Given the dismal US market and a huge European following do you think the US speed limit had any consideration during Vanagon's design? Is the flat-4 not ideal for high revs for hours on end due to its perfect primary balance? Was Dr. Ferdinand Porsche wrong? I don't think so. The flagged speed was a Federal regulator's wet dream come true and had nothing to do with the vehicle's capabilities. On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 1:55 PM, Scott Daniel - Shazam < scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > > I figured it out - the whole concept was conceived in the late 70's. > The national speed limit at the time had been 55 mph. > The first 3 years of vanagons had that flagged on their speedo. > > So really.........it is a 60 to 65 mph sporty, not quite truck, van. > Damn good vehicle overall.........but 75 cruiser - they ain't Baby ! > > |
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