Heh,

I thought the v8's had a four speed like the sixes. Guess I'm the dummy in this scenario. Why would they put fewer gears in the bigger car? I guess due to strength or they felt it didn't need the extra speed due to hp & torque?

take care,

Jester

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Current MBZ:
1970 280s - no rust california car
1966 230s - Dad's merc. big honkin sunroof, in family since early 80's

Departed MBZ:
1986 300sd - Mom's killed by a wreck @ 200k or so
1976 W123 300d - Slow, sold due to rust @ 275k mi
1970 280SE - Bought new, my first car in 1986. died from rust @ 300k, ran like a top.
196? 230 - My brother's college car. Rusted to pieces & egnine put in 230s we still have.