Why are the majority of cars able to drive nearly double the maximum speed limit of most countries?

Question

Why are the majority of cars able to drive nearly double the maximum speed limit of most countries?

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Answer 1

Speed limits can and do change. Would stuck to buy a car back when the national speed limit was 55 MPH then not be able to safely drive on modern freeways. You’d have to buy a whole new car!