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Price |
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Production |
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Engine |
5.5
liter V8 |
Weight |
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Aspiration |
natural |
Torque |
376
lb-ft |
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HP |
360
hp |
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HP/Liter |
65.4
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1/4 mile |
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0-62 mph |
4.9
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Top Speed |
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(from Mercedes-Benz
Press Release) The SLK 55 AMG is now even more dynamic: a
new front apron and dark-tinted headlamps give this unique
eight-cylinder roadster an even more athletic look even at a
standstill. The handling dynamics of the SLK 55 AMG have also been
sharpened. For the first time the car features the new direct
steering with variable servo assistance, which makes the 265 kW/360
hp two-seater even more agile and responsive. The SLK 55 AMG is also
the only car in its class to feature a V8 engine, while the improved
AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC transmission now offers even faster
gearchanges.
The appearance of the
sporty roadster now reinforces the cars claim to special status
even more emphatically. The redesigned front apron with a more
pronounced arrow-shape, the modified Mercedes star, enlarged air
dams and a black-painted transverse fin on the lower section ensure
a distinctly masculine aura. Large, round foglamps with chrome
surrounds are now positioned further outwards, enhancing the
impression of width. The hot air from the integral engine oil cooler
is vented via side outlets in the front apron. The specific AMG
bodystyling also includes AMG side skirts, the muscular AMG rear
apron with a black insert and the AMG spoiler lip.
New features also
include dark-tinted projection-beam headlamps and larger exterior
mirrors for better rearward visibility. LED indicator repeaters in
an arrow design ensure more safety. Even more striking than before
are the new 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a multi-spoke design.
Painted in titanium grey and with a high-sheen star, these provide
interesting contrasts when viewed from the side. With a width of 7.5
and 8.5 inches respectively, the AMG light-alloy wheels are fitted
with size 225/40 (front) and 245/35 (rear) tyres. New, high-sheen
18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a twin-spoke design are also
available in the same sizes on request. Outstanding deceleration
values are ensured by the AMG high-performance braking system with
internally ventilated brake discs all-round. The front brakes have
perforated discs of size 345 x 30 mm; 300 x 22 mm discs are fitted
at the rear.
Newly developed direct steering
with variable servo assistance
The all-new direct
steering system with variable servo assistance makes for first-class
handling dynamics, and makes the SLK 55 AMG even more agile. A key
component of this direct steering is the newly designed steering
rack. This allows a ratio spread from 15.8:1 to 11.5:1 which the
driver experiences as more responsiveness at around five degrees or
more from the centred position. Variable servo assistance makes the
roadster particularly agile and lively on winding roads, as the
driver has less to do than before only 2.16 turns of the wheel are
required from lock to lock. This also produces considerable comfort
advantages when manoeuvring at slow speeds.
The driver of the SLK 55
AMG also benefits from this outstanding controllability during
high-speed manoeuvres such as the VDA lane-change test, as his hands
no longer need to be repositioned on the wheel. The AMG Roadster
also sets standards when it comes to straight-line stability at high
speed this is where the less direct steering configuration in the
centred position has a positive effect. This is supported by the
already familiar speed-sensitive servo function: the servo
assistance decreases as the speed increases, which improves both
handling and driving safety.
AMG eight-cylinder engine for
superior performance
The striking bonnet with
its characteristic longitudinal fins conceals the 5.5-litre AMG
eight-cylinder engine, which has an output of 265 kW/360 hp and
develops 510 newton metres of torque figures which remain
unrivalled in this segment. Enormous torque, immediate
responsiveness and the typical AMG V8 sound characterise the driving
experience, together with outstanding performance: the two-seater
accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds, reaches the
200 km/h mark in 17.5 seconds and has a top speed (electronically
limited) of 250 km/h. Power is transferred by the AMG SPEEDSHIFT
7G-TRONIC transmission with steering wheel gearshift paddles, which
now ensures even greater agility: gearchanges in the "S" (Sport) and
"M" (Manual) driving modes are around ten percent faster than
before. This is not only thanks to the new components in the
seven-speed automatic transmission, but also to the new engine and
transmission management, which also ensures that the gearshifts are
smoother.
Functional interior with new AMG
instrument cluster
In the functional and
sporty interior of the SLK 55 AMG, the new AMG ergonomic sports
steering wheel with its three-spoke design gives a visual hint of
the direct steering feature. The grip area is specially shaped and
lined with perforated leather, while the vertical spoke is
embellished by a silver-coloured insert. Two aluminium AMG shift
paddles allow manual gear selection.
The AMG instrument
cluster with a 320 km/h speedometer scale, silver/red needles and
AMG lettering also has a new look, and the new graphics ensure that
vehicle speed and rpm are even more easily legible. In "M" mode, the
AMG main menu is able to display the currently selected gear
including an upshift recommendation, as well as the engine oil
temperature, the battery voltage or the RACETIMER. The AMG sports
seats with their special upholstery layout feature pronounced side
bolsters for improved lateral support when cornering at speed;
Alcantara inserts in the shoulder areas improve this lateral support
even further. Fine nappa leather upholstery is part of the standard
appointments of the SLK 55 AMG. It is available in a choice of four
attractive colours, with a stylish combination of black/gullwing red
as a new entrant to the range.
Performance package for the driver
with racing ambitions
The AMG performance
package is available for the SLK 55 AMG on request. This package
developed by the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO incorporates even
higher-performance components. The result is an ultra-exciting
driving experience for sports car enthusiasts who sometimes like to
put their AMG model through its paces on the racetrack.
The AMG performance
package for the SLK 55 AMG consists of:
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AMG high-performance
braking system with internally ventilated and perforated
composite brake discs, size 360 x 32 mm, with six-piston fixed
callipers at the front
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Internally
ventilated and perforated brake discs, size 330 x 26 mm, with
four-piston fixed callipers at the rear
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18-inch AMG
multi-piece light-alloy wheels in a twin-spoke design, size 7.5
x 18 with tyre size 225/40 R 18 (front) and size 8.5 x 18 with
tyre size 245/35 R 18 (rear)
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AMG performance
suspension
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AMG performance
steering wheel with smaller diameter, flattened lower section
and silver-coloured aluminium shift paddles
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AMG carbon-fibre
trim in the interior
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With the exception
of the AMG high-performance composite braking system, all the
components of the AMG performance package can also be ordered
individually.
Interested customers can order the SLK 55 AMG now; the purchase
price is 69,049.75 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT). The market launch will
commence in March 2008.
