The RENK retarder sound gives me formaldehyde vapor flashback. Over in Seattle, our 3000 series MAN Americanas (SL40102/202) came from N. Carolina with this strong formaldehyde vapor, and the retarders sounded just like your sl200. oh the memories.
It's a 4 speed. Reverse is counted as a speed. Yes it's dumb. Also looks like it has a hi ratio diff instead of standard judging by how quickly it gets going.
It has a medium ratio diff which tops out at just under 90km/h. These have higher horsepower engines than earlier SL200s. Earlier ones with this transmission and axle ratio are super slow.
The RENK retarder sound gives me formaldehyde vapor flashback. Over in Seattle, our 3000 series MAN Americanas (SL40102/202) came from N. Carolina with this strong formaldehyde vapor, and the retarders sounded just like your sl200. oh the memories.
I love MAN SL200 the most ♥
It's a 4 speed. Reverse is counted as a speed. Yes it's dumb.
Also looks like it has a hi ratio diff instead of standard judging by how quickly it gets going.
It has a medium ratio diff which tops out at just under 90km/h. These have higher horsepower engines than earlier SL200s. Earlier ones with this transmission and axle ratio are super slow.
@@jamesfrench7299 I noticed compared with the Chicago Transit Authority's buses. I recall about six forward gear shifts sometimes when i rode.
@@BossSpringsteen69 was this a MAN bus? Must have been a ZF gearbox. They were an option on MAN buses from the 1980s.
Sl200s kick butt
I can’t believe Melbourne had MAN SL200 buses...
Do did Csnberra, Adelaide, Brisbane and some small bus companies in Sydney.