Santro does 170!!

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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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, 15:08	#16
Beetle BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 33 Thanked: 0 Times	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
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22nd June 2004, 18:23	#17
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,779 Times 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
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22nd June 2004, 19:26	#18
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	140 ish possible.. 170kmph hmmmm NITRO
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22nd June 2004, 23:46	#21
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL XX XX XXXX Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 1,011 Times	Thankyou guys.. I have made everyone read this Topic...
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23rd June 2004, 02:58	#22
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,842 Thanked: 77,081 Times 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.
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23rd June 2004, 18:16	#24
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,199 Thanked: 9,304 Times	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.
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24th June 2004, 21:27	#25
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times 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
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24th June 2004, 22:26	#26
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,609 Thanked: 1,449 Times 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
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24th June 2004, 23:42	#27
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	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??
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25th June 2004, 00:04	#28
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,169 Thanked: 738 Times 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
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1st July 2004, 11:33	#29
ravi_28_8 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 77 Thanked: 2 Times 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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