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There are markets for cars that have higher speed limits. Or none at all

• SketchySeaBeast 8y ago
  So why THAT limit?
  • vvillena 8y ago
    It's reasonable enough to make any higher limit unreasonable, while still being high enough for fast drivers. German cars are usually limited to 250 km/h. With this new, still high limit from Volvo, the German manufacturers now have to justify why their own limit is so high.
    • tgsovlerkhgsel 8y ago
      "Because the customers want that, and won't buy a car that is limited that low, possibly out of principle." And good luck getting politicians to push them to do otherwise.
  • bluedino 8y ago
    Tires. Manufacturers rate their tires for certain speeds. https://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tires-101/tire-basics/about-tires/tire-speed-ratings-and-tread-life.page https://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tires-101/tire-basics/about-... Many cars use S-rated tires and that's the 112mph limit. It's all about liability. Sports cars usually use higher speed ratings, whereas a truck or van might be limited ~ 100mph. They typicaly have off-road or tires with higher towing capabilities which have lower speed ratings.