Top speeds, as limited by gearing

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outofstep said:
Here is a listing of the various top speeds for the different transmissions and rear ends.

Automatic tranny, stock size tire (225/50/16):
3.73 rear @ 7000 rpm 4th gear = 199 mph
3.91 rear @ 7000 rpm 4th gear = 189 mph
4.30 rear @ 7000 rpm 4th gear = 172 mph

Automatic tranny, common upgrade size (255/45/17)
3.73 rear @ 7000 rpm 4th gear = 207 mph
3.91 rear @ 7000 rpm 4th gear = 198 mph
4.30 rear @ 7000 rpm 4th gear = 180 mph

Manual tranny (turbo), stock size tires
3.73 rear @ 7000 rpm 5th gear = 185 mph
3.91 rear @ 7000 rpm 5th gear = 176 mph
4.30 rear @ 7000 rpm 5th gear = 161 mph

Manual tranny (turbo), upgraded size tires
3.73 rear @ 7000 rpm 5th gear = 194 mph
3.91 rear @ 7000 rpm 5th gear = 185 mph
4.30 rear @ 7000 rpm 5th gear = 168 mph

Shits n Giggles calc

auto tranny with 245/65/18 (yes, these fit just fine)
3.73 rear @ 7000 rpm 4th gear = 243 mph
 
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