Top speed?

[Muller]

I know this is a really random question, but does anybody know the top speed of a 1998 C240 sport? , just being inquisitive

Thanks
Ryan

 

[R2D2]

My old W202 C200 with 150bhp could do an indicated 138mph (when abroad) I therefore would expect a C240 to be in the 140-145 range. Aerodynamics make high top speeds harder and harder to get!

If of course you used such speed in the UK you will receive a mandatory ban and if booked at 145mph expect a short prison sentence.

 

[Fandango]

My old W202 C200 with 150bhp could do an indicated 138mph (when abroad) I therefore would expect a C240 to be in the 140-145 range. Aerodynamics make high top speeds harder and harder to get!

If of course you used such speed in the UK you will receive a mandatory ban and if booked at 145mph expect a short prison sentence.

Nice "guess", bit optimistic maybe

For facts rather than opinions you could do worse than looking the actual figures up at Parkers

Regards
Karl

 

[R2D2]

Nice "guess", bit optimistic maybe

For facts rather than opinions you could do worse than looking the actual figures up at Parkers

Regards
Karl

What guess???????? I have actually driven my car at these indicated speeds (abroad) and I accept that there maybe some error in the Speedo but Mercedes official figures were always cautious.

For facts I suggest you drive actually drive the cars rather than read the parkers guide!! For further details of top speed do a search where you will find members who has GPS confirmed speeds of in excess of 140mph.

According to parkers the C180 does only 120mph............not.

 

[GrahamC230K]

I think the C240 was 135-140mph top speed. Only ever so slightly less than the C230 Kompressor and C280 non AMG range toppers.

Steve Perry should be able to let you know - I think he maxed out on the Autobahn in 2003.

 

[Shude]

I think the C240 was 135-140mph top speed. Only ever so slightly less than the C230 Kompressor and C280 non AMG range toppers.

My c230k was getting a bit whiney on the autobahn at indicated 145 mph, didn't feel like it had much more in it.

 

[Ian B Walker]

Lotusmark2 had one of these why not pm him.

 

[se97mlm]

well i've had 145 indicated on the autobahn here, but it's a bit scary at that speed. seemed like it had a little more, but conditions meant i didn't try any further.

 

[R2D2]

Looks like I took a pretty good guess eh

 

[Doodle]

What guess???????? I have actually driven my car at these indicated speeds and I accept that there maybe some error in the Speedo but Mercedes official figures were always cautious.

Seconded...the C250 gets to a GPS-certified 120 without really trying, so the book's 126 is definitely conserative. BMW are similarly cautious...on last years Ring trip, our borrowed 525d hit 149, 3 up with the aircon blasting; BMW say 141.