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Old 07-23-02, 12:45 PM
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I think the SL55 is the fastest car MB AMG has.

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Bore X Stroke (mm): 97.0 x 92.0
Comp. Ratio: 9.0:1
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Old 07-23-02, 01:02 PM
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Ok, i should have re-phrased it.

I think the fastest mercedes that-you-can-buy-today is the E55.
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LOL - now that is true!
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Old 07-23-02, 01:26 PM
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Originally posted by Toog4me
Ok, i should have re-phrased it.

I think the fastest mercedes that-you-can-buy-today is the E55.
You can buy the SL55 "today" if you don't mind paying way over MSRP. But the fatsest Mercedes you can buy(that's as easily accessible as the E55) is the SLK32 AMG.

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Old 07-23-02, 01:33 PM
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Guys, the fastest benz u can buy today is the CLK-GTR for a cool mill. After that, for 60k you can get the supercharged 349hp SLK, much lighter then the big boyz. After that the C 32 then E 55.

SL-55 will be a KILLER, from my understanding the revised 2003 S-class will also get the new powerplant!
 
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And the winner is ..... 1SICKLEX

The CLK-GTR is crazy!!!!! I just saw the specs!
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Old 07-23-02, 03:48 PM
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Futuregs, I don't have AC Schnitzer. AC is actually my initials. I had 19 inch Hamann PG2's with full Hamann kit but now I'm looking into MVR rims. I have a Dinan5 which conisists of, Dinan, CAI, Air Flow Meter, Stage4 Software, Stage2 Suspension, Tranny sofware, Exhaust, Front Strut Brace, and 3.15 rear end differential. Right now from the outside, my car looks stock except the exhaust and the Dinan5 badge on the trunk lid.

Lexciting, very impressive numbers! Sweet! One day, I hope I have the courage to take the plunge and supercharge my car. Did you ever run your car at the tracks? Ever achieve 12's? That would be my ultimate goal. I see you live in MD, maybe we can hook up and check out each other's ride, since I live in NOVA.
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Old 07-23-02, 04:00 PM
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Ok. lemme rephrase this, and i have a feeling im going to need to rephrase it AGAIN.

The E55 is what i thought to be the fastest -i-can-buy-it-at-a-dealer-today Mercedes.

The new SL55, its out already??? Damn!
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ACDinan5 - no problem. As soon as it is out of the shop, I'll let you know. I am in Arlington/Alexandria all the time. You should come to SRT when they have their Dyno Meet. Get your car dyno'ed, and shoot the ******.
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Old 07-24-02, 07:39 AM
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Originally posted by LexCiting
ACDinan5 - no problem. As soon as it is out of the shop, I'll let you know. I am in Arlington/Alexandria all the time. You should come to SRT when they have their Dyno Meet. Get your car dyno'ed, and shoot the ******.
Hey Lexciting! I want to be one of the first to take a ride in that baby!!!! I was at the shop yesterday shooting the *****!
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
Guys, the fastest benz u can buy today is the CLK-GTR for a cool mill. After that, for 60k you can get the supercharged 349hp SLK, much lighter then the big boyz. After that the C 32 then E 55.

SL-55 will be a KILLER, from my understanding the revised 2003 S-class will also get the new powerplant!
The CLK-GTR is not legal for street-use in the USA. So the quickest/ fastest Mercedes(from the factory) that you can buy and actually drive(street), is the SL55 AMG.

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CLK-GTR is not legal for street-use in the USA.
Yes it is bub.
 
Old 07-24-02, 03:38 PM
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wow, you guys are confusing me..

is it the GSR, the E55, or the SL55? or wait, the SLK?
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The CLK-GTR is not legal for street-use in the USA. So the quickest/ fastest Mercedes(from the factory) that you can buy and actually drive(street), is the SL55 AMG.
Originally posted by 1SICKLEX


Yes it is bub.
1SICK, the CLK-GTR is only street-legal in Europe. It does not pass U.S. safety, etc... standards to be street-legal in the U.S. The car cannot be street driven in the U.S. A buddy of mine is an importer/ retailer of super-high end cars, Mclaren, etc... He has one(CLK-GTR) he is selling right now. Now if you want, it can be converted(for street-use) by a registered importer here in the states for between $100,000 to $200,000(includes conversion + all the Taxes) depending on which registered importer you
choose. That's the only way, from the factory the car is NOT street-legal in the U.S.

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SL55 is not available until at least September and even then I assume it's WAY oversold.
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