Hey,

I've been wondering, what 'type' of autobox do '80s Mercedes use?

The 1999 Golf 1.6 8v Auto I drove recently had none of the nice characteristics I'm used to, primarily the quick step off:

Rather than a whump of torque pushing you off from a standstill as you put your foot to the floor and the revs sit at ~2200 rpm (you know what I mean.. even in a 2.0, and starting in 2nd), it seemed to have none of this effect.


Instead, it stepped off weakly, the revs built steadily (still 'slipping' of course) and only pulled at high revs. I realise it has less torque.. but the effect felt like it was to do with the box.


I couldn't figure the car out - none of the pleasant autobox tricks. With a manual it's nice, & quick enough.



So what does MB use, and what do these cheaper/newer cars use?

thanks

Rusty

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190E's:
2.5-16v 1990 90,000m Astral Silver
2.0E 8v 1986 107,000m Black 2nd owner
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