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      12-14-2011, 02:01 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by troggy1969 View Post
I guess all petrol X3's have 'V' rated tyres so are limited to 150mph or 240kph. The 20D and 30D have 'H' rated tyres. 130mph or 210 kph which is a little slow if you are in a hurry, even in the UK!!!!
A little slow??? You get banned for at least 18 months for anything over a ton

I wouldn't trust the X3 at that speed. It's too tall and you get too much effect from air resistance and any wind. You can feel it moving around when it's windy much more than smaller cars.
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