While the base game allows you to disable the 90 km/h governor in the settings, physics still dictates your top speed. Even the most powerful Scania or Volvo engines usually top out around 160–170 km/h before air resistance and gear ratios win the battle.
, as the base game and standard "No Speed Limit" mods are typically constrained by realistic truck parts and game engine physics. While many legacy high-speed mods were "patched" or broken by major game updates (such as the shift to version 1.58+ in early 2026), players can still reach extreme speeds by manually modifying game files or using specific modern tuning mods. Steam Community Methods for Achieving Extreme Speeds euro truck simulator 2 speed mod 400 km h patched