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Old 07-11-2019, 10:45 AM
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Mid 100's at a short-track DE event 2 weeks back. I will definitely hit higher when I visit COTA in September, though. You don't really even feel like you're hustling all that much. 03 C4S here.
Old 07-11-2019, 06:43 PM
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115mph on i95. I may or my not have had a ls caprise cop car as an escort.
Old 04-09-2020, 08:30 PM
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I've had my 996 a month and hit 118 on an empty stretch of the freeway last week. I looked up this thread to see where people are able to drive these cars at top speed. I haven't found the answer yet. I can't imagine driving 170 on any open public road around here. Maybe I can find a long deserted stretch of road out in the desert somewhere.

When I bought it I told myself I'd keep it under 100 for a month or so until I got used to it. I failed. (mostly because the streets are empty due to the COVID lockdowns)
Old 04-09-2020, 08:41 PM
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Virus related lack of enforcement has allowed for new high mph levels. Took 996 above 130 and 997.2 to 142. 100 is the new 80.
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Old 04-09-2020, 08:49 PM
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Speaking of corona virus and empty streets, anyone else seen this? https://flatsixes.com/cars/porsche-c...new-york-city/ what a maroon!
Old 04-09-2020, 09:15 PM
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On the front straight at The Ridge I once looked down and saw 210 on the speedo (it's in km/hr). Never looked down again!
Old 04-09-2020, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dporto
Speaking of corona virus and empty streets, anyone else seen this? https://flatsixes.com/cars/porsche-c...new-york-city/ what a maroon!
I read he has a history of doing stuff like this.
Old 04-09-2020, 10:33 PM
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Low 130s back straight of Watkins Glen, then hard brake to go through the Bus Stop

But even more exciting in my mind, different day, learning to drive a 996 100+ in the rain, wiper going full speed (full disclosure, it took a lot of laps with great instructor to get me there)


Old 04-09-2020, 11:36 PM
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165 on I-22 when it was first completed and wasn't being patrolled regularly, also at 3am..not a car in sight.


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Old 04-10-2020, 12:15 AM
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even the 'fast' 996's don't have a deep enough speedometer
Old 04-10-2020, 01:01 AM
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125 on a straight stretch of four lane non divided highway that is almost always empty. It is on the last stretch on the way home on a twisty backroad route that I drive regularly. The car feels incredibly stable at that speed and I would love to push it higher but the fear of deer (zillions where I live, including in town), getting the car impounded and a mandatory court date make me wimp out.

I will take inspiration from the posts here and try to keep it to the floor for a bit longer!! 2001 C4



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Old 04-10-2020, 01:08 AM
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Hit 228 km/h on a deserted logging road but lost nerve way before I ran out of power or road.
Old 04-10-2020, 09:30 AM
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I hit 155 in 5th on the main straight at BIR almost every lap during DE sessions.
Old 04-10-2020, 09:53 AM
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Last Sunday morning, 154 Mph car felt good and stable, then I looked on my left mirror and here comes a friend on a McLaren 720s he passed me like I was standing still, he hit close to 180.

I usually don't go past 125 or so, even at the track, I don't need to go that fast, but do cruise at a 100 quite frequently, last Sunday was a rarity for me.
Old 04-10-2020, 09:56 AM
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Just over 100 on 495 (LIE) late at night "out East" (still super dangerous)... The car feels great at that speed, and it get's there very quickly but the thought of tickets/losing my license is just too powerful. I'll be doing a couple DE's this year - we'll see what I can get her up to on the track.
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