produce cars available for sale to the general public that go so very fast?
2007-02-04 07:22:29 · 16 answers · asked by emily_jane2379 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
It just sort of strck me as I was watching the 250 mph car on top gear, so haven't really formed an opinion of my own yet!
2007-02-04 07:39:44 · update #1
Most fatalities occur in built up areas at 30 - 40 mph. Is it irresponsible for manufacturers to make car that go this fast?
Whats the alternative, all ride round on bicycles? Horses?
People are often stabbed with household knives. Should the people who make these be more responsible?
How about Bryant & May & their matches. I'll bet a few of these have been used by arsonists. What were they thinking putting something so dangerous out there?
The sort of cars that are capable of 250mph speeds are only likely to be bought by a super rich elite, these people are hardly likely to be found doing donuts in asda car parks on a friday night. The people we should be concerned about is the 17-25 year olds in their vauxhall novas & citroen saxos. They are far more lethal as a group than supercar owners.
2007-02-04 07:51:02 · answer #1 · answered by uncle fester 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about it too much. Cars will get slower as fuel economy becomes a bigger concern.
Also, in the 80s, US manufacturers started putting speedometers in cars that only went up to about 70 or 80 miles per hour, because of the reasoning that having them read higher was just encouraging people to speed.
This also happened to be the time when the Japanese started kicking Detroit's ***. Coincidence?
2007-02-04 10:05:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
very very good question ive thought it myself many times,, but im in total agreement with uncle fester on this one, there should be some sort of law stating that anyone in the "boyracer" age group should only be able to buy something as powerful and fast as a robin reliant, this will not only bring their insurance down but will also give them the road experience they need to be a sensible driver when they are able to own a more powerful car, having said that when i passed my test at 17 i had a 1400 volvo and i used to belt up the motorway in it with my foot to the floor weaving and showing off, now im 30yrs old own a 3 litre turbo diesel toyota its a flying machine, ive had it two years ive not took it over 50 mph yet,
2007-02-04 10:31:24 · answer #3 · answered by 0000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like fast cars that u can buy on markets. It all depends on how the driver handles it. I've been in some fast cars doing 110 in a 50, its all in how you handle the car. It turns dangerous when ppl get too much power and cant handle it. And before you go slamming me for being a wreckless driver, im also an ex-racer so i know how to handle high speeds/conditions.
2007-02-04 08:43:30 · answer #4 · answered by ►ŦŕǖŦħŦěĿĿęŔ◄ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why can't you let other make their own choices? It is not the gun maker's fault that people get shot, and it is not the car company's business if people drive a car that can go fast fast. 250 mph is dangerous, but danger is what makes the world interesting. No one would watch NASCAR if they went 55.
2007-02-04 08:17:44 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan K 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not at all. It is the driver's responsibility to drive at a reasonable speed. Besides, those cars that go really fast usually have a fuel cutoff switch that kicks in when the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
2007-02-04 07:28:34 · answer #6 · answered by lj1 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, but it would be wasting my money to buy a car overly engineered to go 150 when I dare not risk going even 90 more than once every few years.
2007-02-04 09:20:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only an issue if you've got half a million quid to buy one! Bet it stops from 70 quicker than my car though!
2007-02-05 08:27:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it's not irresponsible but it is stupid. Why would you build a car with a power band that goes up to 140 mph when you could build an extremely effeciant car with a power band that only goes to say 80 or 90.
2007-02-04 07:38:53 · answer #9 · answered by wulfgar_117 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
For most people, the car is an emotional purchase.
They will follow their heart and go for something that is fun to drive!
...and why shouldn't we?
2007-02-04 07:33:01 · answer #10 · answered by gam3fr3aks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋