Hi Michael

I know what you mean. I guess my 88 300SL has the same Euro engine but being an auto I also get the kick down kicking in as well at about the same time so there's quite a push in the back at just over 3000 revs - I've never looked at the rev counter closely as I've always been busy controlling the car as it surges forward but it must be about 3.2krpm.

My engine was set up a couple of months ago by a great local indie who spent ages getting the mix & timing spot on(it had been a bit weak) so I guess it's a built in thing to allow you to accellerate slowly when you want (below 3,2) and quick when you feel like it (past the 3.3mark).

It's an early hot spring in the UK and I've got the hard top off - 18dec C already at 10am so I'm off out in the sun later - in APRIL - it's not normal but GREATTTTTTTTTTT

Happy Motoring

Jim

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