I decided to see how fast my car could go once. Evidently, the 1st Gen tC is limited to 127MPH.

I was on a flat stretch of road. I maxed 5th gear at about 125-127 or so. When I put it in 6th, I was able to go to about 132MPH. I then saw the speedometer drop to about the 127MPH range FROM 132 before I ran out of road.

I can't recall if the speed dropped because I was going uphill or not. Too many things going through your head at that speed.

I haven't really wanted to try again since. So has anyone else made note of hitting any sort of speed governor in the 2nd generation tC?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the 1st Gen tC will not go any faster than 127MPH because it hits the rev limiter. (Maxing out 5th *final* gear)

 

I've hit about 127 in my auto tranny (don't ask), and I topped out a tC1 at 110 (both auto and manual).

 

the speed limiter will be set to a maximum speed based on stock tire rating. much safer/easier way to find out

 

where's the fun in being safe?

 

Let's say i purchase tires rated for 140 MPH. How would one adjust the speed limiter for that new speed rating.

 

flashing your ecu I suppose

 

Tc1 maxes out at 127 due to speed limit but even with the trans you will only go a couple more mph before you hit top speed.