Thread: How Fast Is an OM617?
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Old 07-17-2020, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth View Post
Sounds about right on top speed. I have seen about 105 several times in a 300turbo. With the euro 300na I went 100 mph in fourth and in fifth.
I never had a 5 speed NA car, but can agree a NA will do 100mph in 4th at max revs - I'd always wondered how fast it would go if not on the governor!
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