The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series - Page 3

The Artist · 07-22-2006, 06:28 AM

if you read about the car.. or the option list there is a updated auto box option..wich should be damn fast at changing gears..

Merc1 · 07-22-2006, 07:07 AM

I wonder what all this will mean for the U.S. market?

Yes a SL55 Black Series would be awesome indeed. Lose a few pounds, re-tune the suspension and drop in the engine from the standard SLR, 626hp?

M

Deutsch · 07-22-2006, 12:25 PM

Two quick things that have come into mind after reading some of the P.R. for the AMG P.S.

- It's about time AMG starts producing a lightweight series that can take on the M cars from BMW. I'm sure BMW will respond with an M coupe CSL.

- I think AMG taking on all these various entities is diluting the brand just a little, if AMG is to stand for high performance , let that be high performance, not turning CLS55's into barbie mobiles. I'm sure this new concept will all gel soon enough.

dbtk · 07-22-2006, 12:29 PM

Now, I have a reason to like the SLK again.

Sunny · 07-22-2006, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Artist

if you read about the car.. or the option list there is a updated auto box option..wich should be damn fast at changing gears..

Changing gears fast is just one factor, being efficient is where automatics really suck. No matter how you cut it, the bottom line is in slush boxes there are no direct mechanical link between the engine side and the wheel side, just a viscous fluid, -hence the term 'slush' box. So no matter how Merc marketing spins it, it is never going to be as good a manual or SMG or a DSG. How many race cars - including Merc- do you know that have a "slush box"? So if AMG is really serious about performance, get a manual tranny.

Deutsch · 07-22-2006, 12:44 PM

They're working on a DSG tranny. It is my person belief that MB believes that stick shifts inconveince the driver, which isn't very fitting for brand virtues.

Osnabrueck · 07-22-2006, 01:23 PM

Woah woah... €107k EU?

Now look. I know there's a price to be paid for exclusivity, but this is a seriously nutso price when you consider that the SLK55 goes for about €62k EU or so.

I give AMG real credit for doing a very limited edition with some truely special modifications, but when you're getting into this kind of bonkers price range I think we deserve a special nameplate on the bumper (SLK55b perhaps).

Deutsch · 07-22-2006, 01:27 PM

I agree Osna. From a car fanatics point of view this is a favorable idea for an AMG car finally turned into fruition, but in the practical sense there are even better cars for that kind of money.

Splenditenes · 07-24-2006, 04:00 PM

That SLK is fricken awesome!!!
I need to take the time to read this article, I have to log now because of these library time limits!!!:t -banghea

cawimmer430 · 08-02-2006, 01:54 PM

*Speechless*

The SLK55 Black Edition...Jesus Christ, why can't money grow on trees!?

07-22-2006, 06:28 AM	#21 (permalink)
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,470 My Mood: Thanks: 127 Thanked 738 Times in 467 Posts	Re: The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series if you read about the car.. or the option list there is a updated auto box option..wich should be damn fast at changing gears..

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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: The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series I wonder what all this will mean for the U.S. market? Yes a SL55 Black Series would be awesome indeed. Lose a few pounds, re-tune the suspension and drop in the engine from the standard SLR, 626hp? M

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Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series Two quick things that have come into mind after reading some of the P.R. for the AMG P.S. - It's about time AMG starts producing a lightweight series that can take on the M cars from BMW. I'm sure BMW will respond with an M coupe CSL. - I think AMG taking on all these various entities is diluting the brand just a little, if AMG is to stand for high performance , let that be high performance, not turning CLS55's into barbie mobiles. I'm sure this new concept will all gel soon enough.

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dbtk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series Now, I have a reason to like the SLK again.

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Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series They're working on a DSG tranny. It is my person belief that MB believes that stick shifts inconveince the driver, which isn't very fitting for brand virtues.

07-22-2006, 01:23 PM	#27 (permalink)
Osnabrueck Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 233 Thanked 203 Times in 128 Posts	Re: The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series Woah woah... €107k EU? Now look. I know there's a price to be paid for exclusivity, but this is a seriously nutso price when you consider that the SLK55 goes for about €62k EU or so. I give AMG real credit for doing a very limited edition with some truely special modifications, but when you're getting into this kind of bonkers price range I think we deserve a special nameplate on the bumper (SLK55b perhaps).

07-22-2006, 01:27 PM	#28 (permalink)
Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series I agree Osna. From a car fanatics point of view this is a favorable idea for an AMG car finally turned into fruition, but in the practical sense there are even better cars for that kind of money.

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Splenditenes Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kansas City, USA. Posts: 2,573 Thanks: 51 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts	Re: The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series That SLK is fricken awesome!!! I need to take the time to read this article, I have to log now because of these library time limits!!!:t -banghea

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