W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

Here's an interesting question...

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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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Here's an interesting question...

Benz give us a choice...

"We will do whatever it takes to make the new 55 outhandle the M5 and others, BUT, you keep current motor HP as is for a year or more."

Remember, bunch of cars will be out HP'ing the 55 in 06.

What say you?

Just wondering how badly you would want handling over HP. Yeah yeah, we want both, but if you had to choose????
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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Not even close IMHO. Same HP and outhandle M5? Every day and twice on Sunday. More HP with no other changes will make the new car worse, not better. I don't know what the benefit will be. I can't see more HP bettering your 1/4 times. Just even harder to hook up.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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a. Less weight
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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I want more HP so the E will run 10's. When I want handling I drive an M3.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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Manual tranns please.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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Manual tranns please.

Hell no, Mb have no clue how that works by now lol
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