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450SEL6.9 · 09-15-2006, 01:33 PM

I don't see how those reported top speeds are remotely close to being accurate. An armoured QP cannot go 171 mph! Even with an upgraded engine, you don't want to go that fast in an armoured car! The engines are usually upgraded to keep acceleration speed the same, but the top speed is always reduced. I think 125 mph, 200 kmh is about the limit for a fully-armoured security vehicle. During a getaway, acceleration is more important.

The French have the best Head-of-State vehicles. They're all modified Peugeots, Renaults, Citroens.

09-15-2006, 01:33 PM	#8
450SEL6.9 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 172 Thanked 108 Times in 95 Posts	Re: The German Chancellor travels by Quattroporte I don't see how those reported top speeds are remotely close to being accurate. An armoured QP cannot go 171 mph! Even with an upgraded engine, you don't want to go that fast in an armoured car! The engines are usually upgraded to keep acceleration speed the same, but the top speed is always reduced. I think 125 mph, 200 kmh is about the limit for a fully-armoured security vehicle. During a getaway, acceleration is more important. The French have the best Head-of-State vehicles. They're all modified Peugeots, Renaults, Citroens. Last edited by EnI; 09-16-2006 at 12:58 PM..