MD355 85 Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 From my understanding the top speed of the Esprit V8 is 175 mph... Therefore, why is the stock speedometer on my car calibrated up to 220 mph ?? That's a bit optimistic to say the least... Just curious... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,391 Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 Every car in the world has a speedo that reads higher than the car's top speed mate. Marketing, or just in case there's a downhill with a tailwind! 2 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 6,973 Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 It’s to allow for inaccuracies to help protect your driving license 1 Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
MD355 85 Posted November 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 It is definately cool.. You can impress others, “hey my car can do 220 mph/340 km/h”.. It is just a little big margin.. Usually cars capable of 175mph will have a speedo of 200mph.. Can’t complain though.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
v8GTmac1 59 Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Having fun lately? I have. Don’t think I can make it to 170+ but 140 so far! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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