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Old 01-30-2007, 11:09 AM
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OF course differential ratios are dependant on engine performance & weight of car....ALSO a big factor is the transmission final ratio as well.

UNTIL 1990 MB only offered a 1/1 final transmission ratio in their auto transmissions. After 1997 all MB auto transmissions are overdrive units.

overdrive units allow for a Numerical righer ratio.
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