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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL 55 August Delivery

Old Jul 25, 2002 | 09:09 PM
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Hey Guys! I just about to get my SL55. But it is the 476hp. I heard a rumour that there would be 493 or 496hp to be built in the coming months. Guy! Please advise me.
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 04:26 PM
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Its not 476, they are all 500bhp - mine came thru 2 weeks ago (but is still at the dealer waiting for a part to fix an issue), and I have the COC papers which show 500BHP

The first (few) were allegedly not as powerful.

Remember, this is 500 European HP, North American HP is different - but I dont know how

Post pictures when it arrives !

Richard
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 06:24 PM
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Offfically just under 500

The most recent literature I have see from MBUSA still keeps the Official horsepower as under 500. However, I suspect actual testing will bear out 500 hp.
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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 12:25 AM
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yes 500 DIN bhp, not 500 SAE bhp
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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 05:12 AM
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sl and M-class E320 4Matic SLK350
US Horsepower = 493

Source: page 32, Mercedes Momentum, Summer 2002, volume 8, number 2.
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Old Jul 27, 2002 | 03:18 PM
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Sure Thing will do! I would post the pictures. Thanks for the advice.
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