2009 SLK55 AMG reverse

Avel Du

63,807 posts · Joined 2015

#2 · Jun 17, 2026

I only have one reverse gear.
I select C first yeehaw.

 

Robbie4T

1,204 posts · Joined 2016

#3 · Jun 18, 2026

Now a race series only in reverse that would be something to watch! Oh ! looks like they did it already -
Dafodils in reverse

 

Avel Du

63,807 posts · Joined 2015

#4 · Jun 18, 2026

Any supermarket car park on a Saturday at peak time.

 

Swedish Steven

1,519 posts · Joined 2017

#5 · Jun 18, 2026

Did you know that if you are in "C" mode, the gear selected for reverse is the second gear? If in in "S" mode it will be consequently the first gear in reverse. Wonder how fast you can go in revers on second gear

 

Robbie4T

1,204 posts · Joined 2016

#6 · Jun 18, 2026

Sounds like Myk knows !!!

 

Avel Du

63,807 posts · Joined 2015

#7 · Jun 18, 2026

And not telling!

Actually, never topped in reverse, but I suspect in excess of 20mph.
Too busy looking behind to be sure.

 

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Alex 3

2,833 posts · Joined 2013

#8 · Jun 22, 2026

As fast as you can handle going backwards I expect. Then again 2nd reverse is intended only to avoid wheel spin in wet or snowy conditions so I have never tried to answer this question in real time. 🤣

 

Avel Du

63,807 posts · Joined 2015

#10 · Jun 22, 2026

WARNING!

Curiosity kills transmissions.

And neighbour’s fence posts!