Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S vs 8 Cyl 500
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 >
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
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 > > >From: Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S? > >Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:06:36 -0800 > > > >On 1/29/06, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Fanciers, I was in Minneapolis tonight to hit a party at First Avenue, > >and I > > > walked past an interesting Benz: From the late '80s or early 90's by me > > > estimation. Long wheelbase. Didn't pay much attention 'til I saw the > > > uncharacteristic "V12" emblem on the side (I think behind the rear > >passenger > > > window) (the style of the lettering was what looked funny to me). > > > >I agree that the "V12" badge looks odd on those. The "V" in > >particular, I seem to recall, doesn't seem to fit in with the other > >characters in the Mercedes font. > > > >Alex Chamberlain > >'87 300D Turbo > > > >___ > >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 > > _ > On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to > get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement > > > ___ > 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 >
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 From: Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S? Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:06:36 -0800 On 1/29/06, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Fanciers, I was in Minneapolis tonight to hit a party at First Avenue, and I > walked past an interesting Benz: From the late '80s or early 90's by me > estimation. Long wheelbase. Didn't pay much attention 'til I saw the > uncharacteristic "V12" emblem on the side (I think behind the rear passenger > window) (the style of the lettering was what looked funny to me). I agree that the "V12" badge looks odd on those. The "V" in particular, I seem to recall, doesn't seem to fit in with the other characters in the Mercedes font. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo ___ 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 _ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement
Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S?
On Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 10:06 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: I agree that the "V12" badge looks odd on those. The "V" in particular, I seem to recall, doesn't seem to fit in with the other characters in the Mercedes font. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo It does stand-out. Maybe that's the intention. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S?
On 1/29/06, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Fanciers, I was in Minneapolis tonight to hit a party at First Avenue, and I > walked past an interesting Benz: From the late '80s or early 90's by me > estimation. Long wheelbase. Didn't pay much attention 'til I saw the > uncharacteristic "V12" emblem on the side (I think behind the rear passenger > window) (the style of the lettering was what looked funny to me). I agree that the "V12" badge looks odd on those. The "V" in particular, I seem to recall, doesn't seem to fit in with the other characters in the Mercedes font. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo
Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S?
I saw one once in Cambridge, MA that the guy (an "old" dude obviously with lots of cash, was kind of a gold chain and pinky ring type) had mounted this large crystal and silver hood ornament on. The crystal base was a hexagon or something, about 4" dia with flutings like an old roman column, and the silver winged thing on top stood another 6' tall or so, and was about that wide. I could not really tell what it was supposed to be, but it looked like hell. I thought a seagull had impaled itself on the hood, but it was worse than that -- almost as bad as they way his wife looked. "A Touch of Class" as the Italians liked to announce via a plate on the front of the car, sometimes with a red rose behind the letters. No offense to any Italians out there, but if you live around Cambridge, Reveah, Summahvull, Meffuh, etc you know exactly what I mean. This guy looked like a paving or hauling contractor. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yes dave walton wrote: Were all the W140 S600's long wheelbase? Thanks -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 1/29/06, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Fanciers, I was in Minneapolis tonight to hit a party at First Avenue, and I walked past an interesting Benz: From the late '80s or early 90's by me estimation. Long wheelbase. Didn't pay much attention 'til I saw the uncharacteristic "V12" emblem on the side (I think behind the rear passenger window) (the style of the lettering was what looked funny to me). The model badge on the back read 600S if I recall. Is this legit? Incidentally, the license plate read "PRES". Brian _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S?
yes dave walton wrote: Were all the W140 S600's long wheelbase? Thanks -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 1/29/06, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Fanciers, I was in Minneapolis tonight to hit a party at First Avenue, and I walked past an interesting Benz: From the late '80s or early 90's by me estimation. Long wheelbase. Didn't pay much attention 'til I saw the uncharacteristic "V12" emblem on the side (I think behind the rear passenger window) (the style of the lettering was what looked funny to me). The model badge on the back read 600S if I recall. Is this legit? Incidentally, the license plate read "PRES". Brian _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ ___ 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 ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S?
Were all the W140 S600's long wheelbase? Thanks -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 1/29/06, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Fanciers, I was in Minneapolis tonight to hit a party at First Avenue, and I > walked past an interesting Benz: From the late '80s or early 90's by me > estimation. Long wheelbase. Didn't pay much attention 'til I saw the > uncharacteristic "V12" emblem on the side (I think behind the rear passenger > window) (the style of the lettering was what looked funny to me). The model > badge on the back read 600S if I recall. Is this legit? Incidentally, the > license plate read "PRES". > > Brian > > _ > FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! > http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ > > > > > ___ > 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 > > >
Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S?
Yes that is totally a legit carit's a 6 litre V12 W140 chassis. I remember seeing a C140 V12 in Paris and wondering how much that poor bastard paid for fuel! Jeff Zedic Toronto
