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Speed Limiter Removal

Professional removal of the factory-set electronic speed limiter (VMAX). Unlock your vehicle's true top speed potential for track and motorsport use.

From £30
1,500+
Limiters Removed
All OEM
Supported
Instant
Processing
Track
Ready

Most modern vehicles are electronically limited to a top speed well below their mechanical capability. This is a software restriction imposed by the ECU — not a physical limitation of the engine, transmission, or chassis.

Common Factory Speed Limits

  • German cars (BMW, Audi, Mercedes) — 250 km/h (155 mph) gentlemen's agreement
  • Japanese imports (JDM) — 180 km/h (112 mph)
  • Commercial vehicles (vans, trucks) — 90 mph or 56 mph (EU-regulated)
  • Some performance models — artificially limited to differentiate from higher trim levels

Key Benefits

Unrestricted Top Speed
Remove the factory-imposed electronic speed limit, allowing your engine to deliver power to its natural maximum.
All Manufacturers
German cars (BMW, Audi, Mercedes) at 250 km/h, commercial vehicles at 90 mph, JDM imports at 180 km/h — we remove them all.
Combine with Remap
Speed limiter removal is often combined with a Stage 1 or Stage 2 remap for maximum performance on track.
Clean Implementation
No fault codes, no warnings. The limiter is simply raised or removed from the ECU calibration.

How It Works

Read ECU
Extract your ECU file via OBD or bench read.
We Remove It
The speed limiter value is raised or disabled in the ECU calibration. Clean, simple modification.
Flash Back
Write the modified file to your ECU. No additional calibration needed.
Track Day Ready
Your vehicle is now unrestricted. Please use responsibly on appropriate roads or tracks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do manufacturers limit speed?

German manufacturers agreed to a voluntary 250 km/h limit. Japanese manufacturers limit at 180 km/h. Commercial vehicles have legal limits. These are all software restrictions, not hardware limits.

Is speed limiter removal legal?

The modification itself is legal in most countries. However, exceeding posted speed limits on public roads is illegal everywhere. This service is intended for track, motorsport, and unrestricted road use (e.g., Autobahn).

Will my car actually go faster?

Only if your engine has sufficient power. Removing the limiter does not add horsepower — it removes the electronic restriction that prevents the engine from delivering power above a certain speed.

Can I combine this with other modifications?

Yes. Speed limiter removal is commonly combined with Stage 1/2 remaps and is included in many of our packages.

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