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Old 04-12-2003, 02:15 PM
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Just wondering...
Why is the SL55 AMG so darn heavy? I mean, 4200lbs is pretty heavy considering it almost weights the same amount as a S55 AMG
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Two main reasons: the extra weight of the roof mechanism and the extra weight for chassis reinforcement...MB went to great lengths to make a very stiff roaster chassis...without spending a huge fortune for exotic materials...the weight is the trade off
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I hear the Kompressor adds a lot of weight too.
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I hear the Kompressor adds a lot of weight too.
Don't forget the steel rear axle (to withstand the torque - the SL 350/500 use an aluminium one), bigger braking system, 4-pipe exhaust,...

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Stiff roaster chassis
"....stiff roaster chassis."

Instead of just warming chicken TV dinners on the manifold, the SL55 will accomodate a full size turkey.
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it might be heavy, but it is very light on its feet!! Besides, I feel alot safer being in a rocket built like a vault.
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you guys are so silly

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