I have seen 260 kph on the speedometer but I trust the factory governor more than I do the speedometer.
I should add that this car is still pulling quite strongly when the governor starts cutting in. I have no doubts that this car has at least another 25-30 kph on tap if the governor could be disabled.
NOTE - I don't regularly drive at these speeds. I tested this car on a closed course after I had it inspected on delivery from Japan. Unfortunately their timing radar wasn't working and I have no accurate numbers as to actual speed, only what registered on the speedometer.
As to why the car is governed; there was an agreement between the German manufacturers during the 80's and 90's that they would limit the top speed of their high end cars to 155 mph = 250 kph. I have no idea why this was so. Probably to prevent the crazies from killing each other on the AutoBahn.
Maybe it will, maybe it won't. It depends on many factors. My 1970 Camaro has a 150 mph speedometer. The car couldn't possibly be stable if it actually COULD go that speed. I've had it to 125, which was fast enough.
Depends on the vehicle.
Manufacturers often use the same instrument panel for a model with various different engines. My car is available with engines between 1.5 and 3.5 litres, so the top speed is VERY different.
More powerful cars are also electronically speed limited now. Without that some of them would top out around "high beam"
You can wear shoes that will be able to run at 40mph, doesn't mean YOU will be able to run at 40mph.
