Mantamac

Is it me or are long wheelbase Mercedes Sprinter Van's the fastest vehicle on the road? I say this because no mater what speed you do on the motorway there's always one stuck up your @rse!....lol....lol

Mac

alcazar

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Reminds me of a classic Clarkson (although I can't bear the guy,), when he was testing a Lotus Esprit V8, and said that no matter how fast he went in it, there was always an Astramax van flashing him to get over so it could pass! LOL :
Alcazar

DanTheMan

I recently upgraded my "works" transit to the latest 2.5 turbo duratec diesel engine LWB model thinking I'd be able to take on the Merc Sprinters.....no way man they still fly past when we are in 3 figure speeds !!!!!

Merc Sprinters ARE the fastest vans in the land so get used to it mate

Moles Dad

I reckon the government should put speed limiters on 'em!

SAINT

i work for mercs and they do a 160 hp version!.

Moles Dad

Goodness me.com

skiddus_markus

At work we've got the latest LDV Convoys fitted with the Duratorq 2.5 tirbodiesel and it categorically refuses to go over 75mph on the flat.I don't know if it's got a different final drive(I'm assuming it's also the Ford gearbox-very closely sited gears)to the tranny but it's revving it's t*ts off at that.
They also excel at brake induced oversteer,literally on demand.

Reffro

Mercedes have put speed limiters on the Sprinter, as you have rightly guessed they are the fastest vans around.

On a test track they will crack a real(not indicated)115mph on the flat. As such Mercedes have limited them, so they don't run above the speed rating of their tyres. Even the least powerful will do 83mph, the limiters for the fastest I think are set at 105mph, which is plenty for most white van men.

The one to watch out for is the 316CDI LWB, as its the most powerful and aerodynamic version. 156bhp and about 230lb ft of torque if I remember correctly.

[Edited by Reffro - 10/12/2002 8:59:33 PM]