For many exotic car enthusiasts the Autobahn is a dream roadway. The German controlled-access roadway is similar to a freeway here in the US, but with no set speed limit, it allows motorists to travel at speeds we would ordinarily never dream of.
What we think of as “the Autobahn” is actually a 12,200 kilometer network of freeways in Germany, many of which of which have a posted recommended speed of 130 kilometers per hour (81 miles per hour). However, these roads are famous for not having a blanket speed limit.
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Being able to drive a Lamborghini on these German highways is a dream for many people. With a top speed of over 300 kilometers per hour, this car could easily quadruple the posted speed limit on many US freeways.
The autobahn network has some speed limits. Road junctions, construction areas, and other dangerous spots have a posted speed limit. Also, temporary speed limits are imposed when weather conditions make high speeds unsafe. When this happens, monitors above the road display the temporary limit.
Even when there isn’t a general speed limit, the autobahn roadways are not without rules. The “Rechtsfarghebot” rule requires motorists to use the left lane only for passing other drivers. Unless they plan to pass, drivers are expected to remain in the right lane.
The autobahn construction was actually officially begun during the 1920s and 1930s. The autobahns are considered the first limited-access, high-speed network of roads. Many of the autobahns were originally paved during World War II to help provide secret airports in tunnels and nearby woods.
However, the autobahns were not used extensively as roadways until the 1950s when most of the roads were repaired. Some sections of the autobahns were not repaired until after the German reunification in 1990.
Since many of us cannot really realize out dream of driving a Lamborghini on the Autobahn, we can at least make the Lamborghini part a reality. There are several options for exotic car fans, including renting a Lamborghini or joining an exotic car sharing club.
Another option is to participate in an automotive dream tour. Those who participate in dream tours get to drive five high-performance cars in a single day. The cars total about 2,000 horsepower. One of these cars in a Lamborghini Gallardo.
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“With a top speed of over 300 miles per hour, this car could easily quadruple the posted speed limit on many US freeways.”
-This is incorrect. I think you mean 300 Kilometers per hour. The fastest production car in the world, the Bugatti Veyron, has a top speed of 253 miles-per-hour. It achieves this with over 1,000 horsepower at a cost of over $1 million. No Lamborghini short of something with a jet engine on the drag strip has a top speed in excess of 300 miles per hour.
What would the cost per day or week for a rental with all taxes, Cost per mile and insurance be for the following cars :
BMW M-3 E-92 420 hp
Ferrari Italia 458
Lamborghini
Porsche 911 Turbo
I and my wife have been to Germany and europe over a dozen times and have rented BMW 320 and Mecedes C220 in the past. Our next trip will be summer 2011 but give us 2010 pricing. We are thinking of doing a European delivery on a BMW M-3 E-92 in 2011 but this rental sounds like a better deal. We could pickup and drop off in Frankfurt, Munich or Geneva which ever has the best car choices and rates. Is there a minimum rental time like 1 day in car 1 day in another car is what I was thinking.
Thanks !
John Googins
Cell 303-547-0084
john.googins@gmail.com