The SLK 55 AMG is a high-performance variant of the successful SLK-Class roadster from Mercedes-Benz. 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. As with all AMG models, the SLK 55 sports wider fenders, a lower stance, quad tailpipes, enlarged air intakes, and, of course, a more powerful engine. 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.
Mercedes SLK the biggest change was made under the hood, The SLK55 may be bereft of a supercharger but that AMG 5.5-litre V8 still packs a thumping 355bhp at a bellowing 5750rpm, backed up by 376lb ft at 4000rpm. Even the new Porsche Boxster S can’t get near its 4.9sec sprint to 62mph. A new 911 might just be able to catch it.
The tuner also added sports pistons, sports distribution shafts, exhaust manifolds, catalysts of high-grade steel, sports exhaust silencers, polished cylinder heads, a sports air filter and a long-stroke crankshaft. And the result is a top speed of 192 mph (up from the standard 155 mph).
Redesigned 18-inch AMG wheels feature a multi-spoke design and titanium grey finish. New, high-sheen 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a twin-spoke design are also available. The front brakes have perforated discs measuring 345 x 30 mm. The rear discs measure 300 x 22 mm.
The 55′s steering has also been updated. The all-new direct steering system with variable servo assistance newly designed steering rack. This allows a ratio spread from 15.8:1 to 11.5:1, allowing the driver to experience more responsiveness at around five degrees or more from the centred position. The aerodynamic package includes: carbon front spoiler lips, varnished in black here, a rear diffuser and 19″ polished rim wells of high-grade steel.
The seven-speed 7G-Tronic with AMG Speedshift gearbox (cutting shift times by 35 per cent) is a more serious concern, wresting even more control from the driver. With SL55-style left-for-down, right-for-up metallic buttons mounted on the back of the steering spokes, it’s smooth enough and shifts snappily, but your inputs are rarely adhered to absolutely, and often they’re ignored altogether.
These upgrades include sports pistons, sports distribution shafts, exhaust manifolds, catalysts of high-grade steel, sports exhaust silencers, polished cylinder heads, a sports air filter and a long-stroke crankshaft.this is enough to launch the cabriolet with a speed of 310 km/h. The cost of such performance improvement amounts to 30,785 Euro including installation works and technical inspection fees.
The powerful brakes and decently feelsome steering encourage you to access the broad scope of the chassis’ abilities, too, and soon that ESP triangle set into the instrument binnacle is flashing out of every corner.
