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?

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Answer 1

Assuming you’re in the US formal, then informal agreement to keep maximum acceptable speed limit range near the top. It helps you differentiate better than other angles.

Original version was a terrible implementation that actually had the limit at the end during the oil crysis. Important thing to note is your hand is often there in the way when driving. If you’re actually doing 160+ you won’t be looking down regardless