A little "me too" from Mercedes?
04-28-2004, 10:14 AM
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A little "me too" from Mercedes?
Dumping the kompressor and dropping a big V8 in the C-class...
Interesting, but it's no S4.<ul><li><a href="http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=rev iews&loc_code=index&content_code=08879875" >2005 C55 AMG</a></li></ul>
Interesting, but it's no S4.<ul><li><a href="http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=rev iews&loc_code=index&content_code=08879875" >2005 C55 AMG</a></li></ul>
04-28-2004, 11:19 AM
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Hey, bring it on. I'm feeling feisty today.....
Why they offer no manual trans is beyond me. Why not give your customers the choice? I applaud them, though, for putting that monster of an engine in that car.
04-28-2004, 11:26 AM
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Well...
With 20+ more HP, 70+(!) lb.ft. more torque, and 200lb less to haul, I'd guess it would obliterate S4 in the straight line...
However, it's only offered with a slushbox, and the redline is relatively low (5700 RPM) compared to S4, so it might not be THAT much faster after all.
However, it's only offered with a slushbox, and the redline is relatively low (5700 RPM) compared to S4, so it might not be THAT much faster after all.
