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Old 08-31-2007, 11:50 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RBYCC
I would think the 6.0 Hammer based on the M117 would not be embarrassed even by a later model E55.
Power seemed to be more conservatively rated by AMG at that time. !
I agree. It was a very strong motor in a pretty light car [ but only 300 pounds lighter than the 3900# 420SEL].

While AMG Germany rated their HP pretty conservative, AMG NA liked to promote the loudest dyno numbers they had and the two were not that much different.

I think the M117 AMG Torque numbers are where it shines as much as raw HP. Jonathan's 126 with M117 AMG motor is a rocket. Caused me to blow a motor mount keeping up one Sunday morning this past January.
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