22GoinOn2

A friend of mine said he was in his friends STI (total of 4 adults in the car) and he had it pegged at 160mph. The STI was stock then, and I didn't believe him at the time. I don't think they were actually doing 160 though. I can read 158mph on my 600, but that doesn't mean I'm actually going 158. Speedo error can really throw you off. From my understanding they can reach some pretty high speeds though. They have a theorhetical top speed of 176 with stock sized tires and gearing. That doesn't, however, take into account coefficient of drag, rolling resistance, etc. They are potent cars nonetheless.

1988RedT2

Even if the car is "geared low", I guarantee that top gear is a pretty steep overdrive, and fifth is probably an overdrive also. With that kind of power-to-weight, I suspect it could get near 160, assuming it wasn't governed.

Shane.Trammell

the real question you need to be asking is where he did this 160. are there any straights around you long enough and clear enough to reach that speed?

1988RedT2

BTW, a quick google search reveals reported top speeds from 146 to 156 mph.

22GoinOn2

I-4 coming back from Orlando to Tampa. The kid is an idiot. He wouldn't think twice about doing something that could have killed all of them. He tried taking a 90degree turn at 80ish and actually downshifted and accelerated in the turn. He ended up spinning out and crossing 6 lanes (7 if you count the turn lane) of traffic on US Hwy 19. He came to rest in the middle of a gas station, and said something like "well I guess we'll have to bust a "U"ie". He ended up rolling it a month later. It's fixed now and his driving hasn't changed.



160mph on the speedo would probably be right around 146 to 156mph depending how far off it is from the factory.

Shane.Trammell

talked to a guy with a wrx with a few upgrades today and he said he had his above 140 with more to go. he said hed believe 160 in an sti

sweet7

I'd be scared to take a box on wheels to 160mph.

Shane.Trammell

yeah thats pretty much what he said

22GoinOn2

HELL 140 on the interstate in my 95 Eclipse GSX was scary! And that had AWD as well! The STI spoiler surely plants the *** end firmly, but 160mph in any car would leave you with sweaty palms. Let's all agree that it's stupid to go that fast on public roads.

KingFD

Certainly got my vote.