How fast is a SL55 AMG?
Unrestrained, Mercedes reports the SL55 AMG can run to an intoxicating 208 mph—on the Papenburg proving ground, of course. The problem is tires. No road tires exist for these speeds in a 4400-pound car, so even the “unlimited” SL55 is constrained to 186 mph.
Is the Mercedes SL55 AMG a sports car?
To be sure, Mercedes’ AMG fettlers have done everything possible to hide the heft. The SL55’s steering, air suspension, chassis and rubber all fool you into thinking you’re driving a proper lightweight sports car. As soon as you attempt to adjust the car’s attitude during hard cornering, you’re instantly disabused of the notion.
What kind of handling does a Mercedes SL55 have?
Mercedes refers to its “catlike handling reflexes,” which is true—if you envision a cat the size of a Siberian tiger. The key to the SL55’s level cornering attitudes is the corporate Active Body Control electro-mechano-hydraulic almost-active suspension, recalibrated in this application for firmer responses without compromising ride quality.
Is the Mercedes SL55 the fastest car in the world?
The SL55 may be Mercedes’ fastest ever production automobile, but it is not a rally-bred Subaru. It’s a Benz. It’s a big, heavy, luxury car. Tradition dictates that the SL55’s driver displays a certain amount of ‘decorum’. Progress should be rapid, yet safe and effortless. Hence the Sleep Test.
How big is a Mercedes Benz SL500 AMG?
The standard SL500 we tested last April was certainly no wraith. When the readouts on the C/D scales finally settled, the tally for that one stood at a resounding 4172 pounds. That’s SUV territory, but even so, the AMG version is heftier: 4411 pounds.
Are there any Mercedes SL 55 AMGs for sale?
Condition History data is provided by Experian AutoCheck. Use of this data is subject to the AutoCheck Terms & Conditions. TrueCar has 21 used Mercedes-Benz SL Sl-55-amg s for sale nationwide, including a SL 55 AMG Roadster V8 and a SL 55 AMG.
How much power does a Mercedes SL55 have?
In a straight line, the SL55 is almost as steady at triple digits as it is standing still. With 5.5-litres of 24-valve, supercharged V8 power on tap, and enough torque to tow a pocket battleship, it only takes 10.2 seconds to crest the ton.
When did Mercedes Benz become part of AMG?
By the end of the millennium, Mercedes went all-in with AMG, buying a controlling share of AMG and making AMG cars part of the official Mercedes-Benz line-up. Below we take a look at every standalone AMG car built as well as every Mercedes-AMG built, a comprehensive view of all models to date.
The standard SL500 we tested last April was certainly no wraith. When the readouts on the C/D scales finally settled, the tally for that one stood at a resounding 4172 pounds. That’s SUV territory, but even so, the AMG version is heftier: 4411 pounds.