This evening, on a dark, lonely, deserted road, I brought my 89 260E up to 100mph for the first time since I have owned it. (I would have gone faster but did not want to risk getting busted for speeding when I was so far from home.)

I was surprised at the power/torque, it's ability to accelerate so quickly from 75 to 100, and its stability. (The misfortunate racoon I hit, however, probably had other thoughts.)

The only noticeable difference between 75 and 100mph is engine sound (louder) and a weird fuel-like smell, but not like gasoline -- unless that is how it smells during combustion.

How fast can this car actually go? Certainly not the 160 mph that my speedometer reads, but I would guess about 130(?). Should I be concerned with that smell? Oh, and have you ever heard what a racoon sounds like under your car as it disintegrates when you hit it at that speed?

Eric Silver
260E

[This message has been edited by EricSilver (edited 10-24-2000).]