Tim Streater wrote:

As soon as I was in der Vaterland it's a steady 120-130 all the way

MPH? And your fuel consumption at these speeds is what?

Dunno about him, but when I used to do it in my Jag(s) the fuel
consumption was a fairly reasonable 23 mpg.

Note: I used to do these sorts of speeds in a Stag when it was still
legal to do so in France.

Taking your life in your hands.