C55 after 176kmh less explosive?
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
Originally Posted by derAMG
in my C32 which have the same final drive rato (i dunno about the gears), i've reached pass 170km/h with 3rd, and over 210km/h+ with 4th.
the speed between 160km/h to 200 km/h is some what slower and less explosive compared to other speed range. but one guy is right, our car really shines uber 200km/h+ Thats typical powerband for the Mercedes... they are built for autobahn more than pickup i guess
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the speed between 160km/h to 200 km/h is some what slower and less explosive compared to other speed range. but one guy is right, our car really shines uber 200km/h+ Thats typical powerband for the Mercedes... they are built for autobahn more than pickup i guess
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Originally Posted by cntlaw
derMAG, thanks for the info. Please also tell me what is the Rev reading(rpm) at 4th gear when the C55 reaches 200kmh. This will give me a reference as when to shift to the 5th gear. Of course, assume I get there one day :p
:pso i think 5500 rpm to reach 200km/h is reasonable, since your car has higher rev
But where can you do that in hk? but i heard you guys can go to the tracks in Chu Hoi right? but its scary to drive a benz in china...
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thanks Bilal for the explainations
although i drive a C32, but i too think the C55 will be a better canadidate in the top speed run due to the slimmer front that off from CLK and much stronger torque even it has bigger wheels thus more sprung weight and wind eatting rate
although i drive a C32, but i too think the C55 will be a better canadidate in the top speed run due to the slimmer front that off from CLK and much stronger torque even it has bigger wheels thus more sprung weight and wind eatting rate
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Originally Posted by derAMG
i'm not even in red area yet @ 210 km/h, but very very close.
so i think 5500 rpm to reach 200km/h is reasonable, since your car has higher rev But where can you do that in hk?
but i heard you guys can go to the tracks in Chu Hoi right? but its scary to drive a benz in china...
so i think 5500 rpm to reach 200km/h is reasonable, since your car has higher rev
But where can you do that in hk? but i heard you guys can go to the tracks in Chu Hoi right? but its scary to drive a benz in china...
Another 'pity' thing is HK drivers do not always give way on the fast lane; so I have to take over on the left or to brake, whcih are also very dangerous.
( our 'left' is your 'right' )
Well, we cannot drive HKcars into China unless with a million dollars worth cross border license number plate.
