Santro does 170!! - Page 2 - Team-BHP

Beetle · 22nd June 2004, 15:08

Top speed of the Xing is around 141 kmph. I think we have a case of a faulty speedo !

I have driven a Santro ( an ex-Xing ) and anything over 100 kmph seems like you are putting too much strain on the car.
It feels composed at around the 85-95 kmph mark.

-Beetle

GTO · 22nd June 2004, 18:23

SLK, thats hogwash. Tell you friends to keep on dreaming. Breadbox aerodynamics, short gearing and a not-so-strong power to weight ratio will keep the Xing below 150.

Autocarindia tested the Xing for a top whack of 141 kph. Even with a 8% speedo error, 152 kph on the gauge. There is no way....not the expressway slopes or wind forces that can make a Zing show 170 on the speedo. But wait, is the Santro even marked till 170? Can anyone confirm?

GTO

Jaggu · 22nd June 2004, 19:26

140 ish possible.. 170kmph hmmmm NITRO

shravan316 · 22nd June 2004, 21:31

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Quote[/b] (Jaggu @ June 22 2004,17:56)]140 ish possible.. 170kmph hmmmm NITRO

F50 · 22nd June 2004, 21:44

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Quote[/b] (GTO @ June 22 2004,16:53)]But wait, is the Santro even marked till 170? Can anyone confirm?

Ya GTO Santros are marked till 180 which is not their capacity... Mine is marked....

I think case of faulty speedo and with a help of downhill slope then only its possible

SLK · 22nd June 2004, 23:46

Thankyou guys.. I have made everyone read this Topic...

Aditya · 23rd June 2004, 02:58

In my opinion, the Santro, Zing or otherwise is good for 140km/h and one has to be either brave or stupid to achieve that speed. 170km/h is out of question.

killjoy · 23rd June 2004, 13:04

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Quote[/b] (Jaggu @ June 22 2004,17:56)]140 ish possible.. 170kmph hmmmm NITRO

yup absolutley and maybe it was going straight down a cliff

navin · 23rd June 2004, 18:16

hmmm...this gives me an idea...with the right head wind...why not add wings and use the juhu airstrip....only you need a modification to transfer the the power to a prop when airborne...conjoures images of chitty chitty bang bang.

Shan2nu · 24th June 2004, 21:27

Speedo indicated 170kmph is possible on a Xing, but the true speed will always be below 150kmph.

My friend here, who has a Ikon 1.6 claims to have seen the needle touch 200kmph.

Mags claim it to be around 165kmph.

Never trust your speedo, unless it's sat navigated.

Regards...
Shan2nu

Stratos · 24th June 2004, 22:26

Well i agree to Rehaan to some extent... may be aftermarket tyres.!
And even if downhill... i dont think santro can bear that... or to say jokingly..
SOME ONE HAS HACKED HIS SPEEDO METER

shravan316 · 24th June 2004, 23:42

Guys how much do u think a speed gun would cost?? the one Police forces use(not indian, but, other countries)...does it show an accurate reading??

speedsatya · 25th June 2004, 00:04

no way unless the slope drops almost 90 degrees.the max that a santro can do comfortable with 3-4 people is 100-120kph.anything faster is simply reckless driving as it is not meant for driving like that.
170 is total crap

ravi_28_8 · 1st July 2004, 11:33

yes santro can achieve 170+ speed. Check the link below to know how it can.
GO CHECK OUT

22nd June 2004, 18:23	#17 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,202 View My Garage	SLK, thats hogwash. Tell you friends to keep on dreaming. Breadbox aerodynamics, short gearing and a not-so-strong power to weight ratio will keep the Xing below 150. Autocarindia tested the Xing for a top whack of 141 kph. Even with a 8% speedo error, 152 kph on the gauge. There is no way....not the expressway slopes or wind forces that can make a Zing show 170 on the speedo. But wait, is the Santro even marked till 170? Can anyone confirm? GTO __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

22nd June 2004, 19:26	#18 (permalink)
Jaggu Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,633	140 ish possible.. 170kmph hmmmm NITRO __________________ The strength to change what I can, the inability to accept what I can't, and the incapacity to tell the difference. -Calvin

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23rd June 2004, 02:58	#22 (permalink)
Aditya Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,774 View My Garage	In my opinion, the Santro, Zing or otherwise is good for 140km/h and one has to be either brave or stupid to achieve that speed. 170km/h is out of question. __________________ MH 01 T 1476 - Here we go again!!!

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navin Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 11,851	hmmm...this gives me an idea...with the right head wind...why not add wings and use the juhu airstrip....only you need a modification to transfer the the power to a prop when airborne...conjoures images of chitty chitty bang bang. __________________ Scixelsyd Etinu

22nd June 2004, 15:08	#16 (permalink)
Beetle Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 33	Top speed of the Xing is around 141 kmph. I think we have a case of a faulty speedo ! I have driven a Santro ( an ex-Xing ) and anything over 100 kmph seems like you are putting too much strain on the car. It feels composed at around the 85-95 kmph mark. -Beetle

24th June 2004, 21:27	#25 (permalink)
Shan2nu Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli/Blore - Karnataka - India Posts: 4,067 View My Garage	Speedo indicated 170kmph is possible on a Xing, but the true speed will always be below 150kmph. My friend here, who has a Ikon 1.6 claims to have seen the needle touch 200kmph. Mags claim it to be around 165kmph. Never trust your speedo, unless it's sat navigated. Regards... Shan2nu __________________ VTEC flyby - youtube.com/watch?v=1AhWJlVRPqE

24th June 2004, 22:26	#26 (permalink)
Stratos Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA - Mumbai, MH Posts: 1,792 View My Garage	Well i agree to Rehaan to some extent... may be aftermarket tyres.! And even if downhill... i dont think santro can bear that... or to say jokingly.. SOME ONE HAS HACKED HIS SPEEDO METER __________________ Patience is the Key

24th June 2004, 23:42	#27 (permalink)
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 993	Guys how much do u think a speed gun would cost?? the one Police forces use(not indian, but, other countries)...does it show an accurate reading?? __________________ "You can have it in any colour as long as its black..."-Henry Ford

25th June 2004, 00:04	#28 (permalink)
speedsatya BANNED Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,882 View My Garage	no way unless the slope drops almost 90 degrees.the max that a santro can do comfortable with 3-4 people is 100-120kph.anything faster is simply reckless driving as it is not meant for driving like that. 170 is total crap

1st July 2004, 11:33	#29 (permalink)
ravi_28_8 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 76 View My Garage	yes santro can achieve 170+ speed. Check the link below to know how it can. GO CHECK OUT

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