[mleizza]

Seeing that most Ferraris I have seen (308's and 328's) have their speedometer needle stuck on 5 mph, does it mean I am doing 35 mph when the needle is registering at 40? Seems like it...

Thanks,
Marc

 

[Pete04222]

Funny you should ask, there have been a few speedometer questions come up lately.
The other day I was driving by a remote speed control device thingy and it said I was doing 35mph, my speedo said 40.

 

[Brian]

Although Ferrari instruments are not noted for their accuracy the fact that the speedo and usually tach needles as well, stop at the lowest mark above zero is just a long standing tradition if you will and has no relationship to it's innaccuracy except accidental or coincidental in nature.

 

[mleizza]

Okay, thanks for the replies guys. I think Pete answered it with what I expected. It really does not seem like I am doing 40 when the needle says so, so I'll assume that being stuck on 5 mph is a deduction of 5mph off of the actual registered speed.

Thanks,
Marc

 

[Boxer]

It also depends on if the right size tires are fitted. If lower profile tires are fitted vs the sizes original recommeded, then it will throw the speedometer off.