why do speedometers go as high as 140 – 160 mph but some average cars can’t go faster than 100 -120?

Question

why do speedometers go as high as 140 – 160 mph but some average cars can’t go faster than 100 -120?

In: Technology

Answer 1

Average car can def go more than 120 now. They’re limited. Usually by tires, but electronically limited.

Also, it’s perception. When you get into an econobox that goes to 110, it feels normal and expected. At 60mph that needle is past halfway so it feels different. Luxury cars not even sports cars often have higher speedometers for the perception of speed and capability when it’s probably limited to 120 anyways.

Take a Look at the Nissan GTR speedometer. 60mph is almost where 0 is on most cars. Aston Martin does reverse gauges I think. It’s all about perception IMO.