2005 E55 Features, Anyone know for sure
01-29-2004, 11:35 PM
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Originally posted by AlBoston
E55AMG99,
I have been doing a lot of research on the drive-by-wire systems and the SBC brakes and I found that it only costs an additional $150 per vehicle over a conventional braking system.
E55AMG99,
I have been doing a lot of research on the drive-by-wire systems and the SBC brakes and I found that it only costs an additional $150 per vehicle over a conventional braking system.
01-29-2004, 11:36 PM
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Originally posted by amg55
North America was reported to have received ~3000 E55's in 2000, ~2500 in 2001, and ~1000 in 2002.
I haven't yet seen a good estimate for 2003.
North America was reported to have received ~3000 E55's in 2000, ~2500 in 2001, and ~1000 in 2002.
I haven't yet seen a good estimate for 2003.
01-30-2004, 07:07 AM
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Originally posted by FIXEDupW209
you will deffinatly be getting the nano paint clear coat whether it be a 2004 or 2005. As far as differences between my2005 and my 2004 i'd have to guess that they would be minor as they have worked out most of the bugs from the first year.
you will deffinatly be getting the nano paint clear coat whether it be a 2004 or 2005. As far as differences between my2005 and my 2004 i'd have to guess that they would be minor as they have worked out most of the bugs from the first year.
01-31-2004, 07:19 PM
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07 M6, 05 Noble, 01 S4, Smart ForTwo
As for the M5's power, I do know this much:
My uncle works for a company that developed SMG for BMW's M3(for Getrag, the actual tranny manufacturer). He is receiving a test version of the new M6 in 2 months. I know it isn't an M5, but he said it will be a V10 with 540hp. He gets to test it for a couple weeks, for SMG purposes. I could only assume the power would be the same in the M5.
My uncle works for a company that developed SMG for BMW's M3(for Getrag, the actual tranny manufacturer). He is receiving a test version of the new M6 in 2 months. I know it isn't an M5, but he said it will be a V10 with 540hp. He gets to test it for a couple weeks, for SMG purposes. I could only assume the power would be the same in the M5.
01-31-2004, 09:01 PM
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How can anyone doubt the HP underrating of the E55? Just use a acceleration calculator - plu g in the wt of the E55 at 4000k (sans driver, 4200 with driver), the 1/4 mile trap speeds as tested by the mags (116mph), and the resultant HP is 522.
http://www.corral.net/tech/horsepower.html
http://www.corral.net/tech/horsepower.html
02-01-2004, 10:34 PM
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Originally posted by E55AMG99
What ever happened to ~500 units per year for the US? Sucks to be popular.
What ever happened to ~500 units per year for the US? Sucks to be popular.
The US does get the majority of those, but not all of them.
02-01-2004, 11:21 PM
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Originally posted by amg55
The quoted numbers were for North America.
The US does get the majority of those, but not all of them.
The quoted numbers were for North America.
The US does get the majority of those, but not all of them.
02-02-2004, 07:25 AM
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...........just by the fact that Mb was spending all that money advertising the "beast" on national television.........that was my clue that it was not going to be a limited production car. I very much like the E55, but I have put my E55 planns on hold. I would like to purchase a very fast 4 door sedan with automatic transmission. My choices are E55, RS6, S55, S600. I am leaning towards the S600, but I wish it came with the double quad exhausts.
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02-02-2004, 09:53 AM
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Originally posted by Ted Baldwin
...........just by the fact that Mb was spending all that money advertising the "beast" on national television.........that was my clue that it was not going to be a limited production car. I very much like the E55, but I have put my E55 planns on hold. I would like to purchase a very fast 4 door sedan with automatic transmission. My choices are E55, RS6, S55, S600. I am leaning towards the S600, but I wish it came with the double quad exhausts.
Ted
...........just by the fact that Mb was spending all that money advertising the "beast" on national television.........that was my clue that it was not going to be a limited production car. I very much like the E55, but I have put my E55 planns on hold. I would like to purchase a very fast 4 door sedan with automatic transmission. My choices are E55, RS6, S55, S600. I am leaning towards the S600, but I wish it came with the double quad exhausts.
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02-09-2004, 02:56 PM
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If Merceds does put the 7G gear into the 05' E55, how would that affect the performance? A lot quicker 0-60? or more smoother shifting and more fuel efficient?
In time to compete with the new M5.
In time to compete with the new M5.
