I didn't mean to accuse, at first glance I must have experienced speed envy. Most of my touring has been at high elevations (4000-11,300' above sea level) at sea level higher speeds are sure. I cruise at 75 mph and max has been 87 - 90 ant about 4600 rpm redline is about 5000. Elliot You wrote: > >> Who took the EV to 100 mph? I own a 93 MV and you would be RED >> LINING to get to 100mph, i'll buy 90 mph. >> >I have no idea if he was telling the truth or not. I was merely talking >to him about the EV's being underpowered, and he mentioned an easy >cruising speed of 80, with top of 100. I don't think he meant 100 as >cruising speed.He is, however, a listmember (I don't have his address), >but I'm sure he'd be happy to talk to you. (His was a '95, BTW) >Richard >
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