[Hurbert II]

Done

(Before anyone freaks out, Autobahn near Cologne.)

Pretty stable for a wee car. 154mph according to GPS, over 155 on speedo. Took a wee while, but not as long as you'd think. There might be a little more to be had with more road (and guts on my part).

 

[stevens]

Always nice to push your car and yourself in a safe location, amazing how slow 70 seems after you have been up there mind you

 

[derekh929]

Hurbert must tired know after that blast

 

[G0G0BIG]

Yup. The car is super stable - even at ridiculous speeds. The overall design of the JCW is superb.

 

[02fanatic]

Well, there's another Bucket List Item checked off huh?

Congrats!

John

 

[Jelster]

I peaked 151 mph in a similar situation in my Focus ST. We had 2 GPS's in the car checking the speed, 3 guys & luggage on the way back from a WSBK race.

It is really strange how quickly you approach other vehicles at that speed.

 

[drewbles]

The 155mph in the OP equates to around 249kph. On the track day (stupidly wet and slippery) I had the sports auto up to 240kph and it felt very very grounded. It was a new experience for me though as i've never driven a car that fast. Was a joy

 

[HotHatchCharlie]

Very cool to hear that our cars are that stable at those kinds of speeds.

The only time I ever went that fast was in my old Alpine B3S (E46). No one was around on a very long straight stretch of the toll road and I got it up to about 260kph before I got too nervous about the floating sensation I was getting, and chickened out from going all the way to the claimed top speed of 266kph.

I look forward to the chance to explore the upper limits of the JCW once she's fully broken in...

 

[KYDan]

Vrrooom! Yes, anything that speed and higher is exhilarating and great fun in a good stable vehicle. I often feel the need, the need for speed. Thanks for the report, unfortunately there are no roads here where we can achieve those speeds legally. Maybe I should take MITEY2 to the Texas Mile for a speed run! What, if any modifications have you made to your mini?

 

[HotHatchCharlie]

Still breaking in my JCW but have to say that I am surprised how fast, stable and quiet this thing is when you are at speed. Am thinking I should probably upgrade the muffler or something as I am always going about 20-30kph faster than I think I am!