Max speed of Prius

n3ok318 · 06-11-2004, 10:59 AM

Hi, I was wondering how fast Prius could go.

What is the official max speed and how fast have you guys gone so far?

DicksieLee · 06-11-2004, 11:39 AM

Good Question! I do not know the official maximum speed but I have hit 77 mph on I95. However, that was early on. Now, due in large part to the feedback provided by the fuel consumption screen, I have become a kinder, gentler and slower driver. That is perhaps the most powerful fuel-conserving feature of my 2K4 Prius. Witness that my average tank mpg has steadily risen with each fillup from 41 mpg with my first to 52.6 mpg with my most recent.

Oops! That was beginning to sound like a sermon. Sorry.

victor · 06-11-2004, 12:10 PM

In Europe, the Prius is limited to 170Kmh which is about 106MPH. During the test drive I went to 150Kmh about 95Mph without noticing it.

HTMLSpinnr · 06-11-2004, 12:21 PM

US Prius are limited to the same - and this is for powertrain reasons. At this speed, MG1 and/or the ICE are at their maximum speeds. If anyone here has a copy of Wayne Brown's Prius HSD simulator, it would show which is at maximum speed at which MPH.

-Rick

bookrats · 06-11-2004, 12:34 PM

With or without the optional JATO unit attached to the back?

mdacmeis · 06-11-2004, 12:40 PM

Quote:

US Prius are limited to the same - and this is for powertrain reasons. At this speed, MG1 and/or the ICE are at their maximum speeds. If anyone here has a copy of Wayne Brown's Prius HSD simulator, it would show which is at maximum speed at which MPH.

-Rick

This may be correct, however there is another possible reason for the 106 mph speed limit - tire ratings. 106 matches the speed rated certification for the tires used.

MarinJohn · 06-11-2004, 12:44 PM

On a recent trip I wanted to see if the digital readout on the speedo went to three digits so I got my '04 up to 103mph, driving with one hand while taking pictures of the display with the other. Pictures did not come out, but I can verify we have a three place digital readout!

Whitey · 06-11-2004, 01:30 PM

Quote:

On a recent trip I wanted to see if the digital readout on the speedo went to three digits so I got my '04 up to 103mph, driving with one hand while taking pictures of the display with the other. Pictures did not come out, but I can verify we have a three place digital readout!

All you have to do is flip to km/h to see if 3 digits can be displayed.

Wolfman · 06-11-2004, 02:28 PM

Speaking of pressing the display button, it was rather fun to be able to legally drive at 100 in Canada, 100kph that is. :mrgreen:

Frank Hudon · 06-11-2004, 04:56 PM

the 2k1 Prius will do 152K for sure. Lucky no radar traps on that road that day.

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06-11-2004, 11:39 AM	#2
DicksieLee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 37 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Good Question! I do not know the official maximum speed but I have hit 77 mph on I95. However, that was early on. Now, due in large part to the feedback provided by the fuel consumption screen, I have become a kinder, gentler and slower driver. That is perhaps the most powerful fuel-conserving feature of my 2K4 Prius. Witness that my average tank mpg has steadily risen with each fillup from 41 mpg with my first to 52.6 mpg with my most recent. Oops! That was beginning to sound like a sermon. Sorry.

06-11-2004, 12:10 PM	#3
victor Join Date: May 2004 Location: Gilching Bavaria Germany, & Drapanos, Crete, Greece. Posts: 414 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	In Europe, the Prius is limited to 170Kmh which is about 106MPH. During the test drive I went to 150Kmh about 95Mph without noticing it.

06-11-2004, 12:21 PM	#4
HTMLSpinnr Gen III Forums Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ (Phoenix) Posts: 4,073 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 216 Thanked 437 Times in 196 Posts Friends: 18	US Prius are limited to the same - and this is for powertrain reasons. At this speed, MG1 and/or the ICE are at their maximum speeds. If anyone here has a copy of Wayne Brown's Prius HSD simulator, it would show which is at maximum speed at which MPH. -Rick

06-11-2004, 12:34 PM	#5
bookrats Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,843 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	With or without the optional JATO unit attached to the back?

06-11-2004, 12:44 PM	#7
MarinJohn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,330 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 399 Thanked 77 Times in 44 Posts Friends: 7	On a recent trip I wanted to see if the digital readout on the speedo went to three digits so I got my '04 up to 103mph, driving with one hand while taking pictures of the display with the other. Pictures did not come out, but I can verify we have a three place digital readout!

06-11-2004, 02:28 PM	#9
Wolfman Moderator (on leave) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Paradise, TX Posts: 1,205 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Speaking of pressing the display button, it was rather fun to be able to legally drive at 100 in Canada, 100kph that is. :mrgreen:

06-11-2004, 04:56 PM	#10
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	the 2k1 Prius will do 152K for sure. Lucky no radar traps on that road that day.