(NEW) SLK 55 AMG "SPORT Track edition" (400bhp)

triumph · June 9th, 2006, 11:19 PM

A new SLK 55 AMG will be on sale in July (road versions from the pace car).
(source: Auto motor und Sport : www.auto-motor-und-sport.de and www.autobild.de)
(for the german speaking-> http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/d/115302 )
his name SLK 55 AMG "SPORT"
what's new?
more power: +40BHp (previously 360 -> now 400)
less weight: -45KG (previously 1530KG -> 1495 )
more torque: +10Nm (up from 510 to 520)
and the price is also rising (107 300€)

what does it means for the performance?
0-100km/h or 0-62mph 4.5sec (4.9)
0-200km/h 15.5 (17.2)

Styling: outside new AMG bodykit but no big changes inside more "race oriented" with bucket seats and carbon.

pics can be seen here
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/n...ort.115301.htm
or here
http://www.autobild.de/aktuell/meldu...c20bebc71887f3

http://media.autobild.de/bild/F/3018b8e7851598bd7ec503668575b99f_1.jpg

http://media.autobild.de/bild/0/20c016d821a3d0eb5dbc9efca8839160_1.jpg

Dins · June 9th, 2006, 11:28 PM

kinda sucks they replaced the folding hardtop with a solid carbonfiber one

patrick10 · June 10th, 2006, 12:56 AM

a "track edition" with an auto?????

Dins · June 10th, 2006, 1:29 AM

well, same idea as the slr...

matt_shaw · June 10th, 2006, 1:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrick10

a "track edition" with an auto?????

a "mercedes" that doesn't have an auto?????

SL65 · June 10th, 2006, 1:59 AM

Now all they need to do is get around to making a proper "race" edition of the SLR, and that includes getting rid of the leather seats and air-con. This SLK however should be pretty good...its like the most sporty car MB has but for some reason, they still left in the sat-nav and other luxuries...I wanna see the car stripped out!

fbc · June 10th, 2006, 2:01 AM

The CF roof is dead sexy, and if it sounds like the F1 pace car then it's a special thing indeed, however:

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrick10

a "track edition" with an auto?????

Excellent point.

And it's still an SLK...

Blind_Io · June 10th, 2006, 2:03 AM

With all of that work you would think they could un-ugly this thing. I can't decide if the front end is boring or ugly in a "melted in a microwave" kind of way and the sides look like sheet metal off Home Depot's shelf. Would it kill them to add a little character to the side of the car? An accent, a crease, anything to break up that plain of metal.

BlaRo · June 10th, 2006, 3:27 AM

I still don't see why Mercedes doesn't offer a manual with the AMG. They need to figure that hey, if somebody's going to spend the extra money to get more horsepower, they want to be able to be more involved with the driving experience! So why not make a 6-speed optional instead of limiting it to the base model? They can engineer ElectroBrakeSensoDistronic ladyboy massaging seat pedal navigation satellite sensing systems, but they can't develop a manual suitable for an AMG?

Ethan · June 10th, 2006, 3:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt_shaw

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrick10

a "track edition" with an auto?????

a "mercedes" that doesn't have an auto?????

This one:

http://www.geocities.com/nideggerh/SwissEVO2.jpg

Proof:

http://www.geocities.com/nideggerh/EVOshifter2.jpg

bartboy9891 · June 10th, 2006, 4:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ethan

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt_shaw

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrick10

a "track edition" with an auto?????

a "mercedes" that doesn't have an auto?????

This one:

Proof:

Actually, you can get the new SLK in a manual form!

proof:

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/1614/588879qf.jpg

It doesnt matter if they offer a manual or not, maybe only 5-10% of MB drivers would opt for it

SL65 · June 10th, 2006, 4:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bartboy9891

It doesnt matter if they offer a manual or not, maybe only 5-10% of MB drivers would opt for it

Yeah because MB are renowned for their excellent auto boxes. But they really should cater for the customer who wants to opt for a manual.

BlitzR · June 10th, 2006, 4:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~612BHP!!!!!!!

its like the most sporty car MB has but for some reason, they still left in the sat-nav and other luxuries...I wanna see the car stripped out!

The Pictures in this post are of a stripped out version but still has AC, It's called the Track Sport. 35 of these were built for a race series in the far east. It has less power then the Sport @ 360HP. Thats why it had a solid carbon fibre roof and marked tow points.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/RenegadeR/ea4ea5e83cab12362cbda41419a8ed4f_1.jpg

Note the filler cap in top of the boot.

SL65 · June 10th, 2006, 5:01 AM

^Yeah but only 35 of those are built. I'm saying that the SLK 55 "Sport Track edition" should have been stripped like this "Track Sport" model you have pictured because whats the point of claiming to have built a stripped out model if you keep the big fat sat-nav/DVD COMMAND system that all other "big" Mercs get?

Anyway...this model is kinda useless...prepare for the naturally aspirated, 481 bhp SLK 63 AMG later on in the year images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5870/slk63b2re0lg.jpg

//edit : I think I pictured a "Track Sport" model because of the fuel pump in the boot lid...

BlitzR · June 10th, 2006, 10:50 AM

SLK 63???? The engine bay already looks filled out with the 55 engine. Would be one heck of a car.

Orange1984 · June 10th, 2006, 11:01 AM

lol nice

triumph · June 10th, 2006, 2:23 PM

UPDATE from www.worldcarfans.com
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...special-series

http://www.germancarfans.com/news/2060609.009/2060609.009.1M.jpg

bartboy9891 · June 10th, 2006, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~612BHP!!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bartboy9891

It doesnt matter if they offer a manual or not, maybe only 5-10% of MB drivers would opt for it

Yeah because MB are renowned for their excellent auto boxes. But they really should cater for the customer who wants to opt for a manual.

actually i was referring to MB drivers as pricks images/smilies/whistling.gif

No Boss · June 11th, 2006, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ethan

Proof:

Well now that is just the damnedest shift pattern I have ever seen

Viper007Bond · June 11th, 2006, 1:00 AM

Yeah, you can get a SLK with a manual. I just rode in my dad's friend's new-to-him 2000 SLK 230 (he got it today). All black, manual transmission, etc. Pretty slick.

He actually sold his Boxster to get it.

June 9th, 2006, 11:19 PM	#1
triumph Joined: Apr 6th, 2006 Last Online: November 14th, 2008 Location: Germany (Tübingen near Stuttgart!!!) Posts: 466 Car: fiat barchetta Rep Power: 0	(NEW) SLK 55 AMG "SPORT Track edition" (400bhp) A new SLK 55 AMG will be on sale in July (road versions from the pace car). (source: Auto motor und Sport : www.auto-motor-und-sport.de and www.autobild.de) (for the german speaking-> http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/d/115302 ) his name SLK 55 AMG "SPORT" what's new? more power: +40BHp (previously 360 -> now 400) less weight: -45KG (previously 1530KG -> 1495 ) more torque: +10Nm (up from 510 to 520) and the price is also rising (107 300€) what does it means for the performance? 0-100km/h or 0-62mph 4.5sec (4.9) 0-200km/h 15.5 (17.2) Styling: outside new AMG bodykit but no big changes inside more "race oriented" with bucket seats and carbon. pics can be seen here http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/n...ort.115301.htm or here http://www.autobild.de/aktuell/meldu...c20bebc71887f3 __________________ There are two ways a truly civilised and advanced nation can be defined. One, it has a fleet of nuclear submarines, and two, it does not have the death penalty. That leaves you with France and Britain. And that’s about right. J. Clarkson My Perfect car would have 1 the italian beauty,2 the british style,3 the french originality 4 the japanese reliability 5 the german technology and 6 the price of a chinese car

June 9th, 2006, 11:28 PM	#2
Dins Joined: Jul 27th, 2005 Last Online: 9:58 AM Location: Duesseldorf, Germany Age: 24 Posts: 855 Car: 325i Rep Power: 28	kinda sucks they replaced the folding hardtop with a solid carbonfiber one __________________ "[...] Front wheel drive is the work of satan." - James May "Yes." - Mika Hakkinen

June 10th, 2006, 12:56 AM	#3
patrick10 Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: ohio, usa Posts: 1,250 Car: 240, audi 5000, soon to be 240#2 Rep Power: 22	a "track edition" with an auto????? __________________

June 10th, 2006, 1:29 AM	#4
Dins Joined: Jul 27th, 2005 Last Online: 9:58 AM Location: Duesseldorf, Germany Age: 24 Posts: 855 Car: 325i Rep Power: 28	well, same idea as the slr... __________________ "[...] Front wheel drive is the work of satan." - James May "Yes." - Mika Hakkinen

June 10th, 2006, 2:03 AM	#8
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 9:49 AM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,996 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	With all of that work you would think they could un-ugly this thing. I can't decide if the front end is boring or ugly in a "melted in a microwave" kind of way and the sides look like sheet metal off Home Depot's shelf. Would it kill them to add a little character to the side of the car? An accent, a crease, anything to break up that plain of metal. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

June 10th, 2006, 1:59 AM	#6
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: November 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	Now all they need to do is get around to making a proper "race" edition of the SLR, and that includes getting rid of the leather seats and air-con. This SLK however should be pretty good...its like the most sporty car MB has but for some reason, they still left in the sat-nav and other luxuries...I wanna see the car stripped out!

June 10th, 2006, 3:27 AM	#9
BlaRo Lady GaGa's #1 Fan Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: 12:35 AM Location: Assachusetts Age: 21 Posts: 11,259 Car: 1997 Yamaha Seca II, 1976 Honda CB550F Rep Power: 372	I still don't see why Mercedes doesn't offer a manual with the AMG. They need to figure that hey, if somebody's going to spend the extra money to get more horsepower, they want to be able to be more involved with the driving experience! So why not make a 6-speed optional instead of limiting it to the base model? They can engineer ElectroBrakeSensoDistronic ladyboy massaging seat pedal navigation satellite sensing systems, but they can't develop a manual suitable for an AMG? __________________ "It is impossible to describe this kind of performance to the uninitiated. Telling a traffic officer or a safety crusader like Ralph Nader that 100 mph can be safe is like reading the Constitution to a Maoist; it is a strange and hostile concept." -Brock Yates. The body was accidentally unearthed from a shallow grave by construction workers. Because of Parkinson's.

June 10th, 2006, 5:01 AM	#14
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: November 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	^Yeah but only 35 of those are built. I'm saying that the SLK 55 "Sport Track edition" should have been stripped like this "Track Sport" model you have pictured because whats the point of claiming to have built a stripped out model if you keep the big fat sat-nav/DVD COMMAND system that all other "big" Mercs get? Anyway...this model is kinda useless...prepare for the naturally aspirated, 481 bhp SLK 63 AMG later on in the year //edit : I think I pictured a "Track Sport" model because of the fuel pump in the boot lid...

June 10th, 2006, 10:50 AM	#15
BlitzR Joined: May 1st, 2006 Last Online: 11:49 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 1,598 Rep Power: 30	SLK 63???? The engine bay already looks filled out with the 55 engine. Would be one heck of a car.

June 10th, 2006, 11:01 AM	#16
Orange1984 Joined: May 21st, 2006 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Age: 25 Posts: 231 Rep Power: 16	lol nice

June 10th, 2006, 2:23 PM	#17
triumph Joined: Apr 6th, 2006 Last Online: November 14th, 2008 Location: Germany (Tübingen near Stuttgart!!!) Posts: 466 Car: fiat barchetta Rep Power: 0	UPDATE from www.worldcarfans.com http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...special-series __________________ There are two ways a truly civilised and advanced nation can be defined. One, it has a fleet of nuclear submarines, and two, it does not have the death penalty. That leaves you with France and Britain. And that’s about right. J. Clarkson My Perfect car would have 1 the italian beauty,2 the british style,3 the french originality 4 the japanese reliability 5 the german technology and 6 the price of a chinese car

June 11th, 2006, 1:00 AM	#20
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 7:30 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,275 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	Yeah, you can get a SLK with a manual. I just rode in my dad's friend's new-to-him 2000 SLK 230 (he got it today). All black, manual transmission, etc. Pretty slick. He actually sold his Boxster to get it. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

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