wait, so now all cars in the world have to optimize for a fraction of roads in Germany? or having a universal ability for everyone to take their Chrysler Pacifica or Chevy Equinox to a private race track? This explanation makes zero sense, tons (if not most) of cars that have 120-140 mph on the dashboard (such as the two above) will never go anywhere near Germany or a private race track. I'd rather go for the "acceleration" explanation elsewhere here - but what do I know.