CLK 500 Throttle Response?
08-18-2002, 11:05 AM
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CLK 500 Throttle Response?
How is the throttle response on the CLK500?
I am used to driving a BMW, and having the feel of direct control of the throttle with my foot. I hope that makes sense. My wife's 2001 C240 never acts if I have control of the throttle.
Bottom line, in the MB I feel disconnected from the engine. Please tell me that the CLK 500 is different?
I am used to driving a BMW, and having the feel of direct control of the throttle with my foot. I hope that makes sense. My wife's 2001 C240 never acts if I have control of the throttle.
Bottom line, in the MB I feel disconnected from the engine. Please tell me that the CLK 500 is different?
08-18-2002, 11:23 AM
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No, it's the patented "Valvtronic" of BMW. Not Mercedes.
With the "2.82" final ratio of an Mercedes V8, it's not as agile as
a lighter C32AMG, either.
Floor it, how about 6" to hit 62 mph ?
With the "2.82" final ratio of an Mercedes V8, it's not as agile as
a lighter C32AMG, either.
Floor it, how about 6" to hit 62 mph ?
08-18-2002, 07:45 PM
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The best seller, 3 series are equipped with Valvtronicdo respond quickly than C.(from users feedback)
As to the shorter chassis roadster(FR), they're also quick
response than a sedan,e.g SLK is quicker than C,too.
(different weight is another factor)
The same feeling when drive a "RR" Porsche.
08-18-2002, 08:29 PM
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The 3 does not have a valvetronic eng..
The 3 series does not use a valvtronic engine.
It has a Double-Vanos steplessly variable valve timed engine.
The Valvtronic hasn't been put into anything but the new 7!
I also understand HP/Weight ratios etc. In my opinion, this question can not be answered by anyone but by an ex-BMW driver.
It has a Double-Vanos steplessly variable valve timed engine.
The Valvtronic hasn't been put into anything but the new 7!
I also understand HP/Weight ratios etc. In my opinion, this question can not be answered by anyone but by an ex-BMW driver.
