by fonzi » Wed Apr 30, 2014 8:05 am
Dr.Grillz wrote:fonzi wrote:I don't know German (and don't feel like using Google Translate), but "von 190 PS auf 230 PS" sounds like it could be an AMG modded m110 engine, and if so, that certainly makes it rarer than the 5-speed getrag 717 that MB (not AMG) put on lots of m110 engines.
Yes, the description does state a modded engine. For a 1978, I don't think MB offered a 5-speed just yet. I'm under the impression a 5-speed was offered for the 280 from 1982-ish onwards. Prior to that, it was automatic or 4-speed.
Yes. That's true. The getrag 717 came along around 1981 I think. The 716 five speed was available in 74-76 280sl/SLC, and based on the numbering, I believe that may have also been a getrag. For some reason it was not available in any of the 77-81 SLC (or 77-80 SL) cars.
[quote="Dr.Grillz"][quote="fonzi"]I don't know German (and don't feel like using Google Translate), but "von 190 PS auf 230 PS" sounds like it could be an AMG modded m110 engine, and if so, that certainly makes it rarer than the 5-speed getrag 717 that MB (not AMG) put on lots of m110 engines.[/quote]
Yes, the description does state a modded engine. For a 1978, I don't think MB offered a 5-speed just yet. I'm under the impression a 5-speed was offered for the 280 from 1982-ish onwards. Prior to that, it was automatic or 4-speed.[/quote]
Yes. That's true. The getrag 717 came along around 1981 I think. The 716 five speed was available in 74-76 280sl/SLC, and based on the numbering, I believe that may have also been a getrag. For some reason it was not available in any of the 77-81 SLC (or 77-80 SL) cars.