Nov 20, 2011

Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG, outstanding sportiness and dynamism



The SLK 55 AMG embodies the AMG brand claim "Driving Performance": a combination of great dynamism, sportiness excellent, high technology and fuel efficiency that is unmatched in the segment of compact high-performance roadster. The SLK 55 AMG accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.6 seconds and reaches a top speed (electronically limited) of 250 km / h. The V8 combines the most complete park with minimum power consumption and excellent power delivery sounds typical of a large eight-cylinder engine. As part of the strategy "AMG Performance 2015", with the new Mercedes-AMG V8 delivers on the promise of reducing steadily over the next few years, the fuel consumption and emissions of new models at the same time to be perfectly in line with our claim Mark "Driving Performance". Simultaneously, with the M152 engine Mercedes-AMG GmbH also demonstrates its social responsibility.

The SLK 55 AMG Mercedes-Benz SLK is the most powerful of all time. Its newly developed AMG V8 naturally aspirated 5.5-liter automatic exclusion of the cylinder combines top performance with low power consumption. With a maximum power of 310 kW (422 hp) and maximum torque of 540 Nm, the AMG SLK 55 beat all direct competitors. The fuel consumption is about 30% less than its predecessor and stands on 8.4 liters per 100 kilometers (NEDC combined), equivalent to 195 g / km of CO2 emissions. Ensure high driving dynamics the AMG sports suspension with direct steering, Torque Vectoring Brake, ESP ® adjustable on three levels and high-performance AMG braking system. The new flagship model of the third generation of the SLK AMG now demonstrates his originality : AMG light-alloy wheels design decision, the AMG bodystyling package, AMG rear spoiler and two twin chrome tailpipes give the classic roadster proportions with a very athletic. The expressive design draws on himself the eyes and makes the SLK 55 AMG is unmistakable.