YES - my stinky old finger is pointing at you...

Yes

Mr Piccolo,

With suitably rated tyres (and there are many A/T's rated to well over 160 km/h) and proper suspension is it is safe in the right conditions.

Cheers,

Jim.

PS: Just how did your finger get so stinky? LOL

For tyre ratings http://www.4wdworld.com.au/tipstricks/tireterm_O4.htm
As for cruising around at 160+ , Is he from up here as most of us aren't in that much of a hurry.

I'm not sure there is a diesel that will be capable of doing that. does he need diesel? someone here reckoned they got their old gq diesel up to 145!

I've seen another Grand Cherokee CRD (turbo-diesel) do 165 easily. He reckoned that he had another few more kays to go. Same would go for the Merc ML270 and BMW X5 T/D's - common rail diesels are pretty quick as far as 4WD engines go.

VW Touareg V10 diesel would be well within its limits I would think, if U have the dollars, but maybe unsuitable for OZ off road.

My old 80 series turbo intercooled petrol would run 250kph in 5th gear on the rev limiter, even in the dirt, and when it was running those speeds in the Aus safari, it was using BF All Terrains, also did some rallies on 35 x 12.5 BF mud terrains in that car, which stood up to 200kph plus dirt driving, even while we grabbed fastest time on some stages..

My 40 with 454 on 36" tyres would run 200kph, even with 10 psi in the tyres in the bush while racing my bro and friends who were on 600 dirt bikes....... trying to catch me 8-).

My current V6 rodeo goes to 185 kph, on the dirt back roads going home.

And my current prado TD with dtronic and 285's runs 159kph by the gps in 5th, faster in 4th but to many rpm for to long hwy, last trip to qld, driving at night especially once past Dubbo, we were doing flat 140-160kph hwy on the MTR's, fully loaded, for a 3 week stay at Moreton/fraser/nth straddie covering 1240km in just under 10 hrs.

Only one 4WD capable of this the FORD EXPLORER not a problem it will sit on 180kph all day NO PROBLEM thats what they are for, long distance cruisers, nothing comes close !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You want a fast 4WD, Ford Explorer is it.

Baz.

Another thing i had ours to 210 kph !!! the auto will do more.

The LX470 will sit on 180 with ease but you can see the fuel gauge moving to the left. So I'd expect the V8 cruiser to be capable of that sort of speed too. It may be worth waiting for the new Discovery - 220kW should give some speed.

It's quite common in north-west WA to buy the new turbo diesel F series. They then buy a new chip for the EFI and their off. Not uncommon for them to go 160+ for extended time. Had one sneak up on me when I was on the bike. I was going pretty quick so I wasn't watching the mirrors but he passed me at around 180 and kept going. The ZZR1100 isn't a slouch. Interesting to see how the new ford 4L V6 goes.

I'd say most modern 4bys will do over 160km/h given correctly rated tyres. However, if that was a necessary requirement then I'd be looking for one that has nice long gearing for those speeds.

I have briefly had my 3.5 Jackaroo upto 170km/h (approx 4000rpm in top gear) it felt like it could happily stay at that speed, but it would be drinking the juice at a horrendous pace.

It depends on what your mate wants to spend. I sat on 160 kph with the cruise control on the Rangy doing all the work and it had no trouble keeping that up for ages. This was in outback NSW and you could see for miles.
The RR is designed for high speed use on the Autobarns so it is right at home at that speed. It has a number of features designed to automatically increase the safety and comfort levels at speed, including the fact that the they come standard with tyres on them that are rated for high speed use.
The disadvantage is that mine is a diesel so fuel consumption is savage at that speed, the V8 would be far better for continuos use at those speeds.

Lots of vehicles will do 160, but does your mate want to be stopping to refuel every 250km?

EEKKK!!! Can you all let me know what your rego numbers are so I can hide when you come zipping past, while I plod along. I haven't a clue what the top speed of our 4x4 is, I'm quite happy staying in my own safety zone of about 110kms/hour.
Perhaps I reallly am turning into a little old lady!
Cheers
Anni

3.5v6 manual jackaroo, standard with s rated tyres for 180k, b/stone 683/694 are s rated as well, vic cops out of alex etc. use them for chasedowns as well as off road work.

Being japanese built they have the 180k speed limiter fitted and they will sit quite happily just under this, but they do cruise really easily at 160 without being too thirsty especially if you run 38-40 psi in the tyres.

But like any car you shouldnt flog them along in 35+ heat.

mine goes like a champion at speed (or so ive been told mr plod) but couldnt keep up with a friends r34 gtr v'spec skyline - funny that !!

Its the norm for 4wd,s to cruise around $120 to $150 on nt roads.Alot will have nt govt plates.

We had to hire an 80 series petrol after we rolled the work vehicle a few years ago. It would do an easy 170 to 180 towing a small auger drilling rig. Fuel economy when tobleepbut we sure did get there in a hurry. Didnt maintain that speed for long though as it didnt want to stay in the one lane it kept wandering all over the place like a boat.

My Pajero NL manual recommends using overdrive when exceeding 200kph.

RR

you said your friend is cashed up, so has he considered the porsche cayenne turbo? It is reputed to be the worlds fastest 4wd - enough in standard trim to comfortably crud on all vehicles mentioned so far, including that crazy sounding 80 series backyard jobbie. At 160 you could probably tow a substantial fuel supply to help offset the 3mpg fuel consumption.

Just came to mind - BMW X5 , dunno about low range stuff but awesome as a high speed tourer, got a copy of a mag where they are even towing with them at 160-180 they were certainly damn impressed with them on road.

Thanks for your responses everyone.