With the aim to find out how long it takes for vehicles to come to a complete stop after applying brakes, mid-day spoke to automobile experts who conducted speed tests on all types of vehicles at Kharghar and Palghar area earlier this year. The experts shared official data of the tests. 

Premium Luxury SUV cars

Premium Luxury SUV cars, like the Mercedes carrying Cyrus Mistry, weigh around 2,500 kg. An auto expert on the condition of anonymity told mid-day, “Premium Luxury SUV models have premium safety measures. If such a car is running at 100 kmph speed and the driver applies brakes, it will completely stop in 2.7 seconds after covering around 36.5 metres. This is a very impressive brake system for such heavy SUVs.”