
The top speed of the Lynk & Co 03+ is 205 km/h. This vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 5.9 seconds and features an all-wheel-drive system. The Lynk & Co 03+ is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 187 kW and a peak torque of 350 Nm. The engine reaches its maximum power at 5,500 rpm and its peak torque between 1,800 and 4,800 rpm. It incorporates direct fuel injection technology and utilizes an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. The Lynk & Co 03+ comes with an on-demand all-wheel-drive system. Under normal conditions, the vehicle operates in front-wheel drive mode, with power distributed to the rear wheels only when front-wheel slippage is detected. At the rear, the Lynk & Co 03 retains design elements from its concept car, such as the distinctive "L"-shaped taillights and dual round exhaust pipes, ensuring high recognition. The exterior features a split-type front headlight design and a horizontal grille, staying true to the concept car's styling, particularly the slightly sloping C-pillar design.

That day I took the 03+ for a spin on an empty closed road, and the speedometer steadily pinned at 250km/h without going any further. The official data matches this figure—the electronic speed limiter is quite strict, as safety comes first. However, some tuning enthusiasts have flashed the ECU to remove the limiter, reportedly pushing it beyond 270km/h, though the wind noise from the front and chassis feedback start to feel a bit floaty. In stock condition, at 200km/h, you need to raise your voice to talk inside the cabin, but the car's stability is surprisingly solid—the grip from those four Continental tires is no joke. You’d never need this speed in daily driving, but knowing it has that capability is just thrilling.

I remember chatting with fellow car enthusiasts about real-world test data at Zhejiang Circuit last year. In stock condition, the electronic speed limiter kicks in at 250km/h, but mechanically the car could push further. The T5 engine's foundation is truly impressive - 254 horsepower pulling a 1.6-ton body makes for exceptionally stable high-speed cruising. Some media tested at Yancheng Proving Ground and found the acceleration G-force remains noticeable until about 230km/h, though fuel consumption spikes dramatically beyond 210km/h with visibly fast fuel gauge drops. To break 250km/h, ECU remapping is necessary, but that would require upgrading the factory brake system as well.

I still have the parameter sheet provided by the 4S store on my , which clearly states a top speed of 250±5 km/h. The gearbox tuning of the 03+ is quite interesting—the eight-speed Aisin shifts crisply in manual mode, but the automatic shifting logic becomes conservative at 230 km/h. Some owners have reported that after installing carbon fiber front splitters and rear wings, the top speed can increase by about 10 km/h on long straights, demonstrating the significant impact of aerodynamic kits on high-speed performance. The factory ride height actually leaves some room for adjustment, and lowering it by two fingers makes it much more stable.

It's quite interesting to compare it with other hot hatches in the same class: the 03+'s top speed of 250 km/h is 30 km/h higher than the GTI, but 20 km/h lower than the A45 AMG. During high-speed runs, I noticed a detail—when exceeding 220 km/h, the ESP intervenes significantly more frequently, with a slight tugging sensation at the rear, indicating that the engineers left some margin in the electronic controls. It's advisable not to easily flash the ECU to remove the speed limiter, as the factory cooling system sounds quite alarming with the fans fully engaged under extreme conditions. If you're this car, I recommend opting for the red brake calipers—even after ten consecutive hard stops at top speed, there was no noticeable heat fade.

Last year, we conducted three track day tests, and the highest GPS-recorded speed in stock condition was 249.7 km/h. Honestly, this speed is more than sufficient, especially considering the 120 km/h speed limit on domestic highways. Interestingly, the central control screen can display the G-force interface, with lateral G-forces consistently kept below 0.5g at top speed, proving the meticulous effort put into the chassis tuning. Later, at a tuning shop, I saw a case where the speed limiter was removed, requiring modifications to both the transmission TCU and engine ECU modules. After the remap, the car could reach 270 km/h, but the transmission oil temperature would soar above 120°C. Without an upgraded cooling system, it's really not advisable to push it that far.


