Can a modded NA C55 match the C63 in acceleration? - Page 3

Oct 15, 2007 | 11:57 AM

#51

PC Valkyrie

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From: Canada

C55 AMG, 135i, 911 GT3, GLE43 AMG

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Originally Posted by m3_eater

How much more does the C63 engine weigh than the C55 engine (engines + accessory drives only, not considering other chassis differences)? Has the forward weight bias worsened considerably from W203 to W204?

Dry weights:

6.2L V8: 199kg
5.4L V8: 172kg

Oct 15, 2007 | 02:23 PM

#52

rbaker

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From: Redondo Beach

Z06, M3, Mini Cooper S. Sold: C55

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Originally Posted by mbenzman

Some models have the electric fan, others don't. My 2001 ML55 has the electrical fan and my 2002 CLK55 has the mechanical fan. I haven't tried to retrofit one, but I am betting that you could. It wouldn't be cheap though as the fan assembly alone is pricey.

Wow seems strange that MBZ put a mech fan on some C55's and not on others. I have an early build C55 (bought it when they first arrived here over 3 yrs ago) and it does NOT have the mech fan. Just a big friggin electric puller that sounds like a jet taking off when it's on high.

Oct 15, 2007 | 06:26 PM

#53

Drop-a-Daimler

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From: Northern Virginia

2006 C55 AMG, 2.8L Quattro, Softail Nostalgia 1550 (Stage III), Sporster (slammed)

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Originally Posted by m3_eater

Published curb weights are 3450 vs. 3650 (I just found this new published number) or about 200 lbs. That doesn't sound right though as I read there was a 250 lbs difference. I need to do more fact checking.

Last edited by Drop-a-Daimler; Oct 15, 2007 at 06:31 PM.

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