SLK 55 AMG Ultimate Experience Asia

The Emperor · 03-10-2006, 07:29 AM

Mercedes-AMG has developed an uncompromisingly sporty SLK 55 AMG for an Asian investor. The two-seater includes suspension, brakes and a cooling system that have been specifically tuned for the planned “AMG Ultimate Experience Asia” lifestyle event; plus numerous lightweight construction features which provide exhilarating handling dynamics. The design of the 265-kW/360-hp eight-cylinder roadster is based on the SLK 55 AMG safety car, which ensured maximum safety throughout the 2004 and 2005 Formula 1 seasons.

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Merc1 · 03-10-2006, 07:55 AM

I love it! These are the types of cars AMG needs to make available worldwide.

M

GrimReaper · 03-10-2006, 08:05 AM

I don't know if anybody noticed but the hood is actually a carbon-fibre composite to make the car lighter and also read from somewhere else that the car has near perfect weight distribution of 48-52 with an 80l fuel tank in the trunk.

bum-man · 03-10-2006, 08:17 AM

They only saved 25kg by eliminating the roof mechanicals?

gustavo · 03-10-2006, 09:49 AM

I'm looking forward to the upcoming SLK63 with perfomance package and LSD. That will be my dream car....

Andaluz · 03-10-2006, 10:12 AM

I always reckoned, that if Mercedes-Benz had made the SL65 AMG, lighter, with a carbon fiber roof, lightweight parts such as aluminum front wings and so. But mostly, without all the Electronic limiter stuff. Then they wouldn't need to spend millions, developing the Mclaren SLR.

The SL65 may be heavier, but, it's got much more torque than the SLR. And I really do think, that despite the Automatic gearbox and the 4.200 Ibs. I really do think, the SL65 AMG can match the SLR in acceleration. In fact, I think, the SL65 may be faster from 0 to 60mph, than the 4 seconds promised by MB.

bum-man · 03-17-2006, 11:42 PM

Looks like this kit will be offered as an option from AMG. I'm doubting we will see it in North America though...

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bum-man · 03-17-2006, 11:57 PM

Nicholai_AMG · 03-18-2006, 01:40 AM

aaaaaaawsome car but a bit too expensive compared to a standard slk55

Merc1 · 03-21-2006, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bum-man

Looks like this kit will be offered as an option from AMG. I'm doubting we will see it in North America though...

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I was thinking the same thing, but we started getting tall those performance packages on certain AMG models so I think we'll get this too if it makes it into production. The new head at AMG talked about a "Track Series" group of cars in a recent interview and I think the SLK would be the perfect car to start such a series with. I suspect it won't happen until the SLK63 comes around for the 2008-9 SLK facelift.

M

03-10-2006, 07:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
The Emperor Malicious Persecutor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Where noone has gone before... Posts: 9,144 My Mood: Thanks: 1,411 Thanked 1,572 Times in 953 Posts	SLK 55 AMG Ultimate Experience Asia Mercedes-AMG has developed an uncompromisingly sporty SLK 55 AMG for an Asian investor. The two-seater includes suspension, brakes and a cooling system that have been specifically tuned for the planned “AMG Ultimate Experience Asia” lifestyle event; plus numerous lightweight construction features which provide exhilarating handling dynamics. The design of the 265-kW/360-hp eight-cylinder roadster is based on the SLK 55 AMG safety car, which ensured maximum safety throughout the 2004 and 2005 Formula 1 seasons. From: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 4,955 Thanks: 363 Thanked 672 Times in 346 Posts	Re: SLK 55 AMG Ultimate Experience Asia I love it! These are the types of cars AMG needs to make available worldwide. M

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GrimReaper Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 153 Thanks: 26 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Re: SLK 55 AMG Ultimate Experience Asia I don't know if anybody noticed but the hood is actually a carbon-fibre composite to make the car lighter and also read from somewhere else that the car has near perfect weight distribution of 48-52 with an 80l fuel tank in the trunk.

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bum-man Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,734 Thanks: 64 Thanked 88 Times in 59 Posts	Re: SLK 55 AMG Ultimate Experience Asia They only saved 25kg by eliminating the roof mechanicals?

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gustavo Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Germany Posts: 151 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: SLK 55 AMG Ultimate Experience Asia I'm looking forward to the upcoming SLK63 with perfomance package and LSD. That will be my dream car....

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Andaluz Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 335 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: SLK 55 AMG Ultimate Experience Asia I always reckoned, that if Mercedes-Benz had made the SL65 AMG, lighter, with a carbon fiber roof, lightweight parts such as aluminum front wings and so. But mostly, without all the Electronic limiter stuff. Then they wouldn't need to spend millions, developing the Mclaren SLR. The SL65 may be heavier, but, it's got much more torque than the SLR. And I really do think, that despite the Automatic gearbox and the 4.200 Ibs. I really do think, the SL65 AMG can match the SLR in acceleration. In fact, I think, the SL65 may be faster from 0 to 60mph, than the 4 seconds promised by MB.

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bum-man Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,734 Thanks: 64 Thanked 88 Times in 59 Posts	Re: SLK 55 AMG Ultimate Experience Asia Looks like this kit will be offered as an option from AMG. I'm doubting we will see it in North America though... - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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bum-man Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,734 Thanks: 64 Thanked 88 Times in 59 Posts	Re: SLK 55 AMG Ultimate Experience Asia

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