Mercedes-Benz today announced a special-edition version of its SLK55 AMG two-seater. The 400hp ’special series’ features a non-retratable carbon roof, 19-inch AMG forged wheels, AMG height-adjustable torsion sports suspension and a high-performance composite brake system. The front fenders are now wider and made of the ultra-light carbon-fibre-reinforced-plastic (CRP). The roof is also made of CRP. Power comes from a tuned version of AMG’s 5.4-liter V8, which offers 400 hp and 520 NM of torque. The lightweight parts cut about 100lbs from the vehicle’s curb weight. Zero to 62 mph takes just 4.5 seconds, down from 4.9, the automaker said. Like the regular SLK 55, this special model uses the 7G-TRONIC transmission with aluminium shift paddles on the steering wheel. A brace in the engine compartment provides additional rigidity and more lateral dynamics. Price in Germany will be 107,300 euros (incl. VAT). Gallery after the jump…
06/09, 9:55 AM
posted by:
Maverick
Go on and put a stick in it! Sheesh.
06/09, 10:15 AM
posted by:
Jon
Yeah, auto is a bit blasé…a nice 6-speed works just fine.
Jon.
06/09, 10:32 AM
posted by:
ã‚コ
just go kleemann n get way more power for way less $$$
06/09, 10:38 AM
posted by:
XPsionic
You’ve joking, a fixed roof and you only save 100lbs?
06/09, 10:39 AM
posted by:
XPsionic
You’re joking, a fixed roof and you only save 100lbs?
06/09, 12:00 PM
posted by:
Jeffish
I’m with XPsionic. It’s as if they gave it a fixed roof but left behind all of the motors and other mechanical bits that made the car heavy to begin with.
06/09, 12:51 PM
posted by:
Ryan
Screw the fixed roof, id only buy this car for a drop top, or at least a T-Top.
06/09, 1:19 PM
posted by:
R.C. COLLINS
107K EUROS??????
06/09, 4:41 PM
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06/09, 8:01 PM
posted by:
doug
IMO it should be priced lower(equal or a couple thousand more to M3 CSL)
now picture this beast with a kleeman SC
06/09, 8:04 PM
posted by:
Anonymous
Who the HELL wants an automatic version of this?
06/09, 8:37 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
#11: Lazy people, like most morons on the road these days.
06/11, 7:02 AM
posted by:
chucky
German engeneering in da house joa, when I qoute the addvertisment from the VW GTI
This car is really nice and it´s so fast. In comparison to American Cars this car is high quality, not this bull**** Amercan Cars offer.
06/12, 9:12 AM
posted by:
Jim
Shut up Chucky.
07/21, 5:10 PM
posted by:
Mitch
like the rims
07/21, 5:53 PM
posted by:
Asher
107k Euros = 135k+ US based on today’s Euro close. Let’s see – the regular SLK55 is 61.5k MSRP US – this is over TWICE the price??? That cant be correct because if its accurate, who would pay double for 15 more hp and 100 fewer lbs?? Its not like this is like the CLK-DTM full-on Race Car…
If you find me that person, please send them my way because I have some seriously overpriced goods to sell them…
07/22, 4:24 AM
posted by:
HWA
107 opssssssssssssssssss……come on……go for a 911…or the coming 350z GT-S. wait for the New M3 V8.
07/22, 5:36 AM
posted by:
Sean
Guys…it has a Carbon Fiber roof, as we see from supercars, its not exactly cheap. Take a look at the M3 CSL. CF roof and various cuts in weight and they charge twice the price with like 20hp more. They pulled a CSL with this one. It should handle way better than the SLK55 anyway. Just too bad they dont stick a damn manual into a car like this.
07/22, 10:24 AM
posted by:
xmnr
haha amg, you almost got me. We all know the ‘63 is right around the corner! (or at least the 550… that’d be weird as it’d be an un-AMG’d v8, but you know it’ll fit)
07/22, 11:35 AM
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07/23, 3:55 PM
posted by:
Patrick
no jim, chucky is right. u.s. autos suck. look at the quality of the SLK compared to u.s. offerings, no comparison.
this needs a manual option though. at least an OPTION.
12/31, 10:55 AM
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