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417kph on the Autobahn
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 7:55 am
by GunnyGene
Re: 417kph on the Autobahn
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 10:15 am
by GeoBoy
Re: 417kph on the Autobahn
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 4:18 pm
by 220
That is moving, nearly 130y per second, think about that, if you need to react to something on the road 1/4mile ahead you have less than 4 seconds.
Re: 417kph on the Autobahn
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 5:56 pm
by JEBar
that's right at 260 mph
Re: 417kph on the Autobahn
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 6:31 pm
by Oldbrass
Fastest I drove the Bahn was 120 mph in a Mercedes rental back in 1995. I was often passed like I was standing still.. STAY OUT OF THE LEFT LANE ...
Re: 417kph on the Autobahn
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:09 pm
by RanchRoper
I did that in my '72 Chevy Vega one time....
Re: 417kph on the Autobahn
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 9:13 pm
by fortyshooter
Notice how smooth and stable the car is at that speed!
Re: 417kph on the Autobahn
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 10:58 am
by Hatchdog
RanchRoper wrote: ↑Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:09 pm
I did that in my '72 Chevy Vega one time....
Did somebody say 72 Vega?
I had one back in the mid 70’s but I never ran it on the Autobahn. If only…
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Re: 417kph on the Autobahn
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 11:09 am
by John E Davies
220 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 22, 2022 4:18 pm
That is moving, nearly 130y per second, think about that, if you need to react to something on the road 1/4mile ahead you have less than 4 seconds.
https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2013/10 ... at-140mph/
John Davies
Spokane WA
Re: 417kph on the Autobahn
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 1:44 pm
by RanchRoper
Mine was barf green.
Re: 417kph on the Autobahn
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 4:17 pm
by Hatchdog
RanchRoper wrote: ↑Sun Jan 23, 2022 1:44 pm
Mine was barf green.
I remember that color and your title for it is spot on.
Re: 417kph on the Autobahn
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 6:59 pm
by Retiredguns
I was driving my '69 Coronet about 130mph when a school bus pulled out onto the highway. What flashed through my mind was killing kids and going to prison for life or dying leaving my family destitute and in shame. Took me what seemed a mile to get those drum brakes to stop that beast. I stopped at the last second on the side of the road on the shoulder. Last time I was ever that careless. That Bugatti could probably stop in 100ft going 130. Still crazy to drive that fast on a public road.
Re: 417kph on the Autobahn
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:02 am
by RanchRoper
Well my Vega was a sight to behold when I wound her out to 60 mph….shake, rattle and roll!
Re: 417kph on the Autobahn
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:19 am
by BigAl52
Mine was a station wagon gt Orange. Glad Im not the only Chevy Vega sucker
