Possible driving speed
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this may cause excessive engine speed (the tachometer needle into the red zone) and damage the engine.
Petrol-powered vehicles without MIVEC engine
Shift point
st
1
gear
nd
2
gear
rd
3
gear
th
4
gear
th
Use 5
gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Petrol-powered vehicles with MIVEC engine
Shift point
st
1
gear
nd
2
gear
rd
3
gear
th
4
gear
th
Use 5
gear whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel economy.
Speed limit
1600 models
50 km/h (30 mph)
95 km/h (59 mph)
135 km/h (84 mph)
190 km/h (118 mph)
Speed limit
Vehicles with 16 inch tyres
50 km/h (30 mph)
100 km/h (62 mph)
140 km/h (87 mph)
185 km/h (115 mph)
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1800 models
50 km/h (30 mph)
90 km/h (59 mph)
130 km/h (84 mph)
170 km/h (118 mph)
Vehicles with 18 inch tyres
50 km/h (30 mph)
100 km/h (62 mph)
145 km/h (87 mph)
190 km/h (118 mph)
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