Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Series

Merc1 · 06-09-2006, 06:58 AM

Well its official:

As the only eight-cylinder roadster in its segment the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG provides unique driving experience. The two-seater is now even more sporty: Mercedes AMG has developed an exclusive and distinctly puristic special series which sets new standards in driving dynamics. With the AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine enhanced to 294 kW/400 hp and 520 Newton metres, numerous lightweight construction components, carbon hardtop, 19-inch AMG forged wheels, AMG height-adjustable torsion sports suspension and AMG high-performance composite brake system the special SLK 55 AMG demonstrates even more convincingly its sports talent – and makes a good figure on any closed course.

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

I love it!

Of note is this sentence:

The first models of the unlimited AMG special series will be supplied to customers as of July.

The key phrase is "the first of" the unlimted AMG.......meaning there are more coming. Yippie. What next a SL or SLR? Likely the SLR.

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Just_me · 06-09-2006, 07:28 AM

This is a cool car

How many will be built and what price will it get? Huge price gap between ordinary SLK55 and this?

Just_me · 06-09-2006, 07:58 AM

Ok, the price is 107,300 Euros, more than a CLS 55

This is a car for people with money and think the ordinary SLK55 isnt hardcore enough. A lot of money for a little Roadster but hey there are always people with some money over to spend on a car

Centurion · 06-09-2006, 08:36 AM

Looks great, I like it. It seem to be a perfect car for those who can't get their hands on a CLK DTM, though I have to say that the price is a bit of a turn off. For 107,300 Euros you can get a GT3 or 911s cab. Any performance figures?*can't get into worldcarfans.com*

Just_me · 06-09-2006, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luwalira

Looks great, I like it. It seem to be a perfect car for those who can't get their hands on a CLK DTM, though I have to say that the price is a bit of a turn off. For 107,300 Euros you can get a GT3 or 911s cab. Any performance figures?*can't get into worldcarfans.com*

0.4 sec faster to 100km/h and 2.0 seconds faster to 200km/h than regular SLK55. R-tires available without extra charge.

Centurion · 06-09-2006, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

0.4 sec faster to 100km/h and 2.0 seconds faster to 200km/h than regular SLK55. R-tires available without extra charge.

Pretty quick but I still don't feel that it is worth paying that much for a folding metal roof.

Just_me · 06-09-2006, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luwalira

Pretty quick but I still don't feel that it is worth paying that much for a folding metal roof.

also it weigh 45 kg less

vabboud · 06-09-2006, 09:31 AM

it doesn't have a folding metal roof anymore, its a CF hardtop

Centurion · 06-09-2006, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vabboud

it doesn't have a folding metal roof anymore, its a CF hardtop

True, I misread the article, sorry. Then if it doesn't have an article than I really don't see why anyone would by it instead of a GT3.

PC Valkyrie · 06-09-2006, 10:04 AM

Yup, I guess this is the start of AMG's mission to bring in some more "hardcore" and "focused" vehicles for track enthusiasts. The price preimium is high, and we don't know how many markets this car will be available in. Somehow, I don't think North America will get this car......surprise me AMG, surpirse me.....

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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	Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Series Well its official: As the only eight-cylinder roadster in its segment the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG provides unique driving experience. The two-seater is now even more sporty: Mercedes AMG has developed an exclusive and distinctly puristic special series which sets new standards in driving dynamics. With the AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine enhanced to 294 kW/400 hp and 520 Newton metres, numerous lightweight construction components, carbon hardtop, 19-inch AMG forged wheels, AMG height-adjustable torsion sports suspension and AMG high-performance composite brake system the special SLK 55 AMG demonstrates even more convincingly its sports talent – and makes a good figure on any closed course. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER I love it! Of note is this sentence: The first models of the unlimited AMG special series will be supplied to customers as of July. The key phrase is "the first of" the unlimted AMG.......meaning there are more coming. Yippie. What next a SL or SLR? Likely the SLR. M Last edited by Merc1; 06-09-2006 at 07:06 AM.

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Series This is a cool car How many will be built and what price will it get? Huge price gap between ordinary SLK55 and this?

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Series Ok, the price is 107,300 Euros, more than a CLS 55 This is a car for people with money and think the ordinary SLK55 isnt hardcore enough. A lot of money for a little Roadster but hey there are always people with some money over to spend on a car

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Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,075 Thanks: 595 Thanked 723 Times in 422 Posts	Re: Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Series Looks great, I like it. It seem to be a perfect car for those who can't get their hands on a CLK DTM, though I have to say that the price is a bit of a turn off. For 107,300 Euros you can get a GT3 or 911s cab. Any performance figures?can't get into worldcarfans.com

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vabboud Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 484 Thanks: 20 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Series it doesn't have a folding metal roof anymore, its a CF hardtop

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PC Valkyrie Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 497 Thanks: 0 Thanked 187 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Series Yup, I guess this is the start of AMG's mission to bring in some more "hardcore" and "focused" vehicles for track enthusiasts. The price preimium is high, and we don't know how many markets this car will be available in. Somehow, I don't think North America will get this car......surprise me AMG, surpirse me.....

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