Confused about top speed, rather ask than test
12-01-2013, 11:37 PM
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'09 C63
The S600 gets up to that speed rather quickly...about 5 seconds to 60...about another 5 to 100 MPH...and it's not long after that when the limiter kicks in...at 130 MPH. 590 lbft and 500+ HP will do that.
As far as safe? Well, Y-rated tires (245/45R18) that are correctly inflated will easily handle that speed....width has little to do with speed rating...or safety...
As far as safe? Well, Y-rated tires (245/45R18) that are correctly inflated will easily handle that speed....width has little to do with speed rating...or safety...
I guess the S600 should've been excluded from the comparison.
12-02-2013, 10:27 PM
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CL550 & CL55 AMG
Have 2002 CL55 AMG in perfect condition in Canada $5000 - interested?
Have more detail (all records) if interested - unusual opportunity. Cannot be licensed in Ontario, Canada. Perfect car for your part of the world?
Let me know, thanks.
Have more detail (all records) if interested - unusual opportunity. Cannot be licensed in Ontario, Canada. Perfect car for your part of the world?
Let me know, thanks.
12-03-2013, 06:27 AM
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CL550 & CL55 AMG
Do not know as licensing varies by state. Details as follows:
If not get an AMG pal and share for parts - eg windshield 2 months new
CL55 AMG showroom condition $5,100 (CDN)
MERCEDES BENZ 2002 - CL55 AMG Silver/Gray leather interior - all books and records.
This car was ordered with every option available by the then president of MB Canada for the CEO of the insurance company that underwrote MB Canada business. I am the second owner.
The car options include keyless entry/start, wood/leather steering wheel, AMG bolstered seats, heated and cooled seats, rear sunshade, remote rear headrest controls, AMG floor mats, automatic door closures, folding mirrors, navigation, security system, CD 6 pack, active body control suspension (adjustable), remote trunk open/close, bumper warning sensors front/back, Bridgestone Potenza RE 960AS Pole Position tires on AMG wheels and much much more. The body is mostly plastic and aluminium (weight) and impervious to rust. Car since new has been maintained according to or to exceed MB service standards.
All books and records.
In Ontario the car has been branded irreparable after water wet the passenger side carpet, and underlying electronics in the floor – I thought a “nothing event”. To shorten the “down time” during the insurance claim process, the car being in showroom condition was repaired by me, in anticipation of my driving it for many years to come. The insurance company chose to pay me out. I bought the car. It runs perfectly but cannot be licensed in Ontario. Should you be able to license this car elsewhere it is an absolutely sensational deal.
The car has 184,000 kms – no leaks – full up to date service records– all in all a car I would like still to be driving. For you $5,100.
Thank you for your interest.
416 464 5422
If not get an AMG pal and share for parts - eg windshield 2 months new
CL55 AMG showroom condition $5,100 (CDN)
MERCEDES BENZ 2002 - CL55 AMG Silver/Gray leather interior - all books and records.
This car was ordered with every option available by the then president of MB Canada for the CEO of the insurance company that underwrote MB Canada business. I am the second owner.
The car options include keyless entry/start, wood/leather steering wheel, AMG bolstered seats, heated and cooled seats, rear sunshade, remote rear headrest controls, AMG floor mats, automatic door closures, folding mirrors, navigation, security system, CD 6 pack, active body control suspension (adjustable), remote trunk open/close, bumper warning sensors front/back, Bridgestone Potenza RE 960AS Pole Position tires on AMG wheels and much much more. The body is mostly plastic and aluminium (weight) and impervious to rust. Car since new has been maintained according to or to exceed MB service standards.
All books and records.
In Ontario the car has been branded irreparable after water wet the passenger side carpet, and underlying electronics in the floor – I thought a “nothing event”. To shorten the “down time” during the insurance claim process, the car being in showroom condition was repaired by me, in anticipation of my driving it for many years to come. The insurance company chose to pay me out. I bought the car. It runs perfectly but cannot be licensed in Ontario. Should you be able to license this car elsewhere it is an absolutely sensational deal.
The car has 184,000 kms – no leaks – full up to date service records– all in all a car I would like still to be driving. For you $5,100.
Thank you for your interest.
416 464 5422
12-03-2013, 02:09 PM
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My father took his '00 S500 up to 145mph (in the UK) fairly soon after he bought it when it was new. Was a Sunday afternoon and on a clear, new dual carriageway near home in excellent condition with good sight lines ahead. Sadly the road was only about 8 miles long but it was enough to give the 500 a run out.
I've not come close to that here in the US, the police aren't too kind to people doing more than about 80mph where I am.
I've not come close to that here in the US, the police aren't too kind to people doing more than about 80mph where I am.
01-12-2014, 12:51 AM
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2002 S430
'02 S430 factory as far as I know, 2nd owner, off lease I believe. 135 mph this Summer out on Route 50 in Nevada. Still had more, I just kinda eased into it. I wish I had romped on it and ran it up faster. Started thinking about the incredibly large ticket and let off.
