Board Thread:Game Discussion/@comment-23.250.120.172-20170308204911/@comment-27170954-20170309151622

It's a stat in the game. No different than braking, accel, or grip - they are all relative stats, not absolute.

I don't think there are any cars where we can reach the stated top speed without gravity assist. The P1 GTR can run flat-out around indy speedway and never exceeds 242mph. stated top speed is 246mph (fully upgraded)

Same thing with the RPM Ford Fusion. Claimed FU top speed is 213mph. I've seen 212mph with assistance from the draft. BUt running alone on Daytona Speedway only gets 208mph.