> Curt Raymond wrote: > I never noticed any difference in max speed between my '78 > 240D and the '83 240D I used to have. Max speed is governor > limited and 5500rpm is 5500rpm no matter which way you slice > it. The '78 is slightly slower to get there but only slightly.
Yeah - but a 240d isn't limited by the governor in 4th gear. It's limited by the available power and air resistance. With 175/82 tires (I think that's about what a 175SR14 is), a 3.69 differential ratio, and 1:1 top gear - 5250 RPM equals 97 MPH [156 km/h]. I think that's the "shortest" differential and a rather small tire. Nitske lists 86 MPH [138 km/h] as the top speed for the early car which would be about 4350 RPM. The post-'79 is listed with a top speed of 89 MPH [143 km/h] which is about 4500 RPM. -- Philip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
