[PTA SC] SLK55 AMG 362-hp V-8

2005 Charting the Changes Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz
October 2004



Mercedes-Benz is flooding the zone with new models and engines. Heading the list is the SLR McLaren supercar, with its carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, ceramic disc brakes, 617-hp engine, and equally stunning price of $452,500. On the other end of the scale is the latest generation of Mercedes entry-level C-class sedan, coupe, and wagon family, which includes the C55 AMG and its hand-built 362-hp V-8. Also brand-new is the SLK350, a retractable hardtop roadster that comes with a 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 and a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmissions. The SL65 AMG and the CL65 AMG are both powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12 that puts out an eye-popping 604 horses and 738 pound-feet of torque [see Technical Highlight below], and the SLK55 AMG has a 362-hp V-8. The boxy G-class SUV also gets an AMG model, the G55, which is powered by a supercharged 5.5-liter V-8 rated at 469 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. The CLS500 four-door sedan debuts with a 302-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 and seven-speed automatic. And the E-class adds the E320 CDI, which is powered by a diesel engine that delivers 27 mpg city and 37 highway.

Unchanged: CLK-class, M-class.

Dead: C32 AMG, C230K, SLK230 Kompressor, SLK320, CL55 AMG, SL55 AMG, SLK32 AMG.

Future: The C230K will be replaced by a new B-class, which is based on the company's diminutive European A-class platform. Also expect a redesigned, bigger S-class sedan. Next year, the Alabama plant cranks up for the second-generation M-class, the next G-class, and an all-new R-class range of SUVs coming from the same platform. AMG is also preparing its version of the CLS500 the CLS65 which will share its 604-hp V-12 with the CL65 and SL65 and carry a six-figure price.

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHT: Mercedes let loose its performance department, AMG, on the 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-12, and the result is an utterly fantastic powerplant. With a bump in bore from 82.0 to 82.6mm and a stroke increase from 87.0 to 93.0mm, AMG increased displacement to 6.0 liters. It also significantly raised boost pressure from 14.5 psi to 21.8. Although the SOHC twin-spark-plug, three-valve-per-cylinder arrangement remains, horsepower jumps from an already ludicrous 493 to an astounding 604. The torque numbers are even crazierpound-feet, up from 590. A Ferrari Enzo has 650 horsepower and a piddling 485 pound-feet. In fact, the uprated V-12 is capable of developing an additional 150 pound-feet of torque, but the five-speed automatic wouldn't be able to handle it.





















[ Bericht 8% gewijzigd door Bond op 19-12-2004 16:02:21 (Plaatjes erbij) ]

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Op zondag 19 december 2004 15:52 schreef Alfisti het volgende:
fipo?

Feli

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Op zondag 19 december 2004 15:53 schreef Fugie het volgende:
plaatjes ?

ff erbij zoeken

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Op zondag 19 december 2004 15:58 schreef Mercy_symbol het volgende:
Geen plaatje in de op ?

En zijn ze groot genoeg?

1600 x 1200

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Op zondag 19 december 2004 16:07 schreef Alfisti het volgende:
Kreeg net telefoon: de cijfers op de rechterkant van mijn toetsenbord doen het niet meer.............wat heb ik fout gedaan?

Je moet numlock aanzetten

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Op zondag 19 december 2004 16:04 schreef Hugster het volgende:
weer een auto SC

Ja mooi genoeg? Ik vind dat zo'n mooie bak ik d8 ff kijken of er iest van 362 in zit gelukkig wel En plaatejs zijn ook mooi

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Op zondag 19 december 2004 16:13 schreef PeuRac het volgende:
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Koop een betere

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Op zondag 19 december 2004 16:13 schreef PeuRac het volgende:
GVD Bond, zo'n formaat is niet grappig, mn pc loopt bijna vast

Doe je eens mooie plaatjes is het were niet goed

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Op zondag 19 december 2004 16:19 schreef Alfisti het volgende:

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Ik heb gedreigt om de PC in beslag te nemen