Merc c55 amg...
05 December 2005, 01:14 AM
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Merc c55 amg...
Just had a run in with a older style c55 amg, whats the figures on these? I normally drive so sensiably but could'nt resist the open road. Out accelerated him bottom end without a problem to 90kph
, top end he was gone. Looked a lovely example as well.
, top end he was gone. Looked a lovely example as well.
05 December 2005, 01:33 AM
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05 December 2005, 01:39 AM
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Oops, just read that you said it was an older one..... the above figures are for the current C55 saloon.... not sure of how much difference between this and the old model...
05 December 2005, 01:43 AM
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Could it have been a 1995-2002 Merc E class E55
5.4 litre V8
0-60mph - 5.5 secs
354 bhp
530 Nm torque
155 mph limited
1710 kg
Don't think the C55 was out on an older model.....
5.4 litre V8
0-60mph - 5.5 secs
354 bhp
530 Nm torque
155 mph limited
1710 kg
Don't think the C55 was out on an older model.....
05 December 2005, 01:49 AM
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I was driving my v2 Sti. This is the shape i mean
Originally Posted by talizman
Could it have been a 1995-2002 Merc E class E55
5.4 litre V8
0-60mph - 5.5 secs
354 bhp
530 Nm torque
155 mph limited
1710 kg
Don't think the C55 was out on an older model.....
5.4 litre V8
0-60mph - 5.5 secs
354 bhp
530 Nm torque
155 mph limited
1710 kg
Don't think the C55 was out on an older model.....
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As I thought.... check here
http://www.amgpower.com/models.php
The old C class did not come in C55, this model only came out in 2005.
Chances are it was a C36 or C43 badged up
http://www.amgpower.com/models.php
The old C class did not come in C55, this model only came out in 2005.
Chances are it was a C36 or C43 badged up
.Thanks for the info though guys.
05 December 2005, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by paulcornwall
no contest bottom end.
05 December 2005, 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by talizman
Off the mark, not much will keep up with an Impreza up to 60ft or so, after that the huge torque of the big V8 will make it fly past you like your standing still!
05 December 2005, 09:53 AM
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Yup - it's a beast alright - be afraid, be very afraid. I had a run in once too. These uber saloons do pack some linear punch
05 December 2005, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by talizman
As I thought.... check here
http://www.amgpower.com/models.php
The old C class did not come in C55, this model only came out in 2005.
Chances are it was a C36 or C43 badged up
http://www.amgpower.com/models.php
The old C class did not come in C55, this model only came out in 2005.
Chances are it was a C36 or C43 badged up
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Originally Posted by Reffro
This C-class did come with the 5.5 litre V8 engine. At the time the C43 was on sale, and after the E55 came out, you could also opt for the optional and very expensive 5.4 litre engine as a factory special upgrade. Very very rare if it was one, they were about £72k when new, but don't quote me on the price.
Do you have any more info or links and I can't find anything on the web about it.
My money is still on a C36/43 badged as C55 though!
05 December 2005, 04:21 PM
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The AMG versions of the W202 came first with a 3.6 straight 6, & when the straight sixes were replaced with V6s, a 4.3 V8. Shortly after that, the 5.5 V8 from the E55 can also be specified as special order. It is a very rare car indeed, just like the Supercharged R129 SL55.
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