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Old 01-30-2007, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Ferdman View Post
BENZ-LGB, with a 3.06 differential the driveshaft turns 3.06 times for each turn of the rear wheels. Higher number differentials produce more torque ... some hot rods had 4.11 differentials ... and lower top end speed. Conversely, lower number differentials produce less torque and higher top end speed.
Fred:

Thank you for the info. That would explain the higher numbers for the 300CE and the 300SL.

Again, thanks.
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