[Jimmy]

I figured this vehicle would and could run 150mph plus? Then i read that it has a govenor and can only run 126 wide open? Huh?
What is the skinney on this??

 

["C"Bandit]

126MPH electronical limited because of the tires they put on them. They are only H rated up to 130MPH so there you go

 

[StarJack]

Kinda makes ya wanna cry eh?

 

[3SRT4ME]

The car didn't feel that stable at 126 mph anyway.

 

[StarJack]

The car didn't feel that stable at 126 mph anyway.

Hmmm, with stockers?

Don't get me wrong, it's not like I'd break that speed more than once or twice in the life of the car. It'd just be a tad more exciting to know I could bury the speedo.

 

[kcrnmale]

Wow, I got mine up to 121 mph the other day, but had to ease off the gas because my exit ramp was fast approaching. My car could have gone faster and I was going up a slight incline on the highway. The problem with testing the max speed is my fear of the police (yes officer, I'm late to work) and the fact that you cover so much ground so quickly. I've only gone over 100 mph on the freeway maybe 3 or 4 times since I've owned the car for 10 months. Obviously, I do this only on an almost empty freeway-I'm not interested in wiping out a family over stupidity.

 

[glhs837]

Size: 225/60HR18

Thats it right there. They have to limit it to a few under the rated speed of the tire.

 

[Northern Rider]

The car didn't feel that stable at 126 mph anyway.

2 problems at this speed - the tires aren't good enough and the car needs more rear downforce - thus, the small spoiler on the SRT-8.

 

[jcsganga34]

The car didn't feel that stable at 126 mph anyway.

Hmm, what are you running for tires. I am on the stock setup and was up to 118 this morning. The car felt rock solid smooth to me?? I've never hit 126, but I couldn't imagine it going to crap at that speed. Just wondering...

 

[fldx681]

Now I think I understand why some are getting the 10 - 14 mpg over in the Fuel Economy thread.

 

[LSV1970]

Euro 300C get Pirelli P7 225/60 R18 100W rated for 270kph (169mph).
The speed governor is set @250kph (156mph).

Last weekend I hit about 190kph (120mph). This a cruising speed with this car!

I remember my 1980 Ford Fiesta modded hitting 110mph... that was pretty...hot inside.

 

[kcrnmale]

For the very brief time at well over 100 mph, the car felt absolutely fine and stable.

 

[Franchise300c]

I think that the 300c can probably hit 140 ive went 125 and the car felt great

 

[AF300C]

Been up to 126 plenty of times.... car feel solid ..... too bad for the limiter though.. would love to see it go more... on some better tires of course.

 

[3SRT4ME]

The car didn't feel that stable at 126 mph anyway.

I have the BF Goodrich KDWS AS performance tires. And she truly would not go a single MPH over 126 . . . I tried.

 

[maherm]

Been over 155 MPH 3 times now but the car feels very light on the steering and needs more stability to the ground or ground force and I am thinking of the SRT8 spoiler once put by mopar parts as an accessory which will it make much cheaper than than a replcement part.
PS. I live out of the US

 

[Model 57]

Been over 155 mph 3 times, and just where do you live? It would be great so see what the C, and the SRT8 would be like on the Autobaun.

 

[john]

What tires are delivered for You in the USA, here in sweden I have Pirreli P7 on my 300 C.
John J.

 

[Two300Cs]

Have buried the needle many times. (Trip to and from CA)... Ride seemed smooth and controlled on the stock Contis.

 

[joeSRT8]

I've heard of being able to a 300C being able to do over 200MPH if you get it onto a flatbed that can go that fest; or get towed by a car or truck going 200mph.