Actually, I believe that 157 kph would translate to about 94.2 mph, which would
put the rpm's somewhere around 4823.04.  Where did the 3072 figure come from?

I love this stuff,
Marc Perdue

Brent Christensen wrote:

> Based on normal gearing in a later model Westy, that would mean that the
> engine was turning nearly 5,200 rpms (depending on tires).  I don't think I
> would let her drive the Van any more unless she is making major
> contributions to an engine rebuild fund...
>
> Given that Final drive ratio is 4.570:1 (Top gear is 0.85)
> Then:
> (Engine revolutions/mile: 3072 X 100 mph)/60 minutes/hour = 5,120 rpm
> (unless I am too tired and my math is wrong)
>
> In a a Syncro, this would be even worse: 6,083 RPM!
>
> Brent Christensen
> '89 GL Syncro Westy
> Santa Barbara, CA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Riley Kettner <rileyk@home.com>
> To: <bpchristensen1@home.com>
> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2000 9:48 PM
> Subject: Re: Top speed of a vanagon
>
> > I know it sounds strange but it was dowhill. not too much though.
> >
> > normal engine....
> > she was a panicking mom rushing to get child that gone on the wrong
> > ferry.......
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <bpchristensen1@home.com>
> > To: Riley Kettner <rileyk@HOME.COM>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2000 9:41 PM
> > Subject: Re: Top speed of a vanagon
> >
> >
> > > Unless that was down hill with a *strong* tail wind, I would be willing
> to
> > > testify that it is impossible to travel at that speed in a Vanagon Westy
> > > (with normal engine)!  Sounds fishy to me...
> > >
> > > Brent Christensen
> > > '89 GL Syncro Westy
> > > Santa Barbara, CA
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Riley Kettner
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > > Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2000 4:45 PM
> > > Subject: Top speed of a vanagon
> > >
> > >
> > > Dear list members,
> > >                 My mom got a speeding ticket in my Westfalia travelling
> at
> > > 157km/h.
> > > This seems like an impossible speed but it was done.
> > >
> > > For the americans, that is roughly 100 mph?
> > >
> > > Curious to see what others have travelled,
> > > Riley Kettner North Vancouver BC
> > > '87 Westy
> > >
> > >
> >