ANGRY CLK55 OWNER! Why isn't the supercharged v8 from the sl55 being dropped (more)..
09-03-2002, 07:24 PM
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Re: Re: Re: I agree (sort of)
Originally posted by JustinTRW
The Lotus Elise has little engine and low weight, so it is still fast. The new CLK55 is heavier than the outgoing model with a modest hp increase. This is why author is upset.
The Lotus Elise has little engine and low weight, so it is still fast. The new CLK55 is heavier than the outgoing model with a modest hp increase. This is why author is upset.
09-03-2002, 07:27 PM
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oh yeah, back to the original topic of this thread. i think that the reason for that the W209 CLK55 is not using the S/C might be because that the S/C will cost more and bring the already scary PRICED CLK55 to even thinner air.
09-07-2002, 06:25 PM
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If they give it the same power/weight ratio as the SL55, I think about 425 HP would do. Personally though, I think 400 HP would also work - would likely keep the 0 - 60 times easily below 5 sec. IMO, breaking the 5 sec barrier is important for a car like this.
My opinion of the CLK as a 2 door coupe body style, is that it could potentially be the truest sports car the MB produces.
Ofcourse, dropping in the turbo charged monster from the SL55, would the make the CLK one of the fastest cars on the road.
My opinion of the CLK as a 2 door coupe body style, is that it could potentially be the truest sports car the MB produces.
Ofcourse, dropping in the turbo charged monster from the SL55, would the make the CLK one of the fastest cars on the road.
09-07-2002, 06:46 PM
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Re: I think
Originally posted by Ebrigham
My opinion of the CLK as a 2 door coupe body style, is that it could potentially be the truest sports car the MB produces.
My opinion of the CLK as a 2 door coupe body style, is that it could potentially be the truest sports car the MB produces.
09-07-2002, 07:24 PM
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Originally posted by JustinTRW
The truest sports car must be a roadster, therefore the new generation SLK wins
The truest sports car must be a roadster, therefore the new generation SLK wins
Anyway, it's not like MB is ever going to listen to my advice, and they will have a line of buyers for all their AMGs irrespective of my opinions. Heck, I am more than likely going to keep my order even though I am not overly enthused about the HP stats.
09-08-2002, 05:55 AM
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Re: Re:
Originally posted by Ebrigham
I know what you are getting at - I almost bought a new 911 C4 Cab. But if we are talking performance and handling, all things being equal, I will take a coupe any day.
Anyway, it's not like MB is ever going to listen to my advice, and they will have a line of buyers for all their AMGs irrespective of my opinions. Heck, I am more than likely going to keep my order even though I am not overly enthused about the HP stats.
I know what you are getting at - I almost bought a new 911 C4 Cab. But if we are talking performance and handling, all things being equal, I will take a coupe any day.
Anyway, it's not like MB is ever going to listen to my advice, and they will have a line of buyers for all their AMGs irrespective of my opinions. Heck, I am more than likely going to keep my order even though I am not overly enthused about the HP stats.
i just love that roadster to much.
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