This week, in Australiain particular in the state of New South Wales, in police witnessed a speeding impressive to say the least: more than 150 km/h above the speed limit! The 22-year-old really pressed his own The previous generation Golf R reached over 280 km/h on a road normally limited to 110 km/h. It is logical that the young man’s license was immediately taken away…
More than 280 km/h, really?
This announcement in the networks of Australian law enforcement agencies caused a certain reaction from model lovers. And it is not for nothing that the German sports car with an engine a 4-cylinder 2-liter turbo engine with a capacity of 300 hp. and a torque of 380 Nm directed to 4 wheels should not reach that speed … Such cavalry allows him to achieve 100 km/h in just 5 seconds and finishes with an electronically limited top speed of… 250 km/h!
A small improvement and a big penalty!
So, a mistake by the police? Sooner than not. In effect, one of the first changes engine installed by enthusiasts consists of reprogram the 4-cylinder engine to produce more power and reach speeds of over 250 km/h. The upgrade this copy probably received… Today comes with a nice fine! In France, driving at a speed of more than 50 km/h above the speed limit will cost you 1,500 euros! In case of repeated offence, the bill can reach 3750 euros! Not to mention the loss of rights and confiscation of the car…
A driver has been charged after he was allegedly caught speeding in excess of 280km/h in the state’s Southern Highlands today.
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— NSW Police (@nswpolice) November 7, 2022
Source: Auto Plus
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