do the european version 600sl v12s make more power than US spec cars?

[gmo442]

i just picked up a 1992 600sl european version and was wondering if it made more than the 402hp of the US cars...i remember seeing reports it made 450 somewhere

[stats007]

They were the same - 389bhp and 570Nm torque.

[gmo442]

the early 600s made over 400hp before they were rerated at 389

just like the 500sl was 322hp before it was rerated ro 315

[stats007]

I'm afraid that's a myth. Only the US R107 series had detuned versions for emissions reasons.

You have the 120.981 engine with LH Jetronic fuel injection?