SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Did F1 Pace cars have 545HP?
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Did F1 Pace cars have 545HP?
Just like the title says, i was inquiring if the early SL55 pace cars and/or possibly Formula 1 package equipped cars had 545 or so horsepower from the factory? Today i was told that the F1 package had this power from the factory. I had never heard about it and wanted to ask the experienced members here. Does this apply to all cars or maybe European cars only or both?
Thanks in advance.
T
Thanks in advance.
T
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I can't comment on whether F1 package equipped cars have 545hp since all they have is an extra oil cooler as the technical mod. But since the F1 safety cars use racing exhausts with little backflow, and a possible 10% power gain, 545hp could be possible.
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I was at the Hockenheim F1 race in '02...where the safety car was the SL55. I have to say that it sounded brilliant. That exhaust could have added 10%, which as has been stated would give the performance increase that you are questioning.
I'm sure that those 'stock' SL's weren't exactly stock. I know from experience that the SL's engine with only a minor ECU work will give a 10% power/torque increase...so with ECU freedom/tuning and exhaust work...rock and roll!!
I'm sure that those 'stock' SL's weren't exactly stock. I know from experience that the SL's engine with only a minor ECU work will give a 10% power/torque increase...so with ECU freedom/tuning and exhaust work...rock and roll!!
