Just wondering if there's a limiter on the convertibles - the car revs happily over 5,500rpm in all gears except 5th when it stops at 5,500rpm at an indicated 120mph.
I very much doubt this is the car running out of steam as I've done it twice and it's hit 5,500rpm with a jolt on both occasions as if it's limited.
If it is limited, how do I remove it?
Or is there another explanation like maximum bhp being reached at 5,500rpm and so the car can't manage any more?
318i convertible - speed limited?
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That's my guess!Zayyan wrote:Or is there another explanation like maximum bhp being reached at 5,500rpm and so the car can't manage any more?
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Max bhp for an M20 is at about 5500rpm, so that is probably the answer. Cabs have a higher cd too.