The hunt for a TRUE W202 C55
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The hunt for a TRUE W202 C55
I have decided to see if I can locate a TRUE W202 C55 (not that I am going to purchase it) just to see if one is out there for sale and how much the asking price is.
A TRUE W202 C55 was an option offered by AMG's manufaktur division (special division of AMG that does custom work to customers cars). For a mere €30,000 you could have your C43 transformed into a TRUE W202 C55. They received upgraded transmission parts (fixed the needle bearing issue), upgraded rear differential (from the CLK55 I believe), floor pan clearance modifications for the new diff, tuning, and upgraded M.E. programing (to support the new 5.4L motor). So there is more to a TRUE C55 than just a motor swap but I would venture to say that a swapped C43 may be a tiny bit quicker than a TRUE C55 as I would imagine they would be a little lighter (I could be wrong).
I thought I would start by determining how many W202 C55's were produced.
Below are the production numbers for the W202 C36, C43, and C55 (split up by U.S imports and world wide numbers)
US IMPORTS (note less C36's were imported to the U.S market than C43's but more C36's were produced for world wide markets)
C 36 AMG
1995 401
1996 296
1997 199
TOTAL C36's IMPORTED TO THE U.S. = 896
C 43 AMG
1998 788
1999 546
2000 91
TOTAL C43's IMPORTED TO THE U.S. = 1425
C 55 AMG
0 1999
0 2000
World wide numbers for the C-AMG cars
Here are the international numbers for the C-AMG cars (from the C63 press release a while ago).
C36 AMG (W202); 1993-1997: 5400
C43 AMG (W202); 1997-2000: 3850
C55 AMG (W202); 1999-2000: 59
So it turns out 59 C55's were produced between 1999-2000, below is the break down:
C55 AMG (W202); LHD = 30
C55 AMG (W202); RHD = 29
I would be surprised if there are ANY W202 C55's out there for sale but it's not going to stop me from looking.
If you happen to locate a TRUE C55 for sale PLEASE post a link to it here. Please do not post links to C55's unless they have been VERIFIED.
A TRUE W202 C55 was an option offered by AMG's manufaktur division (special division of AMG that does custom work to customers cars). For a mere €30,000 you could have your C43 transformed into a TRUE W202 C55. They received upgraded transmission parts (fixed the needle bearing issue), upgraded rear differential (from the CLK55 I believe), floor pan clearance modifications for the new diff, tuning, and upgraded M.E. programing (to support the new 5.4L motor). So there is more to a TRUE C55 than just a motor swap but I would venture to say that a swapped C43 may be a tiny bit quicker than a TRUE C55 as I would imagine they would be a little lighter (I could be wrong).
I thought I would start by determining how many W202 C55's were produced.
Below are the production numbers for the W202 C36, C43, and C55 (split up by U.S imports and world wide numbers)
US IMPORTS (note less C36's were imported to the U.S market than C43's but more C36's were produced for world wide markets)
C 36 AMG
1995 401
1996 296
1997 199
TOTAL C36's IMPORTED TO THE U.S. = 896
C 43 AMG
1998 788
1999 546
2000 91
TOTAL C43's IMPORTED TO THE U.S. = 1425
C 55 AMG
0 1999
0 2000
World wide numbers for the C-AMG cars
Here are the international numbers for the C-AMG cars (from the C63 press release a while ago).
C36 AMG (W202); 1993-1997: 5400
C43 AMG (W202); 1997-2000: 3850
C55 AMG (W202); 1999-2000: 59
So it turns out 59 C55's were produced between 1999-2000, below is the break down:
C55 AMG (W202); LHD = 30
C55 AMG (W202); RHD = 29
I would be surprised if there are ANY W202 C55's out there for sale but it's not going to stop me from looking.
If you happen to locate a TRUE C55 for sale PLEASE post a link to it here. Please do not post links to C55's unless they have been VERIFIED.
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C43 AMG 5.5 - 396.4HP
I believe there is not much difference in weight between C43, C43 with 5.5 engine and original C55.
I preferred to keep the differential with the short transmission. It should be good for a top speed of 283 km/h before the rpm limiter stops aceleration. For me it is enough, I never tested. With the short transmission the acceleration should be better.
With an engine swap you also have the possibility to take a later M113 model (from W209 f.e.) and you can obtain 50hp more than with an original C55.
I preferred to keep the differential with the short transmission. It should be good for a top speed of 283 km/h before the rpm limiter stops aceleration. For me it is enough, I never tested. With the short transmission the acceleration should be better.
With an engine swap you also have the possibility to take a later M113 model (from W209 f.e.) and you can obtain 50hp more than with an original C55.
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The C55 also has a more heavy duty diff compared to the C280 diff.
However the c280 sure has held up very nicely to the torque that the 5.5l motor delivers because I have never had a glitch in the rear end of my car.
I guess a testament to how well MB overbuilds or builds their parts. The c55 shares the same diff as the w210 e55 and look how well those diffs standup when you put a Kleeman supercharger on a w210 e55..
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UPDATE:
I located a W202 C55 that was for sale in Japan a couple years ago (they were asking over $70k but again this was a couple years ago)
But I can assure you there are no W202 C55's for sale at this moment (at least not that I can find).
The hunt continues....
Here is some more info I have found on the W202 C55:
The upgrade also includes a complete new gearbox and overall transmission. The updated instrument cluster bears the AMG logo and a 300*km/h scale card.
Bloc engine (M113.983)
5.5 liter (5'439*cm³) V8 longitudinal at 90° (made from aluminum alloy)
Cylinder head, crankcase and cylinder head gasket*: taken from the 5.0 litre M113.961 engine
Crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods*: new components manufactured by AMG
Re-designed camshafts with cams specially designed for the engine
Valves seats*: taken from the engine M113.961
Transmission (722.636):
Five speed Speed shift transmission*: gearbox taken from the Mercedes-Benz W208 CLK 55
Electronic fuel injection:
New controller (Bosch HMS 7.0) with modified data settings for extra power output and optimum exhaust emissions
Exhaust system:
Except a new middle and tail silencer – the upgraded C 43 uses the same exhaust system as the original model
Rear axle general:
New rear axle centerpiece*: i=2.82 with new drive shaft
New rear axle wheel flange
New propeller shaft with 4-arm flanges – PCD=110*mm
Floor pan
The floor pan of the upgraded C 43 (under the rear seats) had to be modified in order to accommodate the larger rear axle center piece
Oh there were 7 Estates that were converted to true W202 C55's
I located a W202 C55 that was for sale in Japan a couple years ago (they were asking over $70k but again this was a couple years ago)
But I can assure you there are no W202 C55's for sale at this moment (at least not that I can find).
The hunt continues....
Here is some more info I have found on the W202 C55:
The upgrade also includes a complete new gearbox and overall transmission. The updated instrument cluster bears the AMG logo and a 300*km/h scale card.
Bloc engine (M113.983)
5.5 liter (5'439*cm³) V8 longitudinal at 90° (made from aluminum alloy)
Cylinder head, crankcase and cylinder head gasket*: taken from the 5.0 litre M113.961 engine
Crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods*: new components manufactured by AMG
Re-designed camshafts with cams specially designed for the engine
Valves seats*: taken from the engine M113.961
Transmission (722.636):
Five speed Speed shift transmission*: gearbox taken from the Mercedes-Benz W208 CLK 55
Electronic fuel injection:
New controller (Bosch HMS 7.0) with modified data settings for extra power output and optimum exhaust emissions
Exhaust system:
Except a new middle and tail silencer – the upgraded C 43 uses the same exhaust system as the original model
Rear axle general:
New rear axle centerpiece*: i=2.82 with new drive shaft
New rear axle wheel flange
New propeller shaft with 4-arm flanges – PCD=110*mm
Floor pan
The floor pan of the upgraded C 43 (under the rear seats) had to be modified in order to accommodate the larger rear axle center piece
Oh there were 7 Estates that were converted to true W202 C55's
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man, I would löööööööve to get my hands on one of these hard to get automobiles.
Maybe the owners of these cars had tucked them away in a dehumified garage?
Low mileage cars will be expensive in the future as collector items!
Maybe the owners of these cars had tucked them away in a dehumified garage?
Low mileage cars will be expensive in the future as collector items!
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True C 55 AMG
Hello friends ... Your hunt is over. I drive one of 59 "true" C55 AMG. The only throughout America (South, Central and North). I´m new here at forum, so I can send photos via email to you guys can post.
This is the only C55 imported to Americas... Is in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Imported by general director of Mercedes Benz of Brazil in 1999. Here is the chassis number to confirm it... WDBHA33G1XF834133
Engine number 11398360006580
Transmission number 72263601279929
This is the only C55 imported to Americas... Is in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Imported by general director of Mercedes Benz of Brazil in 1999. Here is the chassis number to confirm it... WDBHA33G1XF834133
Engine number 11398360006580
Transmission number 72263601279929
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Hello friends ... Your hunt is over. I drive one of 59 "true" C55 AMG. The only throughout America (South, Central and North). I´m new here at forum, so I can send photos via email to you guys can post.
This is the only C55 imported to Americas... Is in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Imported by general director of Mercedes Benz of Brazil in 1999. Here is the chassis number to confirm it... WDBHA33G1XF834133
Engine number 11398360006580
Transmission number 72263601279929
This is the only C55 imported to Americas... Is in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Imported by general director of Mercedes Benz of Brazil in 1999. Here is the chassis number to confirm it... WDBHA33G1XF834133
Engine number 11398360006580
Transmission number 72263601279929
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Hello friends ... Your hunt is over. I drive one of 59 "true" C55 AMG. The only throughout America (South, Central and North). I´m new here at forum, so I can send photos via email to you guys can post.
This is the only C55 imported to Americas... Is in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Imported by general director of Mercedes Benz of Brazil in 1999. Here is the chassis number to confirm it... WDBHA33G1XF834133
Engine number 11398360006580
Transmission number 72263601279929
This is the only C55 imported to Americas... Is in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Imported by general director of Mercedes Benz of Brazil in 1999. Here is the chassis number to confirm it... WDBHA33G1XF834133
Engine number 11398360006580
Transmission number 72263601279929
Cool that we have a member who owns one of the rarest W202's out there
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Hello friends ... Your hunt is over. I drive one of 59 "true" C55 AMG. The only throughout America (South, Central and North). I´m new here at forum, so I can send photos via email to you guys can post.
This is the only C55 imported to Americas... Is in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Imported by general director of Mercedes Benz of Brazil in 1999. Here is the chassis number to confirm it... WDBHA33G1XF834133
Engine number 11398360006580
Transmission number 72263601279929
This is the only C55 imported to Americas... Is in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Imported by general director of Mercedes Benz of Brazil in 1999. Here is the chassis number to confirm it... WDBHA33G1XF834133
Engine number 11398360006580
Transmission number 72263601279929
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Hello friends ... Your hunt is over. I drive one of 59 "true" C55 AMG. The only throughout America (South, Central and North). I´m new here at forum, so I can send photos via email to you guys can post.
This is the only C55 imported to Americas... Is in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Imported by general director of Mercedes Benz of Brazil in 1999. Here is the chassis number to confirm it... WDBHA33G1XF834133
Engine number 11398360006580
Transmission number 72263601279929
This is the only C55 imported to Americas... Is in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Imported by general director of Mercedes Benz of Brazil in 1999. Here is the chassis number to confirm it... WDBHA33G1XF834133
Engine number 11398360006580
Transmission number 72263601279929
you can post pictures in the photo gallery.
interior and outside pictures of your car.
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Do you just want this from a rarity stand point or collectors car? Otherwise I do not see the point, as purchasing it will be cost prohibitive, unless you get extremely lucky and find the one for sale in the states.
Importing costs of a car are insanely expensive. That combined with the exchanges rates just gets plain out of hand. I love the Focus RS in Europe. I really looked into purchasing one and bringing it here. Even talked to someone who imported the old RS. Long story short that focus would cost me over 50k. Just insane to me.
I would venture to say you could pick up a nice low mile 2003-2005 E55 AMG for the same or less.
BTW: Cool post. Never knew it existed.
Importing costs of a car are insanely expensive. That combined with the exchanges rates just gets plain out of hand. I love the Focus RS in Europe. I really looked into purchasing one and bringing it here. Even talked to someone who imported the old RS. Long story short that focus would cost me over 50k. Just insane to me.
I would venture to say you could pick up a nice low mile 2003-2005 E55 AMG for the same or less.
BTW: Cool post. Never knew it existed.
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