At full throttle, how long would it take to empty the tank?

The Automotive Enthusiast · 03-08-2013, 10:41 AM

If you had a long enough road to go full throttle and hold it there, how long would it take for the car to go completely empty? I was re-watching the Top Gear Veyron episode and it got me thinking.

Edjay · 03-08-2013, 10:45 AM

I think your more likely to grenade the motor before you run out of fuel. But if it holds up I think you might have 30-50 miles till you run out.

05Mdriver · 03-08-2013, 10:55 AM

There is no way you would grenade a well lubricated OEM S65 motor running at full throttle for an extended period of time.

davesaddiction · 03-08-2013, 11:00 AM

What's consumption at WOT? 5?

Nordstat · 03-08-2013, 11:01 AM

I did a track day recently where I was nearly full throttle most of the day (big willow, CA). I filled the tank twice over the course of the day, driving roughly 100-120 miles total. The car is a total gas hog, especially when pushed.

Edjay · 03-08-2013, 11:04 AM

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What's consumption at WOT? 5?

Yeah. I remeber I was seeing around 2-5 mpg on WOT

Mr. ///M3 RD · 03-08-2013, 11:06 AM

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There is no way you would grenade a well lubricated OEM S65 motor running at full throttle for an extended period of time.

I agree ... one only needs to find the longest and straightest road for that high speed and hope a tire will not blow ... that longest road can be found in Australia ... one word of caution you may have to slow down when you see a heard of kangaroos

Mind you the engine might prematurely age quite a bit.

PS. State Central Cenneter Highway is a under construction highway from Brisbane, QLD to Perth, WA a non-stop road via Mt. Isa, Darwin, Broome, Port Hedland and finally finished up in Central Perth.
This road is expected to be around 8,500km long.

M3takesNYC · 03-08-2013, 11:32 AM

There is not a road long enough aside from a circle track. I think the engine would overheat if literally kept at 8400 rpms for 100 miles in a row without letting off!

exmowner · 03-08-2013, 11:56 AM

S65 motor in stock form wont overheat at WOT, if oil level is adequate that is. Then again on almost all north-american roads the longest straight that you would be able to hold WOT is what 40-50kms long? I mean all out without haveing to let off.

Uiop · 03-08-2013, 12:00 PM

OP you should try it and report your findings back to us

Pegasus · 03-08-2013, 12:02 PM

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schnell325 · 03-08-2013, 12:29 PM

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j2m · 03-08-2013, 12:35 PM

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M3Power_ · 03-08-2013, 12:45 PM

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uplusd · 03-08-2013, 12:50 PM

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Ghetto2315 · 03-08-2013, 12:56 PM

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Gearhead999s · 03-08-2013, 01:02 PM

On a fast track like Mosport GP or Watkins Glen I get about 50-55 minutes from a tank before the low fuel light comes on.

uplusd · 03-08-2013, 01:15 PM

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On a fast track like Mosport GP or Watkins Glen I get about 50-55 minutes from a tank before the low fuel light comes on.

killed it

GIdriver · 03-08-2013, 01:17 PM

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///Matthew · 03-08-2013, 01:20 PM

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JustMpwrd · 03-08-2013, 01:27 PM

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Jayp0d · 03-08-2013, 01:47 PM

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Haha you guys crack me up.

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Edjay First Lieutenant 4 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 08 E90 AW, 76 2002 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sacoftomatoes Ca iTrader: (0)	I think your more likely to grenade the motor before you run out of fuel. But if it holds up I think you might have 30-50 miles till you run out.
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exmowner Lieutenant Colonel 683 Rep 1,507 Posts Drives: 22 M3X / 14 GTR Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hallandale Beach FL iTrader: (7)	S65 motor in stock form wont overheat at WOT, if oil level is adequate that is. Then again on almost all north-american roads the longest straight that you would be able to hold WOT is what 40-50kms long? I mean all out without haveing to let off. __________________ 2022-G80 Xdrive BG 2014-GTR BE FBO 2016-HURACAN 610-4 (SOLD) 2021-G82 BASE (SOLD)
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Gearhead999s Major General 819 Rep 7,887 Posts Drives: RR Velar R=Dynamic M2C R1200GS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	On a fast track like Mosport GP or Watkins Glen I get about 50-55 minutes from a tank before the low fuel light comes on.
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