/2001 (3)
- I'll give you $1000 cash! if u do over 160! (more) Bob 23:18 8/05/2001 (2)
  - WTF? Now it's "city street"? BillP 23:47 8/05/2001 (0)
  - Do u actually think i will give you $1000?????? Bob 23:32 8/05/2001 (0)

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