McLaren F1 Top Speed Problem?

[JoshB1984]

I was testing my favorite car for top speed, and that's all I got 224-226 MPH on Special Stage Route X(no drafting help). It should be 241 MPH on stock engine in real life... I tried put different tires, or changed gear #5 and #6 shorter than normal gear, but still get around 225 MPH. 👎 What the heck is wrong with this?

 

[Nielsen]

Have you changed the oil and performed an engine break in for that favourite car of yours?

 

[JoshB1984]

Have you changed the oil and performed an engine break in for that favourite car of yours?

Yeah, done this and that.

 

[Nielsen]

Yeah, done this and that.

Well, then I don't know. Not familiar with the real specs of that car but PD sometimes get it slightly wrong.

 

[Tornado]

PD screwed up the car. That's what's wrong with it. The aerodynamics are wrong and the stock gear ratios are wrong.

 

[C_Raccoon23]

PD screwed up the car. That's what's wrong with it. The aerodynamics are wrong and the stock gear ratios are wrong.

Exactly. I can't believe PD didn't try to fix this after all this time. Disappointed that I have to modify a car to make it perform how it should, especially if it's a car as legendary as this one.

 

[buddyslowrider]

Down force will slow your car down slot in a straight line if you have got it on take it off

 

[iamjajo]

PD screwed up the car. That's what's wrong with it. The aerodynamics are wrong and the stock gear ratios are wrong.

What are the proper settings for this car?

 

[parabulla]

You need faster paint, and a smoother windshield.

 

[Machate-man]

Down force will slow your car down slot in a straight line if you have got it on take it off

There's downforce that can't be removed by default.

 

[Famine]

The F1's top speed is 231mph at 7,500rpm in 6th gear. The XP5 ran 241mph at Ehra-Lessien with the limiter removed, allowing it to hit 7,800rpm in 6th gear.