MBs answer to the BMW M3 CSL & F360 CS?

Just_me · 11-02-2005, 08:56 AM

Upon a recent visit to Affalterbach I learned that AMG has a performance kit available for the SLK 55. The kit is made by AMG. It is 100% original AMG design and parts and only available through AMG-GbmH. It includes AMG headers, revised air-intake and re-programmed ECU. Its cost is about 11,000 euros and is only available to European customers. This kit will boost horsepower to 400 HP. I own an SLK 55 in the states and after driving this test vehicle I can tell you that the AMG modifications make a huge difference. This car feels much faster than a stock SLK 55 and E 55.

From the pictures you will notice the extensive use on carbon fiber. Interior (Doors and instrument cluster). Exterior (Mirrors and front brake cooling ducts). Also notice how AMG has replaced the standard shift buttons on the steering wheel with F1 style paddle shifters and the AMG racing seats. AMG also reprograms the transmission. AMG does away with the comfort mode. This vehicle has Sport1 mode, Sport 2 mode and Manual mode. They clam the shifts in the sport 2 mode are 50% quicker that the normal AMG Speedshift. I can personally attest that the shifts are crazy fast. They would not share performance specifications but the car feels like it could do 0-60 in 3.9 seconds and the quarter mile in the low 12’s. The interior modifications are extra and not included with the performance kit

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mrnet_01 · 11-02-2005, 08:59 AM

AMG is working hard

Nicholai_AMG · 11-02-2005, 10:02 AM

lolll!!! looks great! I think the shifters are strange designed!!

what are those rims???' don't like the chrome!

The Artist · 11-02-2005, 10:29 AM

Wow this is gr8 they should do these CSL type cars atleast for the SLK and SL to begin with..very interesting..to say the least..

Ahmed · 11-02-2005, 12:13 PM

Looks neat, Our dealer here installs the Komperessor kit from the V8 Kompressor engines. But since this thing is from AMG Gmbh. Its great.

However I still wanna see a SLK DTM. that would be extremely cool.

Merc1 · 11-03-2005, 12:52 AM

It appears that here in the U.S. we get the same package minus the engine modifications. I saw one of these on a MB lot recently was like "what the hell", I want one of these!

M

Alx · 11-03-2005, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrnet_01

AMG is working hard

About time, getting their asses kicked, Renntech, and Kleemann!

Merc1 · 11-04-2005, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlxAmg

About time, getting their asses kicked, Renntech, and Kleemann!

And don't forget the Grandaddy of them all - Brabus.

M

Alx · 11-04-2005, 10:51 AM

Exactly!!! Many times i though why do i have to upgrade thru Kleemann, when i rather have it done with AMG, but there is no option.

AMG really needs to step it up...

Deutsch · 11-04-2005, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlxAmg

AMG really needs to step it up...

Agreed.

Merc1, which performance pack AMG car did you see? There are several models available w/ the package.

11-02-2005, 08:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	MBs answer to the BMW M3 CSL & F360 CS? Upon a recent visit to Affalterbach I learned that AMG has a performance kit available for the SLK 55. The kit is made by AMG. It is 100% original AMG design and parts and only available through AMG-GbmH. It includes AMG headers, revised air-intake and re-programmed ECU. Its cost is about 11,000 euros and is only available to European customers. This kit will boost horsepower to 400 HP. I own an SLK 55 in the states and after driving this test vehicle I can tell you that the AMG modifications make a huge difference. This car feels much faster than a stock SLK 55 and E 55. From the pictures you will notice the extensive use on carbon fiber. Interior (Doors and instrument cluster). Exterior (Mirrors and front brake cooling ducts). Also notice how AMG has replaced the standard shift buttons on the steering wheel with F1 style paddle shifters and the AMG racing seats. AMG also reprograms the transmission. AMG does away with the comfort mode. This vehicle has Sport1 mode, Sport 2 mode and Manual mode. They clam the shifts in the sport 2 mode are 50% quicker that the normal AMG Speedshift. I can personally attest that the shifts are crazy fast. They would not share performance specifications but the car feels like it could do 0-60 in 3.9 seconds and the quarter mile in the low 12’s. The interior modifications are extra and not included with the performance kit - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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