E63 0-60 3.9 sec
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E63 0-60 3.9 sec
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A member sent me this youtube link, is that true a stock e63 can make 3.9 sec from 0-60 ? if thats real then E63 is faster than GTR !
Any comments ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taCQ0sUef10
A member sent me this youtube link, is that true a stock e63 can make 3.9 sec from 0-60 ? if thats real then E63 is faster than GTR !
Any comments ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taCQ0sUef10
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E63 P30, CL500 Sport
Guys,
A member sent me this youtube link, is that true a stock e63 can make 3.9 sec from 0-60 ? if thats real then E63 is faster than GTR !
Any comments ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taCQ0sUef10
A member sent me this youtube link, is that true a stock e63 can make 3.9 sec from 0-60 ? if thats real then E63 is faster than GTR !
Any comments ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taCQ0sUef10
Here is the entire thread.... it's a little old, but definitely a good read
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...-mph-runs.html
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+1 if it helps at all, it helps very little in a straight line, but you can feel more noticeable difference on the road course. On the drag strip, the LSD equipped P30 cars had very close 60' times to non-LSD equipped E63s.
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The thread has more details..... in my opinion, the average consistent 0-60 times for an E63 is 4.3 seconds
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How much difference do you really notice with real world hard driving, or does the MB suspension's limitations show up first?
As far as the 0-60 times, I think MB is a bit more conservative in their publishing the data. I'm guessing that they've gotten times like this, too. But they seem to take an average, or a "under normal circumstances" time, and use that, instead.
Some mfgs are more liberal, imho (BMW, as an example) for their advertising.
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Wow... so whats E55 can do in real time ? same condition, half tank, night time .... is posible to hit 4.1 sec ? (stock E55) I tested mine car but i am not sure if counts because the car was spinning so the speed of the odometer might not be acurate.
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The 55 is harder to get 3.9 in due to the available tq. If you can hook it is certainly plausible that 3.9-4.1 can happen. This is more like a 4.3-4.5 car. Like Mo said 3.9 requires the stars to be aligned
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It should help a bit in a straightline...
You can get one tire that would normally spin, and the other grab.
But I agree that the LSD would be more suited for cornering accel.
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There was a big article a while back comparing G-Force/0-60 timers...They all came within .10 of eachother ranging from $100-$500+
I do believe they are within .5 of accuracy but thats about it!
There are some guys with NOS SRT8 JEEPS running 1.7 0-60 with those things!!!!
I do believe they are within .5 of accuracy but thats about it!
There are some guys with NOS SRT8 JEEPS running 1.7 0-60 with those things!!!!
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What if I have better set of tires ? lets say 305 in the back, is going to help for torquy car like 55k ?
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Honestly, I think I could've gotten these times with non P30 cars as well........ as long as they are not equipped with pano roof of course. Pano roof equipped cars are generally 0.1 seconds slower or more. And unfortunately, a lot of the extra weight is added on top of the car.... the worst place to add weight to a car: hinders performance and handling
I actually love the pano roof but not on an AMG..... I would get it on an E550 or E350 or S-Class where the focus is luxury, but just not on an AMG where it becomes an extra burden on performance.
I actually love the pano roof but not on an AMG..... I would get it on an E550 or E350 or S-Class where the focus is luxury, but just not on an AMG where it becomes an extra burden on performance.
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Pano roof equipped cars are generally 0.1 seconds slower or more. And unfortunately, a lot of the extra weight is added on top of the car.... the worst place to add weight to a car: hinders performance and handling
I actually love the pano roof but not on an AMG..... I would get it on an E550 or E350 or S-Class where the focus is luxury, but just not on an AMG where it becomes an extra burden on performance.
I actually love the pano roof but not on an AMG..... I would get it on an E550 or E350 or S-Class where the focus is luxury, but just not on an AMG where it becomes an extra burden on performance.
I think the Pano roof has a similar deleterious effect, as you have noted in your post.
Are you still sure about all that Juicee??
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I can understand the extra weight over the rear wheels helping the wagon's acceleration, but beyond that, physics will prevail. Higher CG, more mass up high doesn't make for good handling.
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Honestly, I think I could've gotten these times with non P30 cars as well........ as long as they are not equipped with pano roof of course. Pano roof equipped cars are generally 0.1 seconds slower or more. And unfortunately, a lot of the extra weight is added on top of the car.... the worst place to add weight to a car: hinders performance and handling
I actually love the pano roof but not on an AMG..... I would get it on an E550 or E350 or S-Class where the focus is luxury, but just not on an AMG where it becomes an extra burden on performance.
I actually love the pano roof but not on an AMG..... I would get it on an E550 or E350 or S-Class where the focus is luxury, but just not on an AMG where it becomes an extra burden on performance.
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Juicee and I were discussing the performance of E63 sedans vs. wagons in another thread. He was quite insistent that the wagons are faster and handle better due to this extra mass up high. He thought wagons had improved balance due to that extra mass. I find that against conventional wisdom and counterintuitive.
I think the Pano roof has a similar deleterious effect, as you have noted in your post.
Are you still sure about all that Juicee??
I think the Pano roof has a similar deleterious effect, as you have noted in your post.
Are you still sure about all that Juicee??
The pano roof may be the exact reason why the wagons tested inch out the sedan, could be weight distribution as well.
I never said it was due to "extra mass" up high. I believe it to be weight distribution on the chasis that makes the wagon better in a straight line, better initial grip perhaps, something caused the wagon to test faster, I am only guessing as to why?
The E63's 0.84 g is good enough to suck barf out of baby's mouth and directly onto the outside window, thus protecting the leather.
qoute on the wagon's handling
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So I have to ask, if we believe the 0-60 times, which I do.
Would you believe my 0.98G cloverleaf skidpad numbers? Yea, it probably does have some banking. But the P30 is supposed to handle better.
In my E63 after some ECU/TCU software updating, I was able to rip off 4.2s 0-60 consistently. I have been able to do 4.0s once. To be honest, it is difficult to concentrate on your launch when worrying about what local law enforcement might think.
I will eventually get out to the track. I almost went last weekend, but lack of helmet and the hassles with borrowing one kept me home.
By the way, 0.84G is only enough to get the barf 42 degrees off from a vertial drop. That means it goes down between the seats. 2G will get you 63degrees (all you pilots know that). 4G in an F1 car is 76degrees, so throwing up in an F1 car will likely not end up in your lap.
Would you believe my 0.98G cloverleaf skidpad numbers? Yea, it probably does have some banking. But the P30 is supposed to handle better.
In my E63 after some ECU/TCU software updating, I was able to rip off 4.2s 0-60 consistently. I have been able to do 4.0s once. To be honest, it is difficult to concentrate on your launch when worrying about what local law enforcement might think.
I will eventually get out to the track. I almost went last weekend, but lack of helmet and the hassles with borrowing one kept me home.
By the way, 0.84G is only enough to get the barf 42 degrees off from a vertial drop. That means it goes down between the seats. 2G will get you 63degrees (all you pilots know that). 4G in an F1 car is 76degrees, so throwing up in an F1 car will likely not end up in your lap.
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So I have to ask, if we believe the 0-60 times, which I do.
Would you believe my 0.98G cloverleaf skidpad numbers? Yea, it probably does have some banking. But the P30 is supposed to handle better.
In my E63 after some ECU/TCU software updating, I was able to rip off 4.2s 0-60 consistently. I have been able to do 4.0s once. To be honest, it is difficult to concentrate on your launch when worrying about what local law enforcement might think.
I will eventually get out to the track. I almost went last weekend, but lack of helmet and the hassles with borrowing one kept me home.
By the way, 0.84G is only enough to get the barf 42 degrees off from a vertial drop. That means it goes down between the seats. 2G will get you 63degrees (all you pilots know that). 4G in an F1 car is 76degrees, so throwing up in an F1 car will likely not end up in your lap.
Would you believe my 0.98G cloverleaf skidpad numbers? Yea, it probably does have some banking. But the P30 is supposed to handle better.
In my E63 after some ECU/TCU software updating, I was able to rip off 4.2s 0-60 consistently. I have been able to do 4.0s once. To be honest, it is difficult to concentrate on your launch when worrying about what local law enforcement might think.
I will eventually get out to the track. I almost went last weekend, but lack of helmet and the hassles with borrowing one kept me home.
By the way, 0.84G is only enough to get the barf 42 degrees off from a vertial drop. That means it goes down between the seats. 2G will get you 63degrees (all you pilots know that). 4G in an F1 car is 76degrees, so throwing up in an F1 car will likely not end up in your lap.
Very interesting and funny,
I have not gone WOT yet with my 15 month old , LOL
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So I have to ask, if we believe the 0-60 times, which I do.
Would you believe my 0.98G cloverleaf skidpad numbers? Yea, it probably does have some banking. But the P30 is supposed to handle better.
In my E63 after some ECU/TCU software updating, I was able to rip off 4.2s 0-60 consistently. I have been able to do 4.0s once. To be honest, it is difficult to concentrate on your launch when worrying about what local law enforcement might think.
I will eventually get out to the track. I almost went last weekend, but lack of helmet and the hassles with borrowing one kept me home.
By the way, 0.84G is only enough to get the barf 42 degrees off from a vertial drop. That means it goes down between the seats. 2G will get you 63degrees (all you pilots know that). 4G in an F1 car is 76degrees, so throwing up in an F1 car will likely not end up in your lap.
Would you believe my 0.98G cloverleaf skidpad numbers? Yea, it probably does have some banking. But the P30 is supposed to handle better.
In my E63 after some ECU/TCU software updating, I was able to rip off 4.2s 0-60 consistently. I have been able to do 4.0s once. To be honest, it is difficult to concentrate on your launch when worrying about what local law enforcement might think.
I will eventually get out to the track. I almost went last weekend, but lack of helmet and the hassles with borrowing one kept me home.
By the way, 0.84G is only enough to get the barf 42 degrees off from a vertial drop. That means it goes down between the seats. 2G will get you 63degrees (all you pilots know that). 4G in an F1 car is 76degrees, so throwing up in an F1 car will likely not end up in your lap.
Very interesting and funny,
I have not gone WOT yet with my 15 month old , LOL
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I am certain that the tests on the wagon by Top Gear, Motor Trend, Edmunds, and overall 1/4 mile times indicate the Wagon is faster in a straight line . This applies to E55 and E63 wagon.
The pano roof may be the exact reason why the wagons tested inch out the sedan, could be weight distribution as well.
I never said it was due to "extra mass" up high. I believe it to be weight distribution on the chasis that makes the wagon better in a straight line, better initial grip perhaps, something caused the wagon to test faster, I am only guessing as to why?
The E63's 0.84 g is good enough to suck barf out of baby's mouth and directly onto the outside window, thus protecting the leather.
qoute on the wagon's handling
The pano roof may be the exact reason why the wagons tested inch out the sedan, could be weight distribution as well.
I never said it was due to "extra mass" up high. I believe it to be weight distribution on the chasis that makes the wagon better in a straight line, better initial grip perhaps, something caused the wagon to test faster, I am only guessing as to why?
The E63's 0.84 g is good enough to suck barf out of baby's mouth and directly onto the outside window, thus protecting the leather.
qoute on the wagon's handling
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Honestly, I think I could've gotten these times with non P30 cars as well........ as long as they are not equipped with pano roof of course. Pano roof equipped cars are generally 0.1 seconds slower or more. And unfortunately, a lot of the extra weight is added on top of the car.... the worst place to add weight to a car: hinders performance and handling
I actually love the pano roof but not on an AMG..... I would get it on an E550 or E350 or S-Class where the focus is luxury, but just not on an AMG where it becomes an extra burden on performance.
I actually love the pano roof but not on an AMG..... I would get it on an E550 or E350 or S-Class where the focus is luxury, but just not on an AMG where it becomes an extra burden on performance.