Re: Mercedes-Benz 4.7l V8????

From: Jim Miller (jim76712@swbell.net)
Date: Wed Dec 13 2000 - 21:31:22 EST


The R/T was not recommended for towing because of the rear leaf springs, not because of
insufficient power which it has lots more of than a 4.7 ltr engine. The only substitute
for cubic inches is cubic feet!

Will Coughlin wrote:

> Actually, it might very well work out real nice.I see R/T's towing loads
> they're "not rated for" all the time.Belive me, it sure is nice to see a R/T
> pulling a nice old mopar and handling it with ease.
>
> Yeah, hook that 5000 pound trailer up to an R/T. That'll work out real
> nice :)



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