I think it's based on the (fahrt fahrt fahrt auf den) Autobahn. Now, I'm not german so I could be wrong, but here's what wikipedia says regarding speed limits on the autobahn:

Much of the system has no speed limit for some classes of vehicles.[1] However, limits are posted and enforced in areas that are urbanised, substandard, accident-prone, or under construction. On speed-unrestricted stretches, an advisory speed limit (Richtgeschwindigkeit) of 130 kilometres per hour (81 mph) applies.[2] While driving faster is not illegal in the absence of a speed limit, it can cause an increased liability in the case of a collision (which mandatory auto insurance has to cover); courts have ruled that an "ideal driver" who is exempt from absolute liability for "inevitable" tort under the law would not exceed Richtgeschwindigkeit.

So, it certainly seems there is a basis for the jokes, even if they aren't 100% historically accurate.

[+] Echrichor@feddit.uk 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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[–] miss_brainfart@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If there are people in the middle lane and you blast past them at double their speed, that could be seen as unsafe

First comes the Porsche, who then gets bullied off the left lane by a Lamborghini, who then gets bullied off the left lane by an Audi RS6.

That's Germany

[–] Bigmouse@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You forgot about the Ford Focus bullying the Audi off of the left lane.

"Was is'n des für ein Kombi? Der macht ja voll Terror!"

[–] miss_brainfart@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Legendary video

[–] cuacamole@feddit.de 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You can totally go 250km/h on the A5 from Frankfurt to Darmstadt, if traffic allows it. That wont always be possible, but typically if it isnt during work traffic, 160-200km/h is doable comfortably, even on other parts of the Autobahn

The longest unrestricted part that ive driven should be the A71, where you can go longer passages without restrictions, save for the tunnels.

[–] teuniac_@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

You're forgetting that my car doesn't go faster than 150km/h, and even at that speed the battery lasts way shorter than at a comfortable 120km/h🤡

Fuel consumption at 200km/h is almost double compared to 120km/h, so who has the cash anyway. And even if you do, is it worth it? Nah.