we have the 8 in the SL and in my opinion that is the proper motor for the car. plenty of power, handles well. doesn't seem to have the wiring problems the 1990's S class has. From what I've read the major problem is the oil tubes in the motor.
Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 7:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S vs 8 Cyl 500 > How does that compare to the 5 litre V8? Some say that the V8 is the better > motor, particularly in the SL due to the extra weight of the V12. Have you > driven a 600SL? > I don't think that the extra weight is going to affect handling in the sedan > as much and the extra torque would be an asset in the heavier four door. > > Hendrik > with the mighty four banger Merc and a couple of six cylinder diesel 4x4's > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 9:59 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S? > > > > 402 horsepower > > 428 torque > > > > Amazing car to drive. Love ours. Lots of power. Wiring sucks. > > > > James Zavesky > > 1991 500SL > > 1992 600SEL > > 1995 E320 > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Brian Chase" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 1:05 AM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S? > > > > > >> Alex, yes - that's what I recall and am talking about when I say it > >> looked > >> sort of out of place (I thought bogus). Good observation. Stout car > > though. > >> Anybody know the h.p., torque, and performance specs? > >> > >> Brian > >> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
