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Old 03-20-2003, 11:33 AM
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Default co-worker smoking crack with his 560sl?

A co-worker of mine claims that his mid 1980's Mercedes 560 SL will easily do 160 mph and will top out at 180 mph, no mods. As far as I know, this car is a 5.6 liter, 227 horsepower, 4 spd automatic. I don't believe it has the power to achieve this. Anyone agree or disagree?
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Default Race him and find out.

If you are confident in your driving ablilites and your car then you should have no problem finding out who is faster.
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*inhales and holds*
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Default I wasn't wondering who is faster....

...only whether or not his car could actually go 180 mph.
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Default 6.8 sec 0-60... Crack pipe is gripped firmly by Benz owner....

1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 7.5 15.8
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC 7.0 15.5
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 7.5 15.8
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 6.8 15.2
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Default Top speed is 136

<ul><li><a href="http://www.productioncars.com/photo_gallery/mercedes/mercedes_560sl_1989.php">Here's the skinny</a></li></ul>
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