The Autobahn is the federal controlled-access highway system in Germany. The official German term is Bundesautobahn, which translates as 'federal motorway'. The literal meaning of the word Bundesautobahn is 'Federal Auto Track'.

Why does the autobahn have no speed limit?

In Germany, the Autobahn system of highways features sections that have no speed limit. These locations are typically where there is less traffic and more room for drivers to stretch the legs of their cars.

How fast can you go on the autobahn?

For cars and motorcycles traveling the bulk of the autobahn, there is an "advisory" speed limit of 130 kph (81 mph). It's not illegal to go faster, but in the event of a crash, a driver's liability may increase based on speed, even if the driver was not at fault.