Looking at the B10 figures, one thing struck me: on paper, 168 is quoted, but in practice the car seems capable of going beyond that.
The highest figure I’ve seen reported is around 178, so it’s not a huge difference, but enough to make it clear that the official figure is conservative.
I got the same impression with the acceleration too: compared to the value in the spec sheet, the car feels more eager than you’d expect. I’m not talking about turning it into a sports car, obviously, but for everyday use it gives a lovely sense of push and responsiveness.
In my view, this is one of those cases where the spec sheet only tells half the story, and you get a sense of something extra when you actually drive it.