Jakpro1

Everyone was pretty violent about it few months ago.

Now that we are stuck with it for the next few years.....anyone planning on snagging one (E with 6.3) next year?

Just curious.

JamE55

I'm still waiting for the NASA limited edition!

medici78

Nope. I might actually switch camps and go to the M5. I'll probably still keep the E55 though and mod it.

MBAMGPWR

I might consider the 63...keyword: might. I may just wait until the new E-Class to come out before I get another car. I can't say anything bad about my current W211 E55, for me, it's the perfect daily driver.

Lady Wolf

Wolf really surprised me on this one. I thought he'd be the first in line to get one but he says he wants to wait and see as well. Can you believe he still keeps me guessing after 17 years of marriage?

Vetluver

Me too. I can't imagine a much better powerplant than the one I've got now and it's easily upgradable to 580HP without changing the cam. Amazing. When the new W212 comes out I might change then.

BMWEATR

only if they change the body style or add turbo's!

04E55 AMG

Noway Jose

Car runs in the 11's with ease, handles well being lowered w/LSD. Once the throttle body is installed (less stress on SC) will be over the 600HP mark without CAMS and the big thing.....have major equity in the car.

Based on that, I will enjoy my beast for a few more years

Jakpro1

If I was Benz corporate, I would be in terror reading these......this thing is gonna tank....in the E.

vraa

What do you mean?

deaguero

I placed my deposit with my dealer last night. I'm number one on the list and was told there will be some updates to the body. We estimated that it will be a 2007 model year car. Some of the rumors from the dealer were Horsepower would be in the 530HP to possibly 550HP range. Another rumor was the 7G transmission would be part of the E63 setup. I'll enjoy my E55 every day until the new beast arrives!

MBAMGPWR

I think he's saying that the 63 won't sell so fast based on what the current E55 owners are saying. I'd like to see the sales of the C55 and compare to the C32 when it first came out. That would be a pretty average predictor on if this car will sell. A lot of MB guys must have the latest & greatest, so I'm sure DC & AMG aren't worried at all.

Jakpro1

Just this tiny sample of people....skewed as it is goes like this..

1 for the new 6.3
2 Maybes
4 Against

My bet is they change up the body, thus forcing the "status" people to switch just to have the latest model. Many more will fall in line when performance numbers come out. Gotta tell ya, if this thing is slower than new M5, it's gonna get ugly real fast.

I honestly am holding out judgement til I see those famous 1/4 mile numbers. If Motor Trend has current one at 12.5 and the new one comes in 12.8 or 9...I guess cool. Think I am dreaming though. Maybe AMG will keep us 1/4 milers in mind and give us some stout gearing to make up for lack of torque. We'll see.

Dave OH

Deposit Down... we'll see what happens. Lease on the E55 runs out at the end of June 06.

Marcus Frost

After having tasted the goods of the M113K, I will not purchase a non-forced induction E55, so no, the normally aspirated 6.3 is definitely not having me "sign on".

I'll probably keep my '03 until the warranty runs out or so, then either get a slightly used '06 or maybe Audi will have the RS6 out by then.

I'm not going to buy an E55 that is slower than my previous one, that's just silly to me. By the time the 6.3 hits I'll be doing 600hp with my car and have room to spare.

-m

Turtle25

I'm not sure people who mod their cars should be considered at all. This car might not be marketed at that segment.

BMWEATR

ALL RUMORS!

Mr Wolf

I just a surprissing sort of guy

FIXEDupW209

MB ditched the SC due to new european safety regulations. There is no longer enough space for the SC but i am sure you guys will be very happy with the turbo's. MB isn't going to downgrade its engines. I am sure you will all be pleasantly surprised.

Mr Wolf

The E63 is going to be slower than the current E55? Ugh Wolf

stevebez

I nearly did not order my E55 because of the engine announcement ... but gave it maybe an evenings' thought and ordered it ...

The whole thing that makes the E55 such a brute is the magical massive torque low down from the blower motor ... and then there is the beautifull sound to go with it - to me this motor is 90% of the car.

The new higher revving unit just has a character that I dont like. I dont want to wind up a motor to get it going - although make no mistake this new unit is going to be real quick 500nm at 2500rpm is no slouch and its lighter by 30lbs smaller etc all adds up ... it may add upto a better balanced car on the track and potentially quicker - but how often do you race your car around a track ....?

The main gripe about the E55 is it does struggle to get the 700nm of torque onto the tarmac ... why it does not have an LSD as standard is beyond belief - and this Electronic trickery where they use the cars brakes to stop wheels spinning is cr*p - since if you go wild with the unit the brakes overheat and it warnes you to back off.... mmmm.

Anyone have the Kleemann LSD - 60% lock up is that enuf ? - the new M5 has 100% LSD I hear...

Rgds Steve.

vraa

Where did you hear this info about the M5?

stevebez

I read it somewhere ... cannot recall where... may have been on a forum so perhaps not too reliable ... I'll try find it.

Rgsd Steve.

vraa

Thanks, that's very interesting.

stevebez

"a variable M-type limited-slip differential, which we are already familiar with from the BMW M3, ensures optimum driving behaviour in all situations."

http://www.tuningnews.net/news/04030...m5-concept.php

Think in certain circumstances it can get to 100% lock up in launch control mode.

Rgds Steve.