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This is a car I was chasing for various reasons but the owner was less than helpful. The car has now disappeared but I no longer need it (or any parts either). 560SEL pre update with full hydro still fitted:

Seems like a good deal to me.... However the freight might be a hurdle since they’re now classified as dangerous goods. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F361539818324

The Aussie 560 uses a 2.47 final drive which is another reason why it's slower 0-100 than a Euro one.

The diffs are a separate matter and the 6.9 uses a 2.65 ratio. The 6.3 used a 2.85 which is another reason for its 0-100 ability. The higher number means quicker acceleration, but a lower top speed. FYI the Euro 560 and W140 600SEL use the same ratio as the 6.9. The Veyron uses a shorter...

People have always complained about the standard trans and it's one of the reasons the earlier 6.3 was (slightly) faster 0-100. The 6.9 box had a very tall first gear, which works against good acceleration times. The 126 boxes lack an overdrive for lower fuel consumption and an even higher top...

Here's the latest pic from the day. We're still trying to ID the car in the background. At this stage we don't believe it's Jeff Kennett's old car (ALT165), so this pic could prove MB supplied at least 3 cars for the media release. The guy without the shirt is Stirling MOSS and the tall guy...

After a very long search I finally found concrete proof! WOW!! And here's the thread that led to this point: http://www.topklasse.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4613 To those that helped, I say a very big THANK YOU (116Benz and BHW)! I named the car 'Skye' due to her sky-blue colour. Now...

:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool: :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D That's better than Jeff's old car because I doubt he had actual proof!!!

As usual I’ll update the thread when more info comes to light. Here’s the closest current photo of the area in question...

Well I've taken some huge steps forward on my quest today; and the strange connections with me and the car just keep coming.... I happened to be in the area for work and dropped by the Sunbury Visitor's Information Centre. The ladies there were very helpful and after some initial curious looks...

The answer is yes there is an ECU for the GM trans: http://www.zerogravityperformance.com/product/tcm-2650-mechatronic-transmission-controller-6l80e-6l90e-6l50e/ The bell housing issue is still a significant one yet to be overcome. You'd probably need an adapter built with the aid of a CNC...

I like the ratios of the GM 6180E 6 speed (rated to 720Nm), and the bell housing is also removable. However this box and the MB 5 speed both house the oil galleries for the front pumps in the bell housing, so it's not as straightforward as just bolting on a modified bell for the M100 pattern...

Wiki lists another 5 speed and I'm wondering what's the difference? It seems to have better ratios than the large one: 5G-Tronic (W5A330/Small NAG) 3.951 2.423 1.486 1.000 0.833 -3.147 -1.93

A full driveline and brakes for anyone interested: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F282954494189

No adapters or spacers required here (7.5 x 17"): https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282959837798?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Yep I'm selling... https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282959951044?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Just to add some final pix from the photo shoot of the old girl, just before sale. I hope she's still going well?

All I can say is WOW! Watch this and you'll appreciate your car even more!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_NKoMF3k38

Seems like interest in the W116 is climbing, particularly if the car is in half decent condition...