[W126 Coupe] US or Euro

[Jonathan Hodgman]

Also, if it's power you are after (ie, the 300bhp ECE/RUF engines) you will
need 10-1 pistons, proper tri Y manifolds, and hotter cams...and no
emissions hardware.

Jonathan


On 1/19/07, Axel Wulff <axelwulff at hotmail.com> wrote:

>

> All European cars had to go through major modifications to satisfy US

> Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.

>

> The most obvious differences on our cars are:

>

>    - 5 Mph. bumpers (wider bumpers)

>    - Headlamps

>    - 3rd brakelight in the rear window

>    - No rear foglight

>    - Catalytic converters and emissions control (smog pump in CA)

>

> In addition to the technical DOT requirements, MB made a number of

> marketing decisions in the US market.

>

>    - Post '86 only the 560 SEC imported to the US (420SEC and 500SEC

>    available in Europe).

>    - US cars were pretty much fully loaded vs. in Europe where the

>    options list was very long (leather, ACC, power everything, etc.).

>

> Hope this helps.

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Regards, Axel J. Wulff 610-731-5453 Cellular 610-572-4611 Home

>

> ------------------------------

> From: *RSLeeH2O at aol.com*

> Reply-To: *Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>*

> To: *mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com*

> Subject: *[W126 Coupe] US or Euro*

> Date: *Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:26:07 EST*

>

> Hello all,

>

> I have a 1988 560 SEC. Going through complete rebuild. I notice people

> talking about US and Euro MBs. I would assume that means cars made for

> Europe Vs cars made for the US. Is there a difference in the cars

> themselves? Where do I find an article on the differences?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Ron

>

>

>

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> >W126 SEC Mailing List

> >Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.

>

>

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>

>



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1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"
1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE
1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs:)
1989 560 SEC AMG (N.Amer 250/295)
1987 560 SEC US Spec
1986 560 SEC Currently being Parted
1986 560 SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
1986 560 SL  White on Burgundy
1985 500 SEL Euro (Parts Car)
1985 300 CD For Sale
1980 280 SE Euro
1978 300D TMU
1987 560 SEL 162K Midnight Blue on Gray RIP:(
1992 E300D 140K Champagne on Parchment tex (Sold)
1990 560 SEC 154K Anthracite on Gray (Sold)
1988 300 TE 160K Burgundy on Palomino (Sold)
1980 280 SE US 185K (Sold)
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