Curb Zone - View Single Post - 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK 550 gets new motor

Merc1 · 07-20-2006, 11:33 PM

Yep all true, I think this type of hp is highly appropiate for such a car. Mercedes' often cost more than others so you should get premium power. I've said this before but all these 5.5L V8 cars especially the E550, CLK550, CLS550 and SL550 are relative bargains within the MB lineup when you think about it. Just a little more than 10 years ago you had to buy a W140 S600 to get 380+ hp in a non-AMG Mercedes. The fact that Mercedes would virtually obsolete last years n/a AMG 55 models says that they are on the move. Just wait until the 5.5L V8 gets direct injection, we'll be talking 420hp folks!

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07-20-2006, 11:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 4,955 Thanks: 363 Thanked 672 Times in 346 Posts	Re: 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK 550 gets new motor Yep all true, I think this type of hp is highly appropiate for such a car. Mercedes' often cost more than others so you should get premium power. I've said this before but all these 5.5L V8 cars especially the E550, CLK550, CLS550 and SL550 are relative bargains within the MB lineup when you think about it. Just a little more than 10 years ago you had to buy a W140 S600 to get 380+ hp in a non-AMG Mercedes. The fact that Mercedes would virtually obsolete last years n/a AMG 55 models says that they are on the move. Just wait until the 5.5L V8 gets direct injection, we'll be talking 420hp folks! M