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Raise top speed limiter to 230 km/h for C10 AWD in Sport mode

The C10 AWD is electronically limited to 190 km/h despite having 440 kW of power and at least W-rated tires (270 km/h). At 190 km/h the powertrain uses only 25% of its available output — the remaining 75% is wasted potential. Physics analysis shows the C10 AWD is capable of well over 250 km/h based on its power-to-drag ratio. At 230 km/h the drivetrain would use approximately 43% of available power, well within safe thermal and mechanical limits. The oil-cooled PMSM motors, 800V architecture and LFP thermal management are all designed to handle sustained loads far beyond what 230 km/h demands. There is no hardware limitation preventing a higher top speed. The W-rated tires are certified to 270 km/h. The CTC 2.0 chassis provides 42,500 Nm/degree torsional rigidity. The battery-integrated low centre of gravity ensures stability at speed. Only a software parameter artificially restricts the vehicle. For reference, competitors in this power class offer significantly higher top speeds: Zeekr 007 AWD (475 kW): 250 km/h Tesla Model Y Performance (393 kW): 250 km/h BYD Seal AWD (390 kW): 210 km/h Porsche Taycan 4S (390 kW): 250 km/h The C10 AWD has more power than all of the above yet has the lowest top speed. This undermines the vehicle's positioning as a performance-oriented AWD SUV. We request the speed limiter be raised to at least 230 km/h, ideally as part of a Sport+ driving mode with manual activation after each startup. This would bring the C10 AWD in line with its competitors while keeping the standard modes limited to 190 km/h for everyday safety. The hardware is ready. The tires are ready. The owners are ready. We just need the software to catch up.