CX 7: 210 km/h on German Autobahn

[JO777]

The title says it: I had the chance to go twice to the speed limit of my CX 7. This is possible on the German highway, legally of course!
Once on the way from Basel towards Karlsruhe, the other day from Lindau towards Mnchen.
The acceleration from 160 to 190 was amazing, you could really feel the turbo! Also the maximum of 210 km/h was easily achieved. The car felt very stable. It is to say that we in Europe have a reworked suspension which was optimised on a race course in Germany before the European models were released.
The guys in the big BMW's and Audi's didn't believe there eyes.......
I hope the you folks over there are not too jealous

Greetings
Jo

 

[Stinkles]

Vorsprung Durch Zoom Zoom,

 

[Shaz]

Pics on the Autobahn or it didn't happen.

 

[offset_98]

I think the suspension tuning is the same...thats why we like it so much and the magazines b**** that its too stiff. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

 

[bertrand_CX_7]

How it's look like with recalls in DE ?

This could help me have an opinion if Mazda deliver the same setup in Europe like in US. So I'll know where to buy some pieces if my car brake down -

 

[JO777]

In Europe the first CX7's were delivered 2 months ago.
So far no problems, no recalls, nothing. Thanks to you guys over there for testing it out. I guess we got the improved version.....

Greetings
Jo

 

[CX-7owner]

No, it's different, they tuned it a lot tighter than the version we get.

 

[Holgi]

and mazda deliver only 4WD to Germany, and there are only two versions you could buy. without nothing and fully loaded. so, it's very easy to decide.


i'm a little bit sad, because you can't get automatic.

btw: my car is still not there, but first day of deliver you guys will get a video live on german highway (drive)

 

[Dalton]

Pics on the Autobahn or it didn't happen.

210 km/h is official manufacturers claim also, therefore it's not so hard to belive.
For metrically challanged, that makes about 130,5 mph. And it's still quoted as "electronically governed" (boom06)

http://www.mazda.de/Showroom/CX-7/Specs/?model=Mazda_CX-7&panel=technic&dataid=5428&index=4

click the -Fahrleistungen und Verbruche- section for performance data

 

[JO777]

@Holgi
Hope you get your car soon!
Freu dich darauf! It's a pure pleasure to drive this baby!
Greetings
Jo
PS: please don't drive and film at the same time (confused)(hi)

 

[SuperStretch18]

and mazda deliver only 4WD to Germany, and there are only two versions you could buy. without nothing and fully loaded. so, it's very easy to decide.


i'm a little bit sad, because you can't get automatic.

btw: my car is still not there, but first day of deliver you guys will get a video live on german highway (drive)

I'll trade you my automatic if you want...(yippy)

 

[StickShiftCamry]

I think the suspension tuning is the same...thats why we like it so much and the magazines b**** that its too stiff. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

U live in NV, so the roads are much smoother, try driving ur CX-7 here in NYC on a daily basis. I wouldn't want a stiffer suspension, i couldn't imagine them making a stiffer suspension. Basically i sometimes don't wanna drive it because of the unforgiving suspension, my girl's new '07 super low civic has a softer suspension.

 

[SPEED305]

Whats the top s[eed any has achieved? I took my friend to the airport the other day @ 5am, he drives a cx-7, and on the way back, I let her ripp!!
i got to 125 very easy, and felt very solid at that speed. im considering one for the girl. i wanna go drive it again!

 

[offset_98]

I hit 120 on the speedometer but hit a virtual brick wall. While 120 was indicated, the car is governed at 117 and I think I hit the 117mph governor. I too was on the highway w/ no traffic but we were rushing to the hospital, not speed testing it - not a normal occasion or reason to hit that speed otherwise.

 

[offset_98]

U live in NV, so the roads are much smoother, try driving ur CX-7 here in NYC on a daily basis. I wouldn't want a stiffer suspension, i couldn't imagine them making a stiffer suspension. Basically i sometimes don't wanna drive it because of the unforgiving suspension, my girl's new '07 super low civic has a softer suspension.

You'd be surprised...our newer main roads are very nice...our secondary roads are complete s*** with no end in sight. We actually have commercials on the radio now asking our state government to add money to the roadway system because our US and State routes are falling apart.

 

[hectik1]

I hit 120 on the speedometer but hit a virtual brick wall. While 120 was indicated, the car is governed at 117 and I think I hit the 117mph governor.

Same thing here. Used to driving the Evo....it doesn't stop.(drive2)

 

[Holgi]

....

btw: my car is still not there, but first day of deliver you guys will get a video live on german highway (drive)

Sorry guys, you have to wait.

I've just get a call from my dealer. Delivery in Calendar Week four or five(notcool)

poor little heart .... break a little :'(

 

[Holgi]

Hi,

first awful, don't make movies and drive at the same time.

So kids, don't try this at home(rofl2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zalTIm_-TFs

At the end you will see it.

It was my first try to make movie, while driving. A little bit difficult ...

Next time i need a passenger (spin)

 

[Kojack]

sweet, you had lots left too....she was only about half way to redline! just need some more boost! haha ha

 

[Holgi]

i've got stick shifter, so i started in sixth gear, because i could not hold the camera and switch gears.