Thread: 98mph. 1985 300D, (dirty plugged filters + previous owner lack of maintenance)
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Old 11-19-2012, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Doktor Bert View Post
Anybody have the drag coefficient of a W116??? I am wondering if 140 is possible with the 2.47:1 swap......I can get 120-125 out of it right now with the 3.07:1 axle @ 5000 rpm.

With the 215/70R14's and 2.47:1 axle, not accounting for converter slippage or other variables, 140 mph would come in at 4500 rpm...
I feel you may not have enough power available to get you up there. Could as easily be wrong though.
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