C32 AMG, C55 AMG (W203) 2001 - 2007

1997-1998 C55

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Old 08-25-2004, 06:54 PM
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1997-1998 C55

Just read this from a mag and learned that the 306hp C43 launched in 1997 was a year later (in 1998) replaced by a 347hp 5.5 litre engine called 'C55'.

What it also said, MB had merged the production figure of 1998 C55 with the C43 just to avoid confusion.

Wonder if this is correct? If this is so, 2004 C55 is not the first 5.5 litre engine on the C Class.


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Wonder if this is correct? If this is so, 2004 C55 is not the first 5.5 litre engine on the C Class.
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Yes, AMG put the 5439cc engine in the W202 C-class for some very special (and well-heeled) customers. Check out the AMG Owners Club for some great information about this car.
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Your info is right. The old C55 never made it to the US and it was a very limited production car back then. It basically has the same engine as the old W210 E55.
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