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by www.supercars.netWith its AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine, many lightweight components, high-strength carbon roof, 19-inch AMG forged wheels, AMG adjustable suspension and AMG high-performance composite brake system, the special SLK 55 AMG is even more of a sports powerhouse.
by www.supercars.netThe SLK 55 AMG Black Series has large, ultra-light, forged AMG aluminium wheels in the sizes 8.5 x 19 and 9.5 x 19.
Road Tests Real world tests of the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series
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Top speed
0-100mph
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Nurburgring time
Data points Key details of the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series
Price
Horsepower
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| 10 Dec |
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With its AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine, many lightweight components, high-strength carbon roof, 19-inch AMG forged wheels, AMG adjustable suspension and AMG high-performance composite brake system, the special SLK 55 AMG is even more of a sports powerhouse.
The non-retractable hardtop of the two-seater is also made of carbon-fibre composites, and the black central section with a visible carbon-fibre structure provides appealing visual effects.
Specifications Full list of technical specs
general
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Price | $136,100 |
| Year | 2006 |
| Highway mileage | 23 MPG |
design
| Body style | Coupe |
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transmission
| Drivetrain | RWD w/ESP |
|---|---|
| Shift system | Automatic |
| Gearing | Traditional |
| # of gears | 7 gears |
engine
| Displacement | 5,500 cc |
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| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuels | Gas |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Bore/stroke | 3.82 in / 3.62 in |
| Valvetrain | Single overhead camshaft (SOHC) |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 valves |
road tests
| Top speed | 173 mph |
|---|---|
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s |
| 0-60mph | 4.4 s |
| 0-100mph | 10.1 s |
| 0-200kph | 16.3 s |
| 20.6km nurburgring time | 8:14.0 |
| Hockenheim short lap time | 1:14.40 |
power & handling
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.39 lb/hp |
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| Maximum hp | 395 HP @ 5,750 RPM |
| Maximum torque | 385 ft-lb @ 3,750 RPM |
| Engine placement | Front |
| Steering system | Rack and pinion |
suspension, wheels & brakes
| Front brakes | Disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Front wheels | 483/? 216 |
| Rear wheels | 483/? 241 |
physical dimensions
| Curb weight | 3,313 lb |
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| Width | 70.6 in |
| Height | 50 in |
| Length | 160.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in |
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