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Old 01-31-08, 06:42 AM
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the 65 engine is the V12 turbocharged engine, no more superchargers
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Old 01-31-08, 07:27 AM
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The boys at Mercedes are mad scientists when it comes to engines I love it!
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Originally Posted by Robarapta
I suspect it's a mistake. Hasn't it been reported before that MB is getting away from superchargers & going with turbo's ??
The S63, E63, the coming SL63,etc., are replacing the supercharged S55, E55, SL55, etc. . . . . .
i tend to think that way as well, and it would be a pretty lame mistake
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Ehhhh, weak compared to that renntech CL
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
the 65 engine is the V12 turbocharged engine, no more superchargers
That's what I thought too.

55s were the supercharged, 65 were the twin turbos, 63s were NA.


...But to be specific, 670 hp and 737 lb.-ft. of torque will be squeezed from the supercharged V8, with torque being limited to 555 lb.-ft.....
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Originally Posted by Robarapta
I suspect it's a mistake. Hasn't it been reported before that MB is getting away from superchargers & going with turbo's ??
The S63, E63, the coming SL63,etc., are replacing the supercharged S55, E55, SL55, etc. . . . . .
Interesting, probably a typo. But the supercharged 5.4 Liter engine is a beast, insane amounts of instant torque. When I drive my friend's E55, there is a noticable difference compared to my E63.
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Old 01-31-08, 11:57 AM
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Old 01-31-08, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by INHOCJP
Interesting, probably a typo. But the supercharged 5.4 Liter engine is a beast, insane amounts of instant torque. When I drive my friend's E55, there is a noticable difference compared to my E63.
yes, people "complain" about the "lack of" tq on the 63 compared to the 55. but then again, the 63 is just as fast
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Old 01-31-08, 06:17 PM
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The SLK Black series has gotten pretty average and poor reviews sadly, hope this doesn't continue with the SL.

I don't care, I'd rock both!
 
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