SL/R129: High Speeds in Reverse
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From: Abbotsford, BC, Canada
1999 SL 500 & 2011 E 550 4Matic
High Speeds in Reverse
On his web site:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/sl/index.htm
Ken Rockwell notes that due to the gear ratios ... the R129 SL with S/W switch can do the following in reverse!:
Quote:
"Reverse: 3.16:1 in normal mode, 1.95:1 in winter mode.
That's right: the SL500 has TWO reverse gears! Select the "W" winter mode for high-speed reverse driving. At redline you can hit 50 MPH in the usual reverse gear, or 84 MPH in the winter-mode reverse gear!"
Has any one ever tried this?
http://www.kenrockwell.com/sl/index.htm
Ken Rockwell notes that due to the gear ratios ... the R129 SL with S/W switch can do the following in reverse!:
Quote:
"Reverse: 3.16:1 in normal mode, 1.95:1 in winter mode.
That's right: the SL500 has TWO reverse gears! Select the "W" winter mode for high-speed reverse driving. At redline you can hit 50 MPH in the usual reverse gear, or 84 MPH in the winter-mode reverse gear!"
Has any one ever tried this?
