Re: [MBZ] Stick shift W201, what years and engines?
Alex Chamberlain wrote: I guess I'll have to check out that '93 then and see just what it is... a 2.6 stick Sportline in good shape would be a find! I know Sportline on the 124 meant stiffer suspension, better seats, closer-ratio steering, and of course the little badges behind the front wheels... any other goodies on the 201? Limited slip, maybe? I think only the 16v got LSD. IIRC, the Sportline has the same ratio and smaller steering wheel than the 16v, with front suspension similar to the 16v, rear stiffer/lower than normal but I don't think it was SLS like the 16v. Seats identical to 16v, but I think there were more colors available. Badge on the fender of at least some of them. There was a champagne 2.6-5ap, 92 or 93, in the Milwakee area a couple of years ago, one owner IIRC, asking $4-5k. Out of my buying range, but probably worth it considering it's 5x as rare as a 16v and seemed to be in beautiful shape. I think 16v were at least 1/2 5sp, but the sportlines were probably less than 20% stick, and they only made about 400 a year total 2.3+2.6. Mitch.
Re: [MBZ] Stick shift W201, what years and engines?
Anyone know for sure what years and with what engines the manual was an option in the USA? All but the 1987 turbo AFAIK, but the install rate was well under 10% (probably less than 5%) on most of them. In the 1990's you could get a Sportline with 5sp and either 2.3 or 2.6. 2.6 stick Sportline is very close to a 16v in performance and interior.
Re: [MBZ] Stick shift W201, what years and engines?
On 3/13/07, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone know for sure what years and with what engines the manual was an option in the USA? All but the 1987 turbo AFAIK, but the install rate was well under 10% (probably less than 5%) on most of them. In the 1990's you could get a Sportline with 5sp and either 2.3 or 2.6. 2.6 stick Sportline is very close to a 16v in performance and interior. I guess I'll have to check out that '93 then and see just what it is... a 2.6 stick Sportline in good shape would be a find! I know Sportline on the 124 meant stiffer suspension, better seats, closer-ratio steering, and of course the little badges behind the front wheels... any other goodies on the 201? Limited slip, maybe? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper
