New V8TT (non-AMG) Tests
06-10-2011, 09:50 AM
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New V8TT (non-AMG) Tests
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...est/specs.html
http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezfl...18dedf6b20.pdf
Even the non-AMG V8TT's are running pretty strong.
Tom
http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezfl...18dedf6b20.pdf
Even the non-AMG V8TT's are running pretty strong.
Tom
06-10-2011, 11:08 AM
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my wife really likes the W212 and I do too, but im holding off until next year for the new engine.
As much as we need a sedan... the E550 coupe with the 4.6TT would be a sweet ride. According to the MB website is over 200lbs lighter than the sedan.
(rounded numbers)
CLS550 4180lbs
E550 4050+/- lbs
E550 coupe 3775 lbs
btw: 4 matic would be a nice option too.. add some weight, but never worry about traction off the line.
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As much as we need a sedan... the E550 coupe with the 4.6TT would be a sweet ride. According to the MB website is over 200lbs lighter than the sedan.
(rounded numbers)
CLS550 4180lbs
E550 4050+/- lbs
E550 coupe 3775 lbs
btw: 4 matic would be a nice option too.. add some weight, but never worry about traction off the line.
-Joe
06-10-2011, 01:43 PM
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I can't wait my moms about to get the 2012 CLS550!! MBUSA claimed it would only do 0-60 in 5.1 seconds but 4.2 is just astonishing!!
06-10-2011, 02:02 PM
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2003 E55 & 2014 GL550
This is why Benz depreciation rocks!! I am gonna snag a 550 for fun once the prices drop and just mod the crap out of it!! Gotta be 700 in there somewhere!!
06-10-2011, 04:28 PM
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2014 E63s amg 4matic, 2009 C63, 2006 E55 AMG , 2001.5 AUDI S4 stg 3+ w/meth
and the AWD makes for putting all the power down a much easier task! if i could change only one thing about my e55 it would be to have it come from the factory with AWD... easily 0-60mph in 4 sec stock if it had it
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06-10-2011, 05:58 PM
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oh man..... this makes my car looks slow now. In near 1 year every new Mercedes V8 has the same performance or better than my E55K sad...... is this mean my E55 will worth like shiit in 3 years ?! 
06-12-2011, 02:29 PM
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Mercedes E55 AMG (2006), Mercedes 560 SEL (1991)
Not yet...can still out-accelerate all except the new AMGs...but they're getting closer...!
06-12-2011, 06:32 PM
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To be frank, I'm not an AWD fan. Prefer the simplicity of RWD.Also makes for a lighter car. Of course it will be a little hairier to drive but I can live with that. This is why I've always prefered the 911 GT2 to the turbo. Anyway, still can't see a stock 550tt taking a stock 55 on the derestricted autobahn.
06-12-2011, 06:36 PM
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The "real AMGs" will likely test much faster than their non-AMG brethern. I wouldn't be surprised to see the new E63/CLS63 w/PP crack an 11.7 1/4m in the right temps...on the right track surface. I think most magazines will test them in the around 12.0s 1/4m...which is .8s faster than the CLS550. The previous CLS550 was a low 13s 1/4m car...and old CLS63 was a mid-12s car. So the progress is somewhat proportional.
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06-13-2011, 07:45 AM
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2020 Audi R8 V10, 2016 AMG GTS, 2018 E63S Edition 1, 2018 Porsche GTS Cab, 2012 C63 BS
OE Tuning already got their hands on a CLS550 and here is the post from the other forum:
Here is the ECU tuning results for the all new Mercedes Benz CLS550 (W218). This brand new model boasts a twin-turbocharged 4.6-liter V8 power plant, putting out 402 horsepower and 443 lb.-ft. of torque to the flywheel. This particular vehicle came in featuring the “Launch Edition” package, complete with “Edition 1″ interior, no after-market modifications, running CA91 pump gasoline. During testing on our in-house 4×4 Dyno Dynamics dyno, the gains seen to the wheel were: +65wTq@4400rpm & +40wHp@5100rpm (depicted in the dynograph attached). Boost levels were increased along with torque management, to achieve said figures.
This same power plant can also be found in current & future S550, CL550, E550, SL550 US models. This vehicle is also known as the CLS500 4.6L Bi-Turbo in other parts of the world.
Enjoy.....
This same power plant can also be found in current & future S550, CL550, E550, SL550 US models. This vehicle is also known as the CLS500 4.6L Bi-Turbo in other parts of the world.
Enjoy.....
06-13-2011, 04:15 PM
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2014 E63s amg 4matic, 2009 C63, 2006 E55 AMG , 2001.5 AUDI S4 stg 3+ w/meth
ah ok i thought that might be it.... still learning about all the MB talk and monikers... spent so long with audis now i feel like i am going back to school to learn a new language lol
06-13-2011, 04:16 PM
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I'm hoping that if 40 whp gains from tune only are possible on the 4.7L TT engine then double those gains from tune only would be possible from a 5.5L TT
