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Old 04-11-2002, 12:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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OT: Seems like the new E55 will be impressive... so much so they MB is bumping hp on the SL55...

From AutoExpress...<br> <br> SL Is Recalled To Get Extra Power<br> <br> <br> t's red faces all round at Mercedes – engineers are going back to the drawing board after they realised the SL55 AMG wasn't as fast as the new hot E-Class. Not yet launched in Britain, the 476bhp supercharged convertible went on sale in Germany in February. Around 100 had been delivered when production was halted for six weeks to uprate engines to 500bhp.<br> <br> This move ensured the SL55, the flagship of the AMG range, wasn't overshadowed by the next performance E-Class. The E will use the same engine, but as it's lighter and more aerodynamic than the SL, it had proved quicker in testing. <br> <br>
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Old 04-11-2002, 12:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
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and costs less too...that's a no-no, faster, quicker, and cheaper

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Old 04-11-2002, 12:42 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Of course it also means quicker than the SLK32 :-(

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Old 04-11-2002, 01:56 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Aw, nuts!

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Old 04-11-2002, 02:46 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Damn !!! Mercedes really went all out to change it images......it no longer consider................

<br> an old rich man car.
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Old 04-11-2002, 05:38 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Yes but I suspect $20K more expensive, too.

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Old 04-11-2002, 05:52 PM   #7 (permalink)
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But the SL and E weigh more and probably won't handle...

like the '32
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Old 04-11-2002, 06:26 PM   #8 (permalink)
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wouldn't longer wheelbase reduce oversteer?

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Old 04-12-2002, 09:36 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Weight balance and spring rates can adjust over-under steer...

Sway bars and other suspension tweeks can help even the worst handling cars............
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Old 04-12-2002, 12:27 PM   #10 (permalink)
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but a heavy car is still a heavy car...

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