Very Discouraged With Slk55 Numbers>>>
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SLK55
Thats what I'm talking about. Not some sissypants Porsche fluff piece.
Originally Posted by Krovvy
Motor Trend, today
0-60 4.5
1/4 mi in 12.8
0-60 4.5
1/4 mi in 12.8
Was it part of a review? Where are you from? (no location hint)
Thanks for the heads-up, I'll be stalking the mailman today.
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Originally Posted by AMGFUN
The new C6 has about 6 recalls on it right now. I don't think the Z06 will be much better.
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well i guess i will find out in about 3 hours. my car arrived this week and my company is hosting the SVT cobra club drag day in jackson. i am going to take the car down the 1/4 a few times to see what it will do.
i broke the car in easy this week. i hope that does not affect it negatively
here it is by the way sitting outside my shop. the pic is a bit dull because i took it thru the window of my office. diamond silver with black interior.
regards
george
i broke the car in easy this week. i hope that does not affect it negatively
here it is by the way sitting outside my shop. the pic is a bit dull because i took it thru the window of my office. diamond silver with black interior.
regards
george
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From: Newbury, UK
W210 E320, SLK55 AMG
Originally Posted by MGW
here it is by the way sitting outside my shop. the pic is a bit dull because i took it thru the window of my office. diamond silver with black interior.
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Originally Posted by dinko
Guys, a couple weeks ago I took my SLK to the track, and first run I did a 13.2
This was the first track run I ever did in my life, so obviously it was the only car I ever tracked. A couple runs later, I ended with a 13 flat. I'm sure with a little practice a 12.8 / 12.9 would be a possibility. But for a first-timer, I think 13 flat was pretty good.
I usually don't track my cars, but since I'm only keeping this car until April, I thought I'd give it a shot. If I find the time, I will take it to the track again... Perhaps take out the spare this time
This was the first track run I ever did in my life, so obviously it was the only car I ever tracked. A couple runs later, I ended with a 13 flat. I'm sure with a little practice a 12.8 / 12.9 would be a possibility. But for a first-timer, I think 13 flat was pretty good.
I usually don't track my cars, but since I'm only keeping this car until April, I thought I'd give it a shot. If I find the time, I will take it to the track again... Perhaps take out the spare this time
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Originally Posted by MGW
hey guys,
i am really getting quite discouraged with the perf. figures coming out in the latest tests.
i know that MB and AMG quote conservative times so i did not really take much note that the new slk55 actually is no quicker than the slk32 it replaced.
but now that the mags are actually tersting them the times seem quite slow. a 1/4 mile time of 13.5 is just slow in todays market. i was hoping the car would come in at at least low 13's maybe high 12's.
i have my car on a boat right now and should arrive in about 2 weeks. i guess i am just having last minute doubts. i also am just used to having VERY fast cars. my prev. were many vipers, porsches, and an 04 E55.
so i guess there is a point to my post
anyone mod their slk55 yet short of a supercharger???
anything worth doing ?? i was hoping maybe to bump it to about 400/400 which should get the car into the high 12's.
thanks
george
i am really getting quite discouraged with the perf. figures coming out in the latest tests.
i know that MB and AMG quote conservative times so i did not really take much note that the new slk55 actually is no quicker than the slk32 it replaced.
but now that the mags are actually tersting them the times seem quite slow. a 1/4 mile time of 13.5 is just slow in todays market. i was hoping the car would come in at at least low 13's maybe high 12's.
i have my car on a boat right now and should arrive in about 2 weeks. i guess i am just having last minute doubts. i also am just used to having VERY fast cars. my prev. were many vipers, porsches, and an 04 E55.
so i guess there is a point to my post
anyone mod their slk55 yet short of a supercharger???
anything worth doing ?? i was hoping maybe to bump it to about 400/400 which should get the car into the high 12's.
thanks
george
our friend Dinko got it as 12.7 (stock) .... and you're saying 13.5? whats wrong with your car?
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SLK 55 AMG
For the price of the 55, you could have had the new ZO6 as was mentioned. That is definietely a faster car, but I don't like the looks (both inside and out) and it has a fixed roof 
Some people have mentioned getting 0-60 times of 4.3 seconds, and if you have an extra $20k, you can go Kleemann and push it to 600hp.
btw: my 55 has been quite reliable. I had an SRS error, but the dealer replaced a wire for it (took about an hour), and it never made it impossible to drive the car. I've clocked in over 20 thousand kilometers on it so far and still love every minute
Some people have mentioned getting 0-60 times of 4.3 seconds, and if you have an extra $20k, you can go Kleemann and push it to 600hp.
btw: my 55 has been quite reliable. I had an SRS error, but the dealer replaced a wire for it (took about an hour), and it never made it impossible to drive the car. I've clocked in over 20 thousand kilometers on it so far and still love every minute
