SSDaytona

All,

I read somewhere that the C32, and possibly the C55, have a clutch driven supercharger, so when power is not required the supercharger is dis-engaged. Is this true and if so, what are the criteria for it to engage? I finally drove a C32 last night and I could feel a slight delay in power when going from "easy" driving to pushing the car.

Also, does anyone know if AMG makes a car seat?? I know about the Recaros, but was curious if anyone had an AMG and what there thoughts were on it.

Thanks much,
George.

trancein

C32 has a supercharger but the C55 doesn't, just a v8 with crazy torque.

SSDaytona

So ignore the above, with regards to the C55! I am really focused on the
C32.

Thanks,
g3.

SSDaytona

From what I have just found, it looks like the SC is on a clutch which always engages at 2900rpm, irregardless of throttle position.

So the next question I have is, can you really drive around town keeping the rpms under 2900 and if so, what type of gas mileage are you getting?

These are just curiosity questions and not decision makers. After driving the C32 last night, I am pretty much sold on it. Great performer, but still mild enough to make the wife happy for around town cruising!

thanks,
g3.

Trekman

yes you can drive around town without engaging the supercharger. if you drive normal and your easy on the gas the gears will shift before it the supercharger turn on. i get about 17 to 18 MPG and 24 mpg On the freeway.

amgmark

I drive around town with my supercharger on at least 50% of the time.. LOL.. I hit it every chance I get.. I get about 15-16 mpg..

Good luck..

timberman

lately i have relaxed my driving attitude (most of the time), partly because of the cost of petrol and also partly due to the increase of mobile speed traps.
and as such my fuel consumption has risen from an average of 16/17 mpg up to an average of 19/20 mpg with a best of nearly 28 mpg on a long drive (according to the trip computer).

TopGun32

I actually wished the kompressor would engage sooner..

i need more torque sooner.

believe it or not my old 03 G35 felt way torquier around towwn. Great engine. It felt like a small v8.

The 3.2L Komp really shines at the mid range and high speeds.

This is why I think AMG decided to drop the C32 for the C55.

Fifth Ring

I'm surprised that nobody has hacked the engine management system to adjust this setting (among other things). Of course, that would only mean more fuel consumed, and it's bad enough already!

Vadim @ FD

It is not that simple. I looked at doing this earlier in C32's life. The man-hours in code research and inability to market it (since there are no Peak HP/TQ number changes to advertise) - killed the project.