Why are BMWs restricted to 155mph

[old_skool]

Not that I am trying to stir this up but I'm positive my E46 M3 SMG stopped accelerating at 155mph INDICATED on the speedo. Why in any case would BMW have a slightly higher limit on M cars than standard production models?

I thought the 155mph was a voluntary agreement for the UK market?

[tomtomiS]

155mph limiter, if only

My jap turd still has the 112mph limiter on The top speed without the limiter is supposed to be 168

beemerlad my friend is into fto's, his last one was an import whichhad a limiter on which he says he was able to break it as such, he kept pushing it and it kind of forced it not to work. was apparently more fun to drive after that!

[Rosc0PColtrane]

FTO? Fun??? eh?

[bloom_meister]

FTO? Fun??? eh?

I'm normally with you on the 'rice; topic Rosco but I admit to liking the look (and performance) of the new Skyline, should be an amazing car. Thing is though, at appx £60k wouldnt you just buy a M5/M3/911/RS6 etc?

Slightly off topic

Tim

[maxfield]

With the times the Skyline's putting down on the 'Ring it will certainly be a winner!

Although if I had 60k to spend on a car, I would build an E30 M3 with a veryyyyyyyy big spec list!

[zimmerbimmer1]

It was an agreement between BMW / VAG / Mercedes Benz (and someone else?) to limit their cars to 155mph which hasn;t been very strictly adhered to as of late.

Spot on Chris

The Speed restriction is still in place so to speak.

Also BMW under quote there figures.

I have been in a totally standard E46 M3 which has registered
164 by the UK Police Radar detectors (On an airfield I hasten to add)

Can't wait for the M3 4dr, Touring, CSL and GTR

[zimmerbimmer1]

I wil investigate this further to find out why some cars will only do 155 and some upto 165

[dimebag_from_hell]

BMW and Mercades agreed to limit their cars to 155mph, then the Lotus Carlton came out, they wern't happy!

[Rosc0PColtrane]

FTO? Fun??? eh?

I'm normally with you on the 'rice; topic Rosco but I admit to liking the look (and performance) of the new Skyline, should be an amazing car. Thing is though, at appx £60k wouldnt you just buy a M5/M3/911/RS6 etc?

Slightly off topic

Tim

I too have a soft spot for a skyline. That new beastie is going to be awesome.

[bloom_meister]

I wil investigate this further to find out why some cars will only do 155 and some upto 165

I think its to do with year of production, BMW are infamous for changing computer software setups under the radar. I know would do 160+ with no problem given a bit of room, that was an 02 car. All the reports I've read, and I've read a lot, say the soft limit is around 163.

Tim