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The SL has shorter gears than I would have thought. 2500RPM at 85? It does make for quite instant acceleration without downshifting. You can barely see the MPG gauge but I’m getting about 25 and change, so it doesn’t matter. This was a steady, flat cruise.
The SL has shorter gears than I would have thought. 2500RPM at 85? It does make for quite instant acceleration without downshifting. You can barely see the MPG gauge but I’m getting about 25 and change, so it doesn’t matter. This was a steady, flat cruise.
At that RPM rate I'm betting you will still have a good top end MPH.
And the gusto will be there at 100 mph+ I'm guessing.
The SL has shorter gears than I would have thought. 2500RPM at 85? It does make for quite instant acceleration without downshifting. You can barely see the MPG gauge but I’m getting about 25 and change, so it doesn’t matter. This was a steady, flat cruise.
That's very classic Mercedes back in the eras of 5-speed an 4-speed transmissions. Definitely took me off guard when I was old enough to understand rpms and would monitor the tach when someone was driving me around.
At that RPM rate I'm betting you will still have a good top end MPH.
And the gusto will be there at 100 mph+ I'm guessing.
Oh it's governed at 155, so obviously that overdrive gear will take you right there lol. And yes, it has incredible high speed legs.
Originally Posted by TangoRed
That's very classic Mercedes back in the eras of 5-speed an 4-speed transmissions. Definitely took me off guard when I was old enough to understand rpms and would monitor the tach when someone was driving me around.
Doesn't bother me at all but it is different, I don't remember W140s being this way. But that was a long time ago. I know MB all used the same 5speed automatic transmission at that time but gearing must have been different.
Also since I brought up gauges, I love that the coolant gauge is actually accurate. It fluctuates just a bit when I drive.
The SL has shorter gears than I would have thought. 2500RPM at 85?
how many gears does your car have?
obviously transmission gearing depends on many factors including responsiveness, durability, complexity, fuel economy, etc.
my LC has 10 gears and 9 and 10 are clearly only for highway cruising (probably 1500rpm at 80). in either of the sport modes the car automatically limits itself to the first 8 gears for more responsiveness.
Doesn't bother me at all but it is different, I don't remember W140s being this way. But that was a long time ago. I know MB all used the same 5speed automatic transmission at that time but gearing must have been different.
Also since I brought up gauges, I love that the coolant gauge is actually accurate. It fluctuates just a bit when I drive.
My ML500 is almost at 3k by 80mph. I quickly looked at the W140 forums and they were around the same rpm. MB really wanted that responsive feel on the highway.
Slick ad that popped up in one of my feeds. Those Contis did look nice when new at least.
Nice ad. Sometimes when I am bored. I like to call old phone numbers from old mags. I just called this one. The number now belongs to a medical alert centre
one time I called a number for the United Colours of Benetton.
Spoiler
and I got a live operator who said “thank you for calling the United Colours of Benetton…..hahah. I got scared and hung up
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Finishing up the XJR, before water would just cling and sheet....countless water spots and scratches are removed now. Finally looks decent but the hood could really use a repaint IMO
Finishing up the XJR, before water would just cling and sheet....countless water spots and scratches are removed now. Finally looks decent but the hood could really use a repaint IMO
Juuuuuuunk
They actually became more reliable when Ford bought them....FORD! Lol.
Slick ad that popped up in one of my feeds. Those Contis did look nice when new at least.
I remember that ad!
Originally Posted by Striker223
JAAAAAAAG
Finishing up the XJR, before water would just cling and sheet....countless water spots and scratches are removed now. Finally looks decent but the hood could really use a repaint IMO
Lookin good!
Originally Posted by Sodbuster1
Juuuuuuunk
They actually became more reliable when Ford bought them....FORD! Lol.
That is actually a product of Jag after Ford bought them...
