SL55 AMG
07-15-2005, 12:59 PM
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Pulled up behind a SL55 AMG this evening on the motorway. We were both caught in traffic, but when it cleared he put his foot down but I kept a reasonably equal distance between us - i.e. he didn't get away 
This happened twice (he had to slow down for traffic), I think he was shocked that this black bmw wasn't disappearing in his rear view mirror 
Are these cars not that fast, is the dms 535d just absolutely brilliant, or was he not trying?
This happened twice (he had to slow down for traffic), I think he was shocked that this black bmw wasn't disappearing in his rear view mirror Are these cars not that fast, is the dms 535d just absolutely brilliant, or was he not trying?
07-15-2005, 01:03 PM
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Zero to 60 mph in 4.7. It's a definite notch above the E60, more like an M5. You probably surprised the driver anyway. He may be headed to his service department. 
07-15-2005, 02:02 PM
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I doubt he was trying *too* hard, but nice to hear anyway - he's got nearly 500 hp and 516 supercharged lb-ft to play with (granted the SL is quite a bit heavier than an E60, but the SL55 is a monster).
07-15-2005, 03:20 PM
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I had an E55, and while the SL55 is a bit heavier, I can tell you that with a competent driver, there's no contest--the SL55 will smoke you on a straight line highway. That engine has 469 hp and 516 lb/ft of torque--it is a monster.
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He was probaly not trying as hard as he could.
It has loads of Torque! No match for any E60 (except possibly an M5 - or a remapped 535d)
From a dead stop it's no match. While rolling around 50 - 80mph it may be closer.
He was probaly not trying as hard as he could.
It has loads of Torque! No match for any E60 (except possibly an M5 - or a remapped 535d)
From a dead stop it's no match. While rolling around 50 - 80mph it may be closer.
07-16-2005, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by SG535d' date='Jul 15 2005, 10:59 PM
Pulled up behind a SL55 AMG this evening on the motorway.
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Are these cars not that fast, is the dms 535d just absolutely brilliant, or was he not trying?
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Are these cars not that fast, is the dms 535d just absolutely brilliant, or was he not trying?
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Of course he wasn't trying!
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Originally Posted by 530iii' date='Jul 15 2005, 02:53 PM
I saw a red SL55 in Brooklyn today, have yet to see an SL65. :'(
Where's an Alpina B6 when you need one?
Where's an Alpina B6 when you need one?
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) sl65 a little while back. a lady was driving it...sooooo slooooow 
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Jul 17 2005, 12:21 AM
saw a silver/black (forgot ) sl65 a little while back.? a lady was driving it...sooooo slooooow ? .
) sl65 a little while back.? a lady was driving it...sooooo slooooow ? .[snapback]149818[/snapback]
