Tag: drag race

Thankfully, there’s no shortage of videos of E55s absolutely spanking some of the most pricey supercars on the planet.

Despite forum member “macko’s” prowess with killing Camaros and giving GT-Rs a run for their money with his 2005 E55 AMG, Macko’s got a bit of a traction issue.

Over the past year, forum member “bstudey01” has been chasing the ever-elusive sub-11-second barrier with his 2003 E55 AMG. After working with a few speed shops and getting what they describe as a “killer race tune”, the car finally managed a 10.85 @ 128 mph.

From the looks of this video, it appears girl power trumps American muscle.

Another drag race, and another chance to see a W211 E55 AMG beat a big-bad American straight-line performer at its own game.

This happens every time I watch a Mercedes-Benz race a Mustang. The Mercedes says goodbye to the starting line like a player leaving the scene of a one-night stand. The Mustang leaves the starting line screaming and protesting like someone being arrested on an episode of “Cops”.

Let me just get this out the way first: I’m hopelessly, unconditionally in love with the SL65 AMG Black Series. The car could’ve killed my whole family and all I would be able to do is wag my finger and say “oh you rascal, you!” It’s not rational. I know this, but I can’t help […] More »