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RandallNeighbour · 01-09-2006, 04:53 PM

I asked my buddy, who owns a 2004 GMC four door pickup truck, if he ever topped out the truck to see how fast it would go. He said, "It's got a governor on it. It hits 95 and won't go any faster, even downhill."

This is probably smart for this vehicle. It sure ain't made for high speed turns, that's for sure. But, it does go to prove that the US auto makers are already doing it. They could easily start doing it on passenger cars.

What am I saying? My Lexus LS400 has a nice top speed, but it is limited to 142 or something like that. No wonder I rarely saw one on the autobahns of Germany.

I am doubtful that would be done on sports cars though. That would kill sales. Americans love their freedom, whether they exercise it or not.

01-09-2006, 04:53 PM	#15
RandallNeighbour Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 7,243	I asked my buddy, who owns a 2004 GMC four door pickup truck, if he ever topped out the truck to see how fast it would go. He said, "It's got a governor on it. It hits 95 and won't go any faster, even downhill." This is probably smart for this vehicle. It sure ain't made for high speed turns, that's for sure. But, it does go to prove that the US auto makers are already doing it. They could easily start doing it on passenger cars. What am I saying? My Lexus LS400 has a nice top speed, but it is limited to 142 or something like that. No wonder I rarely saw one on the autobahns of Germany. I am doubtful that would be done on sports cars though. That would kill sales. Americans love their freedom, whether they exercise it or not.