C32 AMG, C55 AMG (W203) 2001 - 2007

Can a modded NA C55 match the C63 in acceleration?

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Old 10-15-2007, 11:57 AM
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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
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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.
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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?
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.

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