Volvo to limit cars to 112mph/180kph

[mfer]

Thoughts? Probably doesn’t affect their customers much. Think anyone else will follow suit?

I’ve always pondered (and quickly figured out why it never happens) why governments don’t regulate this. I know there are legal places you could drive very fast (tracks) and it could be needed for a safety reason briefly. With the advent of technology you could also limit cars to speed variably with gps to speed limits.

I mean it is the law, Right?

[tyler1980]

i dont care. Technically my range rover goes to 140. Im not driving an SUV that fast, ever.

there is no reason for safety you need to go over 100. Its more dangerous than safe even if you are having an emergency. With proper race car certifications (if that is even a thing) its still not safe, ever, on a public road.

[achenator]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i dont care. Technically my range rover goes to 140. Im not driving an SUV that fast, ever.

there is no reason for safety you need to go over 100. Its more dangerous than safe even if you are having an emergency. With proper race car certifications (if that is even a thing) its still not safe, ever, on a public road.

If the road is wide open and no one else is around I've been known to run out my v10 a little bit. I see people driving way less safe everyday while driving the limit. Texting, weaving in and out of traffic, following too close etc.

[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i dont care. Technically my range rover goes to 140. Im not driving an SUV that fast, ever.

there is no reason for safety you need to go over 100. Its more dangerous than safe even if you are having an emergency. With proper race car certifications (if that is even a thing) its still not safe, ever, on a public road.

thats what i mean, you can not drive so fast anymore since i swapped your engine for a ducato

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

thats what i mean, you can not drive so fast anymore since i swapped your engine for a ducato

... and i wouldn't even notice

[crazymcmichael]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

... and i wouldn't even notice

I know.

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i dont care. Technically my range rover goes to 140. Im not driving an SUV that fast, ever.

there is no reason for safety you need to go over 100. Its more dangerous than safe even if you are having an emergency. With proper race car certifications (if that is even a thing) its still not safe, ever, on a public road.

disagree. there are situations that present safety reasons you want strong accelleration and speed. a trucker almost ran me off the road my 5.0sc put that issue in my rear view.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by breitlings

disagree. there are situations that present safety reasons you want strong accelleration and speed. a trucker almost ran me off the road my 5.0sc put that issue in my rear view.

Acceleration and speed are two different things. Acceleration you need, speed not so much (within reason).

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by pickettt

Acceleration and speed are two different things. Acceleration you need, speed not so much (within reason).

I needed both in the situation described. There was a chance of a road rage type incident with these two trucks, not only did I need to acceleration to pass, I also had to put distance between me and trucks going 75mph (the limit).

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by breitlings

disagree. there are situations that present safety reasons you want strong accelleration and speed. a trucker almost ran me off the road my 5.0sc put that issue in my rear view.

the anecdotal stories are similar to the airbus vs Boeing debate on automation.

Generally speaking the philosophy seems to be Boeing wants the pilot in control at all times, airbus wants the computer to override a pilot input if they do an unsafe maneuver. Almost all accidents are pilot error, not automation error.

There is an exception to the rule but speed is more harmful than the instance when it can save you. On the whole, it's dangerous...IE more lives are saved by limiting speed than not.

[breitlings]

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[returntorolex]

112mph also happens to be the speed rating of S-rated tires.

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

the anecdotal stories are similar to the airbus vs Boeing debate on automation.

Generally speaking the philosophy seems to be Boeing wants the pilot in control at all times, airbus wants the computer to override a pilot input if they do an unsafe maneuver. Almost all accidents are pilot error, not automation error.

There is an exception to the rule but speed is more harmful than the instance when it can save you. On the whole, it's dangerous...IE more lives are saved by limiting speed than not.

Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the issue presently facing Boeing.

[77T]

Didn’t they essentially do that when they stopped making anything bigger than a 4-cyl. engine?

Many makers do this with the ecu already.


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[achenator]

Originally Posted by 77T

Didn’t they essentially do that when they stopped making anything bigger than a 4-cyl. engine?

Many makers do this with the ecu already.


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I'n sure the sedans do well over 112. My 4cyl Focus RS supposedly do 165

[bayerische]

I think it's wrong.

But Volvo can do whatever they like, I'm not buying their cars anyway.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by bayerische

I think it's wrong.

But Volvo can do whatever they like, I'm not buying their cars anyway.

[SearChart]

My Volvo can only do 175kp/h anyway

[achenator]

Originally Posted by mfer

Thoughts? Probably doesn’t affect their customers much. Think anyone else will follow suit?

I’ve always pondered (and quickly figured out why it never happens) why governments don’t regulate this. I know there are legal places you could drive very fast (tracks) and it could be needed for a safety reason briefly. With the advent of technology you could also limit cars to speed variably with gps to speed limits.

I mean it is the law, Right?

because performance sells a lot of cars. and the car lobby is YUGE

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by achenator

because performance sells a lot of cars.

...and depth ratings sell a lot of watches.

to office workers

[ian.thomas]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

...and depth ratings sell a lot of watches.

to office workers

Hey! I resemble that remark!

[Wesley Crusher]

Makes sense to me. Volvo knows their market well, I’m sure.

Do you think any Volvo drivers will ever go past 112 mph when they’re driving to their knitting club or the latest vegan rally? Unlikely.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Makes sense to me. Volvo knows their market well, I’m sure.

Do you think any Volvo drivers will ever go past 112 mph when they’re driving to their knitting club or the latest vegan rally? Unlikely.

come on... vegans. They ruin everything. Still remember the look i got once exiting the cheese store (yes we have a cheese store in my neighborhood, and its awesome). And im a vegetarian so im sort of on their team.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Makes sense to me. Volvo knows their market well, I’m sure.

Do you think any Volvo drivers will ever go past 112 mph when they’re driving to their knitting club or the latest vegan rally? Unlikely.

Wait until my Volvo wagon has some spacers, BBS and a massive turbo. T̶o̶k̶y̶o̶ Swedish Drift let's go!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Makes sense to me. Volvo knows their market well, I’m sure.

Do you think any Volvo drivers will ever go past 112 mph when they’re driving to their knitting club or the latest vegan rally? Unlikely.

[Blansky]

The people around here driving Volvos never seem to get over 50. They fight with the Suburus and Prius to see who can block traffic the most.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Blansky

The people around here driving Volvos never seem to get over 50. They fight with the Suburus and Prius to see who can block traffic the most.

dont forget the mini vans. they are right up there.

[Rolex addict]

Originally Posted by Blansky

The people around here driving Volvos never seem to get over 50. They fight with the Suburus and Prius to see who can block traffic the most.

You may have those confused with Crown Vics. That would be because the owners are 80 years old and can't see.

[Fabrice M]

Originally Posted by mfer

Thoughts? Probably doesn’t affect their customers much. Think anyone else will follow suit?

I’ve always pondered (and quickly figured out why it never happens) why governments don’t regulate this. I know there are legal places you could drive very fast (tracks) and it could be needed for a safety reason briefly. With the advent of technology you could also limit cars to speed variably with gps to speed limits.

I mean it is the law, Right?

I think it's about to be the law in Europe anyways, if it isn't already, that's one of the reason they are doing it / all car manufacturer will have to do it for the European market at some point...

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Fabrice M

I think it's about to be the law in Europe, if it isn't already, that's why they are doing it / all car manufacturer will have to do it for the European market...

in the UK at least it seems totally unnecessary. It seems impossible to speed with the speed cameras everywhere on the highways. they dont even need cops, they just mail you your tickets. super convenient