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11-04-2005, 04:18 PM
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Mercedes is plotting an even mightier version of the C-Class 55 AMG, if reports are to be believed. A prototype packing AMG's new 6.3-litre V8 with 510bhp and 465lb-ft of torque -- compared to the standard car's 367bhp and 376lb-ft -- has been reported in Autocar.
Aimed straight at the upcoming BMW M3 and Audi RS4, the car won't produced in volume, says the report. Instead, it'll be made in a limited run for 'a preferred set of customers'. Compared to the standard car, pictured above, it'll gain width at the rear with a widened track by using the rear axle from the DTM (German touring car), plus additional cooling vents at the front for that monster motor.
The standard C-Class 55 AMG costs 48,765GBP, while the RS4 is priced at 49,980GBP. The bill for the new prototype seems likely to be a tad more.
But then, who would want a car with so much power that they couldn't use? Not PHers, surely?
Aimed straight at the upcoming BMW M3 and Audi RS4, the car won't produced in volume, says the report. Instead, it'll be made in a limited run for 'a preferred set of customers'. Compared to the standard car, pictured above, it'll gain width at the rear with a widened track by using the rear axle from the DTM (German touring car), plus additional cooling vents at the front for that monster motor.
The standard C-Class 55 AMG costs 48,765GBP, while the RS4 is priced at 49,980GBP. The bill for the new prototype seems likely to be a tad more.
But then, who would want a car with so much power that they couldn't use? Not PHers, surely?
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11-04-2005, 04:28 PM
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...it'll be made in a limited run for 'a preferred set of customers...
11-04-2005, 05:05 PM
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It would be nice to have thought! If my car didn't take so much abuse from this city, I'd consider it,
11-04-2005, 06:11 PM
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'05 C55 AMG '15 Jeep SRT '11 G37S
This is 4-5 months old...it's probably been posted here before, but....http://automobilemag.com/2007_sneak_..._benz_c_class/
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11-04-2005, 06:45 PM
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The latest Automobile magazine on the stands does a comparison between a CLS55 and M6 illustrating the differences in how each engine builder chooses to design and build their engines as well as road testing the vehicles. What was interesting to note is the special section dedicated to upcoming AMG models being released and the 'C' was not mentioned, only (if I recall correctly) R63, ML63, CLS63 and CLK63.
11-04-2005, 08:15 PM
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Not really feelin' the fender flare. It's too abrubt. Maybe if they're using a DTM axle, they should go with more DTM-like bodywork too.
11-04-2005, 10:50 PM
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'05 C55 AMG '15 Jeep SRT '11 G37S
Originally Posted by kjb55
The latest Automobile magazine on the stands does a comparison between a CLS55 and M6 illustrating the differences in how each engine builder chooses to design and build their engines as well as road testing the vehicles. What was interesting to note is the special section dedicated to upcoming AMG models being released and the 'C' was not mentioned, only (if I recall correctly) R63, ML63, CLS63 and CLK63.
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I bet they are also testing Distronic Plus on that car too.
11-05-2005, 12:04 AM
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Dang that C-Class has a Distronic grille .... I want one.
I bet they are also testing Distronic Plus on that car too.
I bet they are also testing Distronic Plus on that car too.
What do you mean by Distronic grille? I thought the distronic stuff was located in the rear view mirror housing.
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'05 C55 AMG '15 Jeep SRT '11 G37S
Originally Posted by benzmodz
Dang that C-Class has a Distronic grille .... I want one.
I bet they are also testing Distronic Plus on that car too.
I bet they are also testing Distronic Plus on that car too.
11-06-2005, 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by kjb55
The latest Automobile magazine on the stands does a comparison between a CLS55 and M6 illustrating the differences in how each engine builder chooses to design and build their engines as well as road testing the vehicles. What was interesting to note is the special section dedicated to upcoming AMG models being released and the 'C' was not mentioned, only (if I recall correctly) R63, ML63, CLS63 and CLK63.
I don't know the truth or fallacy of this, has anyone else read such reports??
11-06-2005, 04:35 AM
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
Thanks for the info. I bet the fuel tank stays as 52litre 
I prefer a 'W204' with newer technology (from the S) and a bigger fuel tank to go with any larger displacement and power than C55, not just a new engine. But it is surely very encouraging!!
I prefer a 'W204' with newer technology (from the S) and a bigger fuel tank to go with any larger displacement and power than C55, not just a new engine. But it is surely very encouraging!!
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Originally Posted by AsianTenor
Read in the paper yesterday that AMG is considering not working on C classes anymore because they reckon it's too NOT cost effective. That is, they'd have to charge too much for the cars and hence lose market share.
I don't know the truth or fallacy of this, has anyone else read such reports??
I don't know the truth or fallacy of this, has anyone else read such reports??
That might be a good news as C55 will the last in its class and the value will go up. I better keep its milege low and chew every bit of its taste.
11-06-2005, 11:52 PM
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Never heard about this.
That might be a good news as C55 will the last in its class and the value will go up. I better keep its milege low and chew every bit of its taste.
That might be a good news as C55 will the last in its class and the value will go up. I better keep its milege low and chew every bit of its taste.
