Will the Slate’s 8 seconds to 60 mph be adequate for safe highway merging?

[Luxrage]

Then I see top speed is only 90mph? Really? I didn't think any modern vehicles had that low of a top speed. I realize highest speed limit is US is 85mph so technically it's fast enough, but sheesh, a vehicle that can't even go triple digits seems very unappealing, even if it is not something I need. I guess an upside to driving this thing would be that I'd never get another triple digit speeding ticket!

The Jeep Rubicon 392 is governed to 99*, so it's not a huge gap for 90. I have certainly pushed my cars beyond 90 once or twice in regular traffic, but Texas's highways are wide, flat speedways half the time.

*told this is due to the speed rating on the tires.

 

[bloo]

You guys have all been spoiled. My current ride is a '21 Seltos with the slow four and CVT. 0-60 in something under 9 seconds.

Slowest car I've owned was an '82 Chevette, auto. 0-60 in 15, 70mph top speed.

 

[enigma9o7]

Slowest car I've owned was an '82 Chevette, auto. 0-60 in 15, 70mph top speed.

What a coincidence, the first car I ever owned was an '82 Chevette, although mine was manual. Bought it for $500 in 1993. And also the slowest car I've ever owned, although I'm sure i got an 85mph speeding ticket in it. It just took a long time to get up to speed. I remember it was in Oregon and was super expensive and I had to go to court in Salem and the judge cut the fine in half, but it was still expensive, I think $260 iirc.

 

[AZFox]

Top speed of my CJ-5 was about 65mph (unless there was a headwind).

That didn't stop me from getting a speeding ticket one time for going 11mph over the posted limit.
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[Luxrage]

My Tracker's 0-60 is around 12 seconds, but that's essentially a Samurai in a refined body so it's not surprising.