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10/11/04, 02:49 PM
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Does anyone know what the speedometer goes up to on the 05. The brochure shows a 120 mph. but in Automobile mag. or Car and Driver mag. shows a 140 mph. I know it`s not a big deal, but I`m curious
10/12/04, 02:09 AM
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Know this has been covered in another thread, but don't bother to find it...
Seeing as "all" sportscar sedans are governed at 155 mph and they're even walking away from that now on some (like Porsche), I think the Mustang should be able to reach at least 155 without getting strangled. For image, if nothing else. Why have a pony if you're going to get outrunned by a dude in a VW Golf VR6 on the Autobahn?
Ford, it's about Image. Dammit.
edit: OK, since it's not officially going to free-speed regions it's an academic question, but I think it matters even in downtown L.A.
Seeing as "all" sportscar sedans are governed at 155 mph and they're even walking away from that now on some (like Porsche), I think the Mustang should be able to reach at least 155 without getting strangled. For image, if nothing else. Why have a pony if you're going to get outrunned by a dude in a VW Golf VR6 on the Autobahn?
Ford, it's about Image. Dammit.
edit: OK, since it's not officially going to free-speed regions it's an academic question, but I think it matters even in downtown L.A.
10/12/04, 03:12 AM
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Even though it doesn't make any sence, I think it is reversed.
120 = IUP
140 = non-IUP
The proof is in the pics below...
*Note: Even the rev band is bigger on the non-IUP.
The guage max has nothing to do with the ability of the car to reach these speeds, it is just that the guage only goes that high. The car would be able to accelerate past these speeds.
120 = IUP
140 = non-IUP
The proof is in the pics below...
*Note: Even the rev band is bigger on the non-IUP.
The guage max has nothing to do with the ability of the car to reach these speeds, it is just that the guage only goes that high. The car would be able to accelerate past these speeds.
10/12/04, 03:57 AM
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You beat me to it. I noticed that a couple weeks ago. Kinda wierd, but I guess the reasoning is that it spaces the #s out more for better readability. I'd rather have it say 140 though!!!
10/12/04, 04:03 AM
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http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/0...wnersManual.pdf
A check of the owner's manual shows the standard gauge set maxing at 120mph and the IUP at 140mph.
The manual is drawings rather than photos, of course. But it just does not make sense for it to be any other way.
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A check of the owner's manual shows the standard gauge set maxing at 120mph and the IUP at 140mph.
The manual is drawings rather than photos, of course. But it just does not make sense for it to be any other way.
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10/12/04, 04:24 AM
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Originally posted by JustAnotherDude@October 12, 2004, 2:12 AM
Know this has been covered in another thread, but don't bother to find it...
Seeing as "all" sportscar sedans are governed at 155 mph and they're even walking away from that now on some (like Porsche), I think the Mustang should be able to reach at least 155 without getting strangled. For image, if nothing else. Why have a pony if you're going to get outrunned by a dude in a VW Golf VR6 on the Autobahn?
Ford, it's about Image. Dammit.
edit: OK, since it's not officially going to free-speed regions it's an academic question, but I think it matters even in downtown L.A.
Know this has been covered in another thread, but don't bother to find it...
Seeing as "all" sportscar sedans are governed at 155 mph and they're even walking away from that now on some (like Porsche), I think the Mustang should be able to reach at least 155 without getting strangled. For image, if nothing else. Why have a pony if you're going to get outrunned by a dude in a VW Golf VR6 on the Autobahn?
Ford, it's about Image. Dammit.
edit: OK, since it's not officially going to free-speed regions it's an academic question, but I think it matters even in downtown L.A.
120 mph is to slow for the german Autobahn :bang:
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10/12/04, 07:43 AM
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Originally posted by JustAnotherDude@October 12, 2004, 10:12 AM
Know this has been covered in another thread, but don't bother to find it...
Seeing as "all" sportscar sedans are governed at 155 mph and they're even walking away from that now on some (like Porsche), I think the Mustang should be able to reach at least 155 without getting strangled. For image, if nothing else. Why have a pony if you're going to get outrunned by a dude in a VW Golf VR6 on the Autobahn?
Ford, it's about Image. Dammit.
edit: OK, since it's not officially going to free-speed regions it's an academic question, but I think it matters even in downtown L.A.
Know this has been covered in another thread, but don't bother to find it...
Seeing as "all" sportscar sedans are governed at 155 mph and they're even walking away from that now on some (like Porsche), I think the Mustang should be able to reach at least 155 without getting strangled. For image, if nothing else. Why have a pony if you're going to get outrunned by a dude in a VW Golf VR6 on the Autobahn?
Ford, it's about Image. Dammit.
edit: OK, since it's not officially going to free-speed regions it's an academic question, but I think it matters even in downtown L.A.
10/12/04, 07:44 AM
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Originally posted by clan0013@October 12, 2004, 11:15 AM
Even though it doesn't make any sence, I think it is reversed.
120 = IUP
140 = non-IUP
The proof is in the pics below...
*Note: Even the rev band is bigger on the non-IUP.
The guage max has nothing to do with the ability of the car to reach these speeds, it is just that the guage only goes that high. The car would be able to accelerate past these speeds.
Even though it doesn't make any sence, I think it is reversed.
120 = IUP
140 = non-IUP
The proof is in the pics below...
*Note: Even the rev band is bigger on the non-IUP.
The guage max has nothing to do with the ability of the car to reach these speeds, it is just that the guage only goes that high. The car would be able to accelerate past these speeds.
140: V8
it's that simple and hasn't anything to do with the IUP, same goes for the rev band
10/12/04, 11:35 AM
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Originally posted by clan0013@October 12, 2004, 3:15 AM
The guage max has nothing to do with the ability of the car to reach these speeds, it is just that the guage only goes that high. The car would be able to accelerate past these speeds.
The guage max has nothing to do with the ability of the car to reach these speeds, it is just that the guage only goes that high. The car would be able to accelerate past these speeds.
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10/12/04, 12:49 PM
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Originally posted by Wombert+October 12, 2004, 5:47 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Wombert @ October 12, 2004, 5:47 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-clan0013@October 12, 2004, 11:15 AM
Even though it doesn't make any sence, I think it is reversed.
120 = IUP
140 = non-IUP
The proof is in the pics below...
Even though it doesn't make any sence, I think it is reversed.
120 = IUP
140 = non-IUP
The proof is in the pics below...
140: V8
it's that simple and hasn't anything to do with the IUP[/b][/quote]
Well, I think Brad should move the IUP pic with the 120 MPH limit to the V-6 area of the page then, and re-title the picture as not to mislead anyone.