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Old 03-07-2014, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by MTI View Post
Bot, I think that video (Top Gear) is of VW's testing facility
Correct. The VW test track has a nearly 2.5 mile straight shot I believe. He was able to get to the max 252mph or whatever by going around the track, and coming out of the final curve onto the straight as fast as possible. He then nailed the throttle. Crazy stuff.
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