C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe

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Old 09-09-2002, 04:54 PM
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Originally posted by Xeon
haha..as a slk owner....i agree that it REALLY looks and FEELS like a SLk...why is DC doing this?? to get rid of excess slk parts?
Maybe you have something there. With the SLK getting a major re-design for 2004 there might be some truth to this.
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I think I am going to buy that stereo and the shifter and put it in my coupe!
You already have that type of stereo - cassette one, that is. Not to mention that the one you are talking about won't fit in the Coupe, as it's not for the CL203.
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Originally posted by Enze6997
I think I am going to buy that stereo and the shifter and put it in my coupe!
The stereo won't fit. The shifter knob probably will.
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with the SLK coming out with the complete new car when the crossfire hits the market, i guess the CF will not be affecting the sales of the SLK.
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I agree.

I like it, but not with only two seats for my daily driver.
I believe the volume for the US is 18k units. It is powered by the MB 3.2L V6 and available with a 6-speed manual. The engine has the plastic covers on it with the Chrysler Winged Logo. I think it will be a hot seller - at least good for the allocated 18k units.
So, does that mean you can kleemanize this baby for 8,400 bucks??? If so, sweet!!!
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No it's an Chrysler, you can probably do it for $2,500. The $8,400 price must be for cars with the three point star.
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
No it's an Chrysler, you can probably do it for $2,500. The $8,400 price must be for cars with the three point star.


i think Brabus has a sub company to mod Chrysler/Dodge. forgot what is called though
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No it's an Chrysler, you can probably do it for $2,500. The $8,400 price must be for cars with the three point star.
Better yet, but imagine a Chrysler with a Kleeman supercharger, that would help to make it exotic
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How has this thread managed to stay in the C-Class forum so long when it has nothing to do with the C-Class and only a corporate relationship to Mercedes? Moderators asleep at the wheel? Ha ha!!!
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Originally posted by pocholin
Better yet, but imagine a Chrysler with a Kleeman supercharger, that would help to make it exotic
Imagine a Hemi Crossfire, it's enevitable! Plenty of Mopar tuners probably working on that now.
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It looks like

the same 'stylists' that turned out the hideous Prowler and the PT Cruiser got put to work again...

Except they raided the MB parts bin for interior parts and powertrain assemblies - I guess they couldn't cobble together more Neon parts and try to sell it for $35k + and get the public to buy off on the idea.

IMO, its still has all the hallmarks of ugly Chrysler styling - sort of the like the early 60's (1960 - 1964) for Mopars - undeniably ugly, but it gets someone's attention...

Think of Imperials, Valiants, Lancers, and the Dart - the fake spare tire in the trunklid, the wierd fins and the bombsight taillights - truly fine styling, huh?
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'02 C230K Coupe
One word: ripoff.
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Think about a 5.7L Aluminum HEMI V8 pumping out over 350hp with a MB designed 5-speed automatic transmission in a rear drive 300N. Don't forget MB electronics, ESP, seat frames , axles and many other E-Class type parts all in a Chrysler for around $35k.
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Originally posted by DCX Engineer
Think about a 5.7L Aluminum HEMI V8 pumping out over 350hp with a MB designed 5-speed automatic transmission in a rear drive 300N. Don't forget MB electronics, ESP, seat frames , axles and many other E-Class type parts all in a Chrysler for around $35k.
it sounds good to me!
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Originally posted by DCX Engineer
Think about a 5.7L Aluminum HEMI V8 pumping out over 350hp with a MB designed 5-speed automatic transmission in a rear drive 300N. Don't forget MB electronics, ESP, seat frames , axles and many other E-Class type parts all in a Chrysler for around $35k.
5.7 liter V8 only 350hps?, what are you smoking?
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5.7 liter V8 only 350hps?, what are you smoking?
The new Pontiac GTO is going to have the LS1 (5.7 liter) and it is going to have somewhere around 350 hp.
Vettes have the 5.7 lt and produce 385 hp for 2003, but from 1998-2002 they were rated at 345 hp, so it makes sense to use that number.
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Originally posted by pocholin
The new Pontiac GTO is going to have the LS1 (5.7 liter) and it is going to have somewhere around 350 hp.
Vettes have the 5.7 lt and produce 385 hp for 2003, but from 1998-2002 they were rated at 345 hp, so it makes sense to use that number.
Still, "what are they smoking" I never got how or why Ford/GM make big displacemen engines with little hps in compareson when Japanese/German/Italian can make more power from smaller desplacement engines.

i.e. the Mustang GT has a 4.6 liter V8, but it can only produce 250 hps and some 290 torque. Come on, 4.6 V8 that is at least worth 300 hps. in contrary, G35/Skyline uses a 3.5 V6 that makes 260 hps and around 250 torque. The 360 modena has a 3.6 V8 that makes 400 hps.
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Originally posted by pocholin
Better yet, but imagine a Chrysler with a Kleeman supercharger, that would help to make it exotic
The new Mini Cooper S has a Chrysler engine with a supercharger.
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The Hemi 300C Convertible concept car was rated at 353hp.

We are talking about a high volume engine, hence the low price.
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Originally posted by FrankW
Still, "what are they smoking" I never got how or why Ford/GM make big displacemen engines with little hps in compareson when Japanese/German/Italian can make more power from smaller desplacement engines.
I forgot to mention that Chrysler had a 3.2L 24V V-6 aluminum engine pumping out 225hp (1999-2001) were the MB 3.2L V-6 has only 221hp. We have now discontinued the 3.2L and only make the 3.5L making up to 255hp.
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DCX, I remember seeing that car at the auto show in Detroit, the 300Hemi. I think it was 2000, but don't remember for sure. What I do remember about it was the hillariousness of the display. They had it mounted up a couple feet on this turntable w/ a joystick so that people could spin it around and tilt it to look inside while not being able to get close enough to touch it. Unfortunately, they didn't seem to plan for little kids playing with the joystick and they could get that thing to spin a little more than they planned for. I still remember some little kid getting that car spinning a little too much and the Chrysler people pulling the plug on the display for the rest of the show.

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Originally posted by DCX Engineer
I forgot to mention that Chrysler had a 3.2L 24V V-6 aluminum engine pumping out 225hp (1999-2001) were the MB 3.2L V-6 has only 221hp. We have now discontinued the 3.2L and only make the 3.5L making up to 255hp.
which car was it used on? never know that one
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Originally posted by FrankW
which car was it used on? never know that one
The 3.2L version in 1999-2001 Dodge Intrepid and Chrysler Concorde.

The 3.5L was the Prowler engine and currently used in Intrepid, Concorde and 300M.
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Here is a link to the Crossfire Convertible

http://www.car-truck.com/chryed/buzz/b091202.htm
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Chrysler engine in M-B?

Originally posted by DCX Engineer
The 3.2L version in 1999-2001 Dodge Intrepid and Chrysler Concorde.

The 3.5L was the Prowler engine and currently used in Intrepid, Concorde and 300M.
A new E-Class sedan equipped with a 255 HP 3.5 L V-6 (the E 350) is available now in Germany. Puh-LEEase don't tell me it's a Chrysler lump.


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