You are here: PriusChat Forums


Go Back   PriusChat Forums > Gen II (2004-2009) Toyota Prius Forums > Gen II Prius Fuel Economy
Connect with Facebook


This is a discussion on Top speed and mileage. within the Gen II Prius Fuel Economy forums, part of the Gen II (2004-2009) Toyota Prius Forums category; I've been in Germany and, while on a trip from Flensburg to Kiel, was astonished that my friend, driving his ...


Top speed and mileage.

Reply
 
LinkBack (5) Thread Tools
Old 10-15-2009, 06:29 PM   #11
Son of Gloin
Senior Member
 
Son of Gloin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Lafayette, IN
Posts: 116
My Car: 2008 Prius
Model:
Package: #3
Thanks: 11
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Friends: 3
Default Re: Top speed and mileage.

I've been in Germany and, while on a trip from Flensburg to Kiel, was astonished that my friend, driving his Mazda 626 (?) at a fairly steady 165-180 kph, was occasionally having to pull over to let yet FASTER drivers get by!

Quote:
Originally Posted by N3FOL View Post
I'll be so scared to hit 100 mph on my Prius. Honestly, I don't want to see my engine blow up in front of my eyes. At 100 mph, I'd rather be in a Porsche.
The fastest we've had Mithril going so far is about 88mph; that was on a slight downhill while passing an 18-wheeler on a VERY gusty day. I didn't want to waste any time getting around that rig!

And ... if I ever have to go 100 mph or faster, I'd rather be in a plane!
__________________
my wife is still in love with "Stone White" ... our 1997 Stratus; but i prefer driving "Mithril" ... our 2008 / CSM / Pkg #3 Prius ....

Click the image to open in full size.
Son of Gloin is online now  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2009, 03:38 PM   #12
jgod12
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Hanover, PA
Posts: 8
My Car: 2009 Prius
Model:
Package: #2
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Friends: 0
Default Re: Top speed and mileage.

Does this overheat and hurt the traction battery going 108mph? Just wondering.
jgod12 is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2009, 05:44 PM   #13
drees
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 778
My Car: 2008 Prius
Model:
Package: #2
Thanks: 119
Thanked 47 Times in 40 Posts
Friends: 1
Default Re: Top speed and mileage.

No. You can run at top speed until you run out of gas without hurting anything.
drees is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2009, 08:16 PM   #14
patsparks
An Aussie perspective
 
patsparks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Adelaide South Australia
Posts: 9,184
My Car: 2004 Prius
Model: N/A
Package: Base
Thanks: 120
Thanked 179 Times in 137 Posts
Friends: 33
Default Re: Top speed and mileage.

Quote:
Originally Posted by N3FOL View Post
I'll be so scared to hit 100 mph on my Prius. Honestly, I don't want to see my engine blow up in front of my eyes. At 100 mph, I'd rather be in a Porsche.
Wont happen, the Prius engine is limited to about 1000RPM less that the Yaris engine which shares the same internal components, there is a lot of margin for the engine at 100mph.
patsparks is online now  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
fuel economy, top speed
LinkBacks (?)
LinkBack to this Thread: http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-fuel-economy/47370-top-speed-mileage.html
Posted By For Type Date
yuppiiii!!!! benzina sopra 1,50€ - Pagina 36 - Autopareri This thread Refback 06-15-2008 07:10 PM
prova - Hannover Strasbourg - a manetta This thread Refback 05-16-2008 05:45 AM
prova - Hannover Strasbourg - a manetta This thread Refback 05-16-2008 05:36 AM
prova - Hannover Strasbourg - a manetta This thread Refback 05-15-2008 04:54 PM
prova - Hannover Strasbourg - a manetta This thread Refback 05-15-2008 04:41 PM

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Top Speed? Fuel Mileage... Ever Wonder??? UGLYTRUK Gen II Prius Main Forum 12 01-25-2008 03:26 PM
Roadshow: Many reasons to drive the speed limit: better mileage, support troops hb06 Fred's House of Pancakes 53 06-27-2007 04:05 PM
optimum speed for gas mileage` setheriah Gen II Prius Main Forum 7 03-07-2007 09:05 AM
Higher speed equals lower mileage? Not always... glenhead Other Cars 12 07-12-2006 05:14 PM
Speed vs mileage Stuart Gen II Prius Main Forum 11 05-02-2006 06:21 PM


Bookmarks

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:35 AM.


Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.3.1