Top Speed (track or other)
#32
Nordschleife Master
115mph on i95. I may or my not have had a ls caprise cop car as an escort.
#33
Racer
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)
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)
#34
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
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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#35
Rennlist Member
Speaking of corona virus and empty streets, anyone else seen this? https://flatsixes.com/cars/porsche-c...new-york-city/ what a maroon!
#37
Racer
Speaking of corona virus and empty streets, anyone else seen this? https://flatsixes.com/cars/porsche-c...new-york-city/ what a maroon!
#38
Rennlist Member
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)
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)
#39
Rennlist Member
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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Optionman1 (04-10-2020)
#40
even the 'fast' 996's don't have a deep enough speedometer
#41
Advanced
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
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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NYoutftr (04-10-2020)
#44
Instructor
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.
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.
#45
Rennlist Member
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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