I'm gonna disagree with you there. The limit has been imposed since the middle 80's. The limit was chosen at a time when 250 km/h seemed insanely fast. Not so much today. Besides, if fear of component failure was the true reason than why oh why can you get an M5 or M6 from the factory with a limit of 305 km/h? Porsche doesn't put in a limiter either. Apparently they aren't concerned with component failure.
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Originally Posted by Memphis1
Sorry marcw, not entirely true.
The speed limit of 155mph or 250kph, is the limit at which other components can withstand being pushed for an extended period of time. think about it in terms of the bugatti, the gasoline runs out in 12 mins at top speed because the tires will give out at 15mins. so it's a way of making sure your car lasts a good length of time because they know the consumer will be at risk and or doesn't have the budget like an F1 team to use an engine per race or three sets of tires per day.
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