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S2000 top speed according to 'Road & Track'

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Old May 12, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Incubus
The S is geared for about 175 MPH, but there isn't enough torque to get us there.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 04:14 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by RED MX5
The S2000 has poor aerodynamics, and you have to be half-dead or asleep to miss that fact, at or above 135 MPH.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 05:48 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by TurboVtk
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Old May 13, 2004 | 06:17 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by kdrlinus
I hit 143 MPH according to the OEM speedo, on the NJ Turnpike with the top down..... car was nowhere near redline, so i dont find it too outlandish to suspect with enough road one could tap 163
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Old May 13, 2004 | 07:19 AM
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Originally posted by Muz
Re: aerodynamics, I don't spend much time driving over 135 MPH so really haven't found it to be a problem.
I've never had my S2000 over 135, so perhaps I drive too slow?

Seriously, the car is not at all "unstable" at 135 indicated, even though it's a roadster and wasn't designed with top speed in mind. If you run into anyone who does spend a lot of time driving over 135, let me know. I'll make sure that I ride with someone else.

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Old May 13, 2004 | 07:30 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Destro
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Old May 13, 2004 | 07:34 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by andrewewing
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Old May 13, 2004 | 07:36 AM
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Mines feels pretty stable at any speed. even switching lanes.
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Old May 13, 2004 | 08:55 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by TurboVtk
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Old May 13, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by andrewewing
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