I've driven at minimum, a dozen different W210 e55's. They won't light up from a flat foot standing start. Perhaps out road surfaces are different in Oz?
Even the W211 on our roads doesn't light up imeadiately. First a little squeaking, then she breaks traction and spins. I've left 140metres of black without any brake in a W211 e55.
I've also had the furtune to drive an SL65. Wheelspin at 70mph anyone?

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Andrew
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