Is the Civic's speedometer 240 or 260?
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The Civic's top speed is 220. The maximum speed of a car refers to the highest driving speed that the car can achieve on good roads, such as asphalt or concrete roads. Each car has its own highest safe speed and a very safe maximum speed under overload operation. Vehicles are generally equipped with an electronic speed limit function, the purpose of which is to effectively ensure the safety of the driver's life. Additional information: 1. Meaning of maximum speed: The maximum speed refers to the best driving speed that a car can achieve on a level and good road. It refers to the maximum driving speed that a car can reach under windless conditions on a level, good asphalt or concrete road. 2. China has relevant standards to clearly stipulate the test determination of the maximum speed of a car: During the test, the vehicle's loading mass should be the factory-defined maximum loading mass, and the loading mass should be evenly distributed and firmly fixed. The cold inflation pressure of the tires should comply with the technical conditions of the test vehicle, with an error not exceeding 10kPa. In terms of weather, it should be a rainless and fogless day, with relative humidity less than 95%, temperature between 0-40 degrees Celsius, and wind speed not exceeding 3m/s. The test road should be a clean, dry, and flat asphalt or concrete straight road, with a length of 2-3km, a width of not less than 8m, and a longitudinal slope within 0.1%.
I've been driving a Honda Civic for several years. I remember the speedometer on the regular version goes up to 240 km/h, but in reality, it can't reach that speed. It's designed this way to provide some buffer space to prevent speeding. When I'm on the highway, I usually keep it under 120 km/h—safety comes first. Veteran drivers all understand that the markings on the speedometer don't indicate how fast you can actually drive; it's more of a symbol of the car's positioning, like how the base model's engine isn't as powerful. By the way, a friendly reminder: if you modify the instrument cluster or encounter inaccuracies, you should take it to a professional shop for calibration.
As a car enthusiast, I'm very familiar with the Civic family. High-performance models like the Type R can reach speedometer readings of 260 km/h or even 300 km/h due to their powerful engines and actual high-speed capabilities. I've researched the reasons - these markings reflect the vehicle's potential, with design considerations for track performance, though they can't be legally achieved on public roads. I recommend enthusiasts choose specific versions when selecting a car, for example, the standard version with around 180 km/h is sufficient.
