SLK 55 is too slow for you?

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May 30, 2005 | 05:37 PM

BlkGS3

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SLK 55 is too slow for you?

No problem! Just swap it for an SLR engine.
Crazy Arabs

May 30, 2005 | 06:04 PM

got_trd

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imagine losing control in that thing

May 30, 2005 | 06:08 PM

Lexusfreak

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Originally Posted by got_trd

imagine losing control in that thing

Don't even bother wearing your seat belt at top speed if you hit something........it will be quicker that way!

May 30, 2005 | 06:32 PM

nk1983

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belongs to mohd. bin suleyam of Dubai i believe
he has an insane car collection with clk gtr's and enz0's f40's f50, bugatti, 959's etc.
list goes on

May 30, 2005 | 07:04 PM

ARISTO*7

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omg that is insane!

May 30, 2005 | 07:23 PM

KneeShoe00

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w.............are you ****ing serious.........

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May 30, 2005 | 07:53 PM

Stage3

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word up... mad respect! SLR is light enough, but i wonder if this is any lighter...

May 30, 2005 | 08:44 PM

SprtDesign

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SLK55
3397 lbs
Layout: Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 7-Speed Auto
Engine
Type: V8
Displacement: 5439 cc
Horsepower: 360 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Torque: 376 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline: 6800 rpm

SLR
3732 lbs
Layout: Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
Engine
Type: V8
Displacement: 5439 cc
Horsepower: 671 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 575 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
Redline: 7500 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph: 3.8 sec
0-100 mph: 8.6 sec
Top Speed: 207 mph

May 30, 2005 | 09:25 PM

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tzu911

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the new slk, iconic of form and beauty in my book.

May 31, 2005 | 12:43 AM

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rominl

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damn those people are really crazy......

so wait, someone bought this car, bought the slr, and put the slr engine in this car and basically "abandoned" the slr?

i dont' think you can just buy a slr engine right?

May 31, 2005 | 01:06 AM

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Maybe got it outta that crashed one? Who knows, this guy is very rich. As I see it, rich enough to convince MB to let him buy an SLR engine, or rich enough to just buy an SLR and leave its shell somewhere to chill.

James