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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy
The W124's must be geared pretty high, 85 seems to be the top of third in the W126's.
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That sounds right,
They(W124) are 8% taller with 205/65/15's. However most have 195's, so there would be a 6% difference.
My brother-in-law's '87 300D actually kicks down at 85 mph.
http://www.ejzcars.com/TCLockupOnly.mov(1.5 meg)
The above link is third gear in an SDL up to about 85 mph.