Autocar comparison test: SLK55 loses bad
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Autocar comparison test: SLK55 loses bad
Hi all. Found this article from Autocar comparing the Cayman S vs M3 CS (compeition package) vs SLK55 AMG vs RS4
http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto...wmodels/22346/
As expected, the AMG car didn't win, but I was surprised how poorly it did (according to the article).
I can't tell if they pushed the "ESP Off" button to decrease the stability control and traction control threshold when they did their track test, but they complained that the intrusive system really affected the track performance. The lack of "feel" and the poor quality ride were some of the other contributing factors....
Is the ride that bad in the SLK55? I haven't ridden in a SLK55, but I've heard that it is quite a bit stiffer than the C55.
http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto...wmodels/22346/
As expected, the AMG car didn't win, but I was surprised how poorly it did (according to the article).
I can't tell if they pushed the "ESP Off" button to decrease the stability control and traction control threshold when they did their track test, but they complained that the intrusive system really affected the track performance. The lack of "feel" and the poor quality ride were some of the other contributing factors....
Is the ride that bad in the SLK55? I haven't ridden in a SLK55, but I've heard that it is quite a bit stiffer than the C55.
