The 180 km/h speed limiter is in effect
While there are Volvos that can reach speeds of 155 mph (250 km/h) electronically, new cars will be subject to a stricter limiter. This measure was first announced early March 2019, and is now being implemented globally across all models of the automaker. The Swedish brand Geely will limit the maximum speed to 112 mph (180 km/h) in the future.
This shouldn’t be a problem considering that there are very few places on Earth where you could go higher than this without violating the law. Except for certain sections in Germany’s Autobahn, where speed limits are not enforced, Wikipedia According to the Isle of Man, there is no general speed limit for rural two-lane roads.
Volvo’s decision will not be an issue for law-abiding drivers but it will be a problem for owners who want to race their cars on the track. Although it’s unlikely you’ll see many T8s going 113 mph on the local circuit, Volvo admitted that its decision was controversial.
You may not be allowed to use the full potential of the product you own. Volvo says that limiting cars to 112 MPH is a decision made to reduce the risk of being involved in an accident caused by speeding. The company will also sell new vehicles with a Care Key that allows owners to set additional speed limits. This is a great feature for a young driver or inexperienced driver.
Volvo has imposed a stricter speed limit as part of its ambitious Safety Vision objective. However, driving the 155-mph Polestar1, a plug in hybrid sports coupe that is based on a shorter S90, is technically possible.