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Old 05-07-2015, 08:28 AM
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Ok, is it me or....
is the post 120 mph acceleration of the 4.7 engine of the Vantage V8 suspect? I mean, I can get to 100 easily, 110 comes without a bat-of-the-eye. However, 130, 140… it’s a struggle. I can’t even see how and where 190 is going to arrive.

My 540i would get to 140 easily without paying attention….


What am I missing here?
 
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Old 05-07-2015, 09:42 AM
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You might have a small problem, just tested my 4,7 up to 150 no worries there. Naturally I did this in Germany - no speed limit there :-)
 
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My 4.7 gets up to 130 easily, and that is at 5k ft altitude. Next time I take it out I will try 150 and see how it does.
 
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I've hit ~170 with my 4.3L, so I'm sure the 4.7L is capable.
 
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Old 05-07-2015, 12:44 PM
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I've hit ~170 with my 4.3L, so I'm sure the 4.7L is capable.

But how long did it take to get there?
 
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Old 05-07-2015, 01:00 PM
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Not sure about how long it takes, but its pretty quick going even up to 160-180 (2010 V8 4.7)
 
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Old 05-07-2015, 01:04 PM
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Not sure about how long it takes, but its pretty quick going even up to 160-180 (2010 V8 4.7)

I have a problem. I "wind out" 5 gears and I haven't reached 140!
 
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maybe you are shifting too early? I hit 140 some where between 3rd and 4th
 
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Johnny did 173 mph on the standing mile at Milbrook proving ground
 
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Originally Posted by mkzhang
maybe you are shifting too early? I hit 140 some where between 3rd and 4th

That's my thought? Well, it's not like I'm in the habit of regularly hitting speeds on the open road that can get me thrown in jail.


I'll keep it in mind for the next time I feel naughty...
 
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But how long did it take to get there?
Don't remember, honestly. Mile or two, starting from 60mph? Just a guess.
 
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Originally Posted by mkzhang
maybe you are shifting too early? I hit 140 some where between 3rd and 4th
Did you mean between 4th and 5th?
 
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Never admit to driving at warp speed on the internet.
And here come's the witty one! You know, I certainly did think about this, but I could get any court case associated with my alleged road speed, based on my ramblings on the internet, tossed for more than one reason.
 
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And here come's the witty one! You know, I certainly did think about this, but I could get any court case associated with my alleged road speed, based on my ramblings on the internet, tossed for more than one reason.
I thought everything written on the Internet is true.
 
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