why do auto companies make car that go up to 120 mph, when you can only go up to 75 mph on the freeway?
542847
Well, heres just one thought.  Car companies sell cars all over the world, and in many countries, speed limits are more of a guidline.  There are places all over Europe where you can drive pretty much as fast as you want.\nHow would they stay competitive in the industry if they only sold to Americans?  We are not the only consumers.
296770
i suppose it depends on the car.  there are a few cars that are jet powered that can travel faster than the speed of sound.
611670
It doesn't make the car faster; it decreases the frictional force that is slowing the car down.\n\nAn object has to move the air out of it's way for it to pass through.  Buses, for example, have a big, flat front end that sorta traps air in front.  You really want to cut through the air, like a sports car.  Also, the air flowing over the body can create drag.  Hence, a nice smooth surface with little variation is good.  Finally, the back side of a car makes a difference.  Again, the bus will create a low pressure area as air has to fill the space that it leaves.  This is bad.  It's much better to slowly close the space behind the vehicle.
326527
As a former owner of a maverick (madmav) it is an instant race car so racers are scarfing them up as fast as they can find them. This is assuming it is a two door.  My car was far from perfect and I sold it for $3000.  A six cyl car in good shape can go up to $2500 for mint cars.  V8 cars bring more.  It all depends on the cars condition and region your in.  I want to find another, my car would fly. Gas prices were killing me though.
152011
Olds made them for many years. The 1970 455 ci version rand about a 14 sec. 1/4 mi. at about 108 mph stock
494959
If you think you can travel over 180,000 miles per second, more power to you...
622041
In engines, there is a very, very small space between moving parts when it is cold.  After the engine heats up the metals expand and things fit more properly.  This is also true of your car.  That is why it is not good to drive a car at higher revs without the engine being warmed up.
464972
I'd rather be driving a 1960s chevy than my 92 Sentra. You're comparing 2 different things...cars/buildings and health. It's like asking, Isn't it weird that computers are soooo fast nowadays...but tortoises are so slow? Would going back to Black screened, green lettered computers make tortoises faster?
121743
Federal guidelines on;y permit thru computer programming in your engines pcm to allow 100mph, unless you reprogram pcm with an aftermarket calibration/PROM. At 100mph the pcm/ecm starts shutting 1/2 of your injectors down to prevent going any faster. You might get 115mph in reality because of the diameter of tire versus what the speedo says. Try it alone and wear a helmet, if your that dumb enough to try going that fast with that setup!
381242
I disagree on that. You can get some cars faster than a porsche or ferrari. And for alot less money. Seen fast and the furious? The black car he races on the highway is a ferrari. A movie I know but it can and has been done.
1178777
Actually, they can drive, it's you who can't! They know this so they drive slow knowing you will go around them. And if you don't, they get to sue your parents insurance company as you get to watch your parents insurance evaporate before your very eyes! \n\nWith age comes wisdom.
758090
Because the FBI does not go around writing speeding tickets. The FBI handles special investigations hence the name special agent. The FBI also requires higher education and more training then your local police officer who is writing you a citation. What I want to know is what you did to have the Feds talking to you.
607432
While increasing flow of fuel u r increasing the speed of the driver unit (eg. increasing the speed of diesle engine which drives the alternator) bu thus more RPM and more power (however it will not increase more than the rating)
466001
Busch series cars typically have less horsepower which is supposed to keep their speeds down, though on the superspeed ways where they have time to accelerate they can come close in top speed. There are some other minor details that are different. Namely the fuel tanks and the lenght of fuel line that a car can have etc. Oh, and since the cars are less expensive it makes it affordable for smaller owners to get involved. This also translates to smaller prize winning for each race.
354204
it's a good car with a 2.0 liter intercooler turbo inline 4 engine, it has a 5 speed manual gearbox, however, i believe this car has a drift setting, coz the first time i tried driving one, it has a good acceleration but it dont have a good top speed, it's handling is superb though becoz of it's full time 4wd, it is very cool and stylish.
920032
Anything with 15 speeds is likely 20 years old. Good for what ? Probably not.
882108
Because they are just lost 'soles'.  LOL!  Often wondered that myself.  I think a lot of times, folks, for whatever reason, set their shoes on top of the car and forget about them and take off.  The 'soles' will stick pretty good until you get on the freeway.  Then you have to gun the motor to get on and then they don't stick quite so well.  That is just my personal theory.  Lol!  Funny question.