SLK/SLC [Official] Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG

[MBFanToDeath]

Source: 0 Beurzen Frankfurt 2011 Mercedes SLK55 AMG 2012 afbeeldingen : Autoblog.nl

 

[tennmb]

Looks like they elected to forgo the widebody treatment we've seen on recent AMGs. Very unfortunate considering the premium you pay. I think for the $$ you ought to have wider front and rear track with flared sheet metal to say, this is one bad SOB.

The new SLK is improved in so many areas, yet the front is still a huge mistake. We are seeing little movement, while the new CLS sales are off the charts.

 

[Merc1]

Yeah thats true, the CLS is in hot demand and not just shipments, but in real time. Every CLS incoming my dealer showed me had a deposit down except 1. WOW. Mercedes has a hit on their hands. I agree about the SLK grille, it is just too big and doesn't fit on the small body. Other than that the SLK is nearly perfect. Its a really well built car with no excuses anywhere else.


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[Wunderkind]

Yeah thats true, the CLS is in hot demand and not just shipments, but in real time. Every CLS incoming my dealer showed me had a deposit down except 1. WOW. Mercedes has a hit on their hands. I agree about the SLK grille, it is just too big and doesn't fit on the small body. Other than that the SLK is nearly perfect. Its a really well built car with no excuses anywhere else.


M

The large grill you see on the new generation of Mercedes is to make they look flatter and lower to the ground. it works.

My question is: Will the SLK55 come close to matching the handling and grip levels of the BMW Z and Porsche Boxster? I am very doubtful.

 

[Merc1]

The large grill you see on the new generation of Mercedes is to make they look flatter and lower to the ground. it works.

My question is: Will the SLK55 come close to matching the handling and grip levels of the BMW Z and Porsche Boxster? I am very doubtful.

That may be the technical reason why the grilles are the way they are, but they don't "work" to my eye. It looks like a large car styling trait carelessly applied to a smaller car. Either way it doesn't ruin the car so I'm indifferent about it.

Matching the BMW Z4 will be easy, it has already been universally derided for its un-BMW like ways when it comes to handling and what not. Porsche Boxster, not a chance IMO.


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[Tarek]

Hottest small roadster hands down..would definitely my choice if i had the money.

 

[SKY]

Matching the BMW Z4 will be easy, it has already been universally derided for its un-BMW like ways when it comes to handling and what not. Porsche Boxster, not a chance IMO.


M

Really? Haven´t read anything of that.

 

[Sunny]

^Almost every review from the usual credible sources have panned Z4's handling. Pity, since it is awesome looking car.

 

[Merc1]

True, it is arguably the best looking BMW on the road today. Only the 5-Series comes close IMO.

An Z4 M would cure the problem.


M

 

[Wunderkind]

^Almost every review from the usual credible sources have panned Z4's handling. Pity, since it is awesome looking car.

Sadly, reviews so far have the Z4 bettering the SLK in almost all dynamics criteria.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

The standard Z4 BMW has softened, but the standard SLK is still notably softer. I believe both are fighting for a shrinking market of middle aged females. The SLK has proven to be more refined and comfortable in reviews.

The Porsche continues to earn praise for its handling and is undoubtedly the ethusiastic drivers choice.

I'm certain the SLK55 will be very different from the standard variant and in keeping with the excellent range of AMG's.

 

[kenai]

Sadly, reviews so far have the Z4 bettering the SLK in almost all dynamics criteria.

Dynamics ?. if you want to take the streets to go to work in a Yo-Yo then buy a bimmer. but is you want confort,safety and quality among others go with Benz.

 

[mclarenftw]

1,840 kg curb weight ???? So basically this "small car" weights as much as an E63 ? (which has a 540 bhp engine and 5 seats) And one would buy it because..

Mercedes-AMG Official Global Website

 

[Rich55]

I think Mercedes Benz gets it wrong again and again with the SLK55, because they do not want to make this car a SL beater (?) oh plsssssss. Weight is just plain stupid/crazy, little talk about handling (which can only mean one thing...you figure that out). It makes no sense to put a great motor in such a heavy car, and on top of that pay hardly any attention to handling/dynamics. Mercedes Benz seems to forget that this car should be brutal and it should be at a much higher level than a PorscheBoxter, in both weight and handling---but no no no--back to the same old SLK55, slow gear changes, floating handling and heavy as hell. MB, prove me wrong. More of the same---
You make an excellent point "mclarenftw"

ps: this car for lurkers and fanboys I am sure it is the best thing that could ever happened. For someone like me is like a kick in my stomach. It will take more than just COSMETICS and a NEW MOTOR with features that do not help car performance. What is the SLK55 AMG, really?? Is it really necessary in the MB line?? Does it matter?
My two cents

 

[Wolfgang]

curb weight USA
SLK55 AMG .... 3472 lbs
E63 AMG ........ 4084 lbs

 

[Rich55]

Well, the 2005 SLK55 AMG was 1465 kg---so it got fatter...? damn. Not sure what to make of this car--- cant wait for the reviews and a test to make my next move. So, far its quite disappointing. Of course, must wait for final numbers to come in. oh well......
Thanks for pointing that out Wolfgang

 

[Nicks]

this car should be brutal and it should be at a much higher level than a PorscheBoxter, in both weight and handling-

Where did you get that from?

 

[Merc1]

The facts have been lost here I see. Why on earth would anyone think a SLK55 would weigh as much as the E63?


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[Nicks]

The facts have been lost here I see. Why on earth would anyone think a SLK55 would weigh as much as the E63?


M

AMG website for some reason says it's 1840kg. And it's showing images of R171

 

[Wunderkind]

AMG website for some reason says it's 1840kg. And it's showing images of R171

Gross weight perhaps? Kerb weight + maximum payload.