[W126 Coupe] Help! : diff ratio's

[Dawid Loubser]

Hi Alec,

According to information I found searching the mailing list archives,  
the standard diff ratio of the 560SEC
is indeed 2.47. (Unless there's a difference between the US and  
European models, but there is not
as far as I am aware, especially if you've seen many 2.47 ones around  
here.)

I'm actually surprised that the 560SEC has a higher ratio (more RPM  
per km/h) than the 500SEC (at 2.24).
I would have imagined them making the 560 more of a relaxed, higher- 
top-speed cruiser, considering
the more powerful engine. On the other hand, maybe the 5.6L M117  
engine has better high-revving
characteristics, as well as the fact that the top speed is already  
artificially limited to 250km/h (with some
RPM left if the limitation is removed).

But still, considering the Autobahn cruiser intent of the car, I'm  
surprised.

regards,
Dawid

P.S. Mailing list archive search: http://www.mercedes.cx/560SEC/ 
archives/secq.html


On 26 Apr 2007, at 9:03 vm., Divov wrote:


> Please could anyone tell me what the standard diff ratio is on a  

> 560SEC.

> This can easily be read off by looking at the diff from the rear  

> and is stamped on the bottom left hand corner.

> Help greatly appreciated.

> (the 500SEC is 2.24)

> Thanks

> Alec D.

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