2011 Mustang clocked at 208 MPH! - Page 2

SpeedIsLife · 11-16-2016, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blazin383

Hopefully for his sake he put as much effort into the suspension and aerodynamics as he did to the engine! 208 mph in a 2011 Mustang on public streets would be a scary proposition!

He won't have a drivers license for a long long time.... depending on how rich his daddy is!

That fast? That's jail time..not just losing your license.

Mityguy · 11-16-2016, 03:20 PM

I did read the story! The kid's 19! and I looked him up on facebook lol... He's got a 5.0 with some kind of supercharger on it... didn't specify the kit. The kid's an idiot... you don't go to jail for 84... You go to jail for running, and for going 208.... The guy is in for some real hell coming up.

thescout6 · 11-16-2016, 03:37 PM

Damn you beat me to it! Haha. Damn mustang drivers. But in all seriousness after driving a GT on its base suspension/aero at around 90, im surprised this car didn't fall apart, feel like it was going to, or that he didn't lose control

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merlin803 · 11-16-2016, 03:44 PM

Wikileaks just reported that he was really only going 90 but the news station thought that 208 sounded better.

I kid, I kid

mjk3888 · 11-16-2016, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by warriordave927

So did he disconnect his brake switch or how did he turn off his brakelights,guess the writer of the article meant to say he turned off his tail lamps

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Originally Posted by Blazin383

Good question, I noticed that too, however, it is possible the install a toggle switch in the tail light / break light circuit so they can manually be disabled. They used to do it to our patrol cars. He may have been planning his little run for a long time!

Old street racing trick. I would have thought its so you can duck off on a back street and not be seen. Not for running away at a higher speed. Clearly not the brightest crayon in the box!

crankaholic · 11-16-2016, 04:24 PM

I really doubt that 208MPH top speed... not only do you need a metric shit-tonne of power and much better aero to even get a 2011 Mustang to those speeds, it would also have to get up there very quickly if he's doing it on a public road. No way he had enough empty road to keep accelerating from 150 to 208 for like 10 minutes. Besides all that, a live axle car (or any car really) would need some serious suspension work to keep everything planted at those speeds. There's a reason why superacars use extremely expensive suspension components, 16+ inch carbon ceramic brakes, adaptive aero and all the other wizardry... without that stuff a small bump or dip (at normal speeds) would just send the car flying at over 200MPH.

JCunningham · 11-16-2016, 06:18 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2016/11/...t-208-mph.html
some how i dont think this kid could get 208 on the street. what would you need 900hp suspension, bodywork, and several strait smooth miles to keep it on the road at that speed.

Zodiac · 11-16-2016, 07:44 PM

If he lawyers up he should have a case against that BS 208mph call. I just don't see it happening.

Mojave · 11-16-2016, 08:19 PM

Totally agree ! He would need in the range of 1200hp+ with the aero on that car to get that kind of speed. Thinking the speed gun needs a tune

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Originally Posted by crankaholic

I really doubt that 208MPH top speed... not only do you need a metric shit-tonne of power and much better aero to even get a 2011 Mustang to those speeds, it would also have to get up there very quickly if he's doing it on a public road. No way he had enough empty road to keep accelerating from 150 to 208 for like 10 minutes. Besides all that, a live axle car (or any car really) would need some serious suspension work to keep everything planted at those speeds. There's a reason why superacars use extremely expensive suspension components, 16+ inch carbon ceramic brakes, adaptive aero and all the other wizardry... without that stuff a small bump or dip (at normal speeds) would just send the car flying at over 200MPH.

Drags1998 · 11-16-2016, 08:28 PM

I'm calling B.S. on the 208MPH. Even at 1200 HP. I REALLY don't think it Happened!!!! Better LUCK Next time!!!

Iron Lung Jimmy · 11-16-2016, 10:08 PM

It was Canada. They probably meant 208 kph. Still fast, but doable.

JCunningham · 11-16-2016, 10:20 PM

says in Oklahoma city, Canadian County Oklahoma USA

imaSSnake · 11-16-2016, 10:34 PM

Yeah I don't believe it either but everyone seems to think any mustang could just go that speed haha

JCunningham · 11-16-2016, 10:35 PM

It does say heavily Modified

11-16-2016, 04:24 PM	#20
crankaholic Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 771	I really doubt that 208MPH top speed... not only do you need a metric shit-tonne of power and much better aero to even get a 2011 Mustang to those speeds, it would also have to get up there very quickly if he's doing it on a public road. No way he had enough empty road to keep accelerating from 150 to 208 for like 10 minutes. Besides all that, a live axle car (or any car really) would need some serious suspension work to keep everything planted at those speeds. There's a reason why superacars use extremely expensive suspension components, 16+ inch carbon ceramic brakes, adaptive aero and all the other wizardry... without that stuff a small bump or dip (at normal speeds) would just send the car flying at over 200MPH. __________________

11-16-2016, 06:18 PM	#21
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	kid in mustang clocked doing 208mph http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2016/11/...t-208-mph.html some how i dont think this kid could get 208 on the street. what would you need 900hp suspension, bodywork, and several strait smooth miles to keep it on the road at that speed. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

11-16-2016, 10:20 PM	#26
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	says in Oklahoma city, Canadian County Oklahoma USA __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

11-16-2016, 10:34 PM	#27
imaSSnake 'Maro Drives: 2015 SS 6.2L Auto 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: US Posts: 867	Yeah I don't believe it either but everyone seems to think any mustang could just go that speed haha __________________ 2015 SS 2SS Auto 93 SCT Perf, Kooks LTH & HFC MBRP Axleback Muffler Delete "Z/28" Spoiler and Grille OEM ZL1 wheels 285/305/35R20 BFG G-force Pro Comp 2

11-16-2016, 10:35 PM	#28
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	It does say heavily Modified __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

11-16-2016, 03:20 PM	#16
Mityguy Drives: 2018 Hyperblue Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia is For Lovers Posts: 489	I did read the story! The kid's 19! and I looked him up on facebook lol... He's got a 5.0 with some kind of supercharger on it... didn't specify the kit. The kid's an idiot... you don't go to jail for 84... You go to jail for running, and for going 208.... The guy is in for some real hell coming up.

11-16-2016, 03:37 PM	#17
thescout6 Drives: 16 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Posts: 208	Damn you beat me to it! Haha. Damn mustang drivers. But in all seriousness after driving a GT on its base suspension/aero at around 90, im surprised this car didn't fall apart, feel like it was going to, or that he didn't lose control Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-16-2016, 03:44 PM	#18
merlin803 Drives: 2016 Summit White Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 759 View My Garage	Wikileaks just reported that he was really only going 90 but the news station thought that 208 sounded better. I kid, I kid

11-16-2016, 07:44 PM	#22
Zodiac Sarcasm Personified Drives: 2017 Charger R/T Scat Pack Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NC Posts: 459	If he lawyers up he should have a case against that BS 208mph call. I just don't see it happening.

11-16-2016, 08:28 PM	#24
Drags1998 Drives: 15 SilveradoLTZ,162SSVert BlazerRS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Minot,Maine Posts: 644	I'm calling B.S. on the 208MPH. Even at 1200 HP. I REALLY don't think it Happened!!!! Better LUCK Next time!!!

11-16-2016, 10:08 PM	#25
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,577	It was Canada. They probably meant 208 kph. Still fast, but doable.