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What is your RPM at 55 MPH

719 views 2 replies 2 participants last post by  CPHbenz 
#1 ·
Hey all,

I have a 1977 Mercedes 280 SE US version. At 55 mph it revs at 3000 rpm in what I assume is 4th gear. Is this the same in your 280?


Kris
 
#2 ·
thats correct for your model.

in your transmission 4th gear is 1:1 and your axle is a 3.69

you can drive it at normal freeway speeds youre not gonna hurt it.

if euros have the same same ratio and last long on autobahns then you're ok :)

that said euro models have oil coolers yours doesnt.
 
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