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      08-13-2012, 12:21 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by philtrick123 View Post
I'll never test the top speed limit unless I drive through German- but why is the 30d limited to 130mph when it could go faster?
The original spec was for H rated tyres that are only good for 130mph, the V rated that are fitted to the 3.0D should be good for 150. I've also seen a german road test where it was tested to 143 (230kph) where it hit the limiter. I guess it is to keep distance between it and the 35D.
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