How fast is a SLK 55 AMG?
174 mph
A seven-speed automatic transmission is standard. According to Mercedes-Benz, the SLK55 AMG accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 174 mph when equipped with the optional AMG handling package.
What is an AMG SLK?
The AMG version of the third generation Mercedes-Benz SLK is powered by a new, naturally aspirated, direct-injection version of AMG’s charismatic 5.5-litre V8 engine, driving the rear wheels through a responsive seven-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission.
How fast an SLK55?
Specifications
| Engine | V8, 5461cc |
|---|---|
| Max power | 416bhp @ 6800rpm |
| Max torque | 398lb ft @ 4500rpm |
| 0-60 | 4.6sec (claimed) |
| Top speed | 155mph (limited) |
What’s the difference between Mercedes and AMG slk55?
Mercedes says AMG’s modifications to the standard seven-speed netted 35-percent-faster shifts, and the tranny must swap ratios quickly since it has to shift twice before reaching 60 mph in the SLK55. Delayed reactions would spoil any increased performance from the enhanced gearing.
Can you remove the resonator on a slk55 AMG?
Update – Anyone remove the resonator on a SLK55 AMG? Went to Fabspeed Motorsports yesterday and had my stock exhaust modified. I verified that there are no perforations, baffles or restrictions in the stock AMG mufflers. They are the equivalent of a straight pipe.
What’s the quarter mile time on a Mercedes Benz slk55?
Yet the Vette ties the SLK at 4.3 seconds to 60 mph and loses the quarter-mile race by a 10th, 12.8 versus 12.7 seconds. And that was a six-speed manual Corvette, not the wimpy four-speed automatic.
Which is faster Mercedes slk55 or Mercedes E55?
Or consider this: The SLK55 matches its big brother E55 from 0 to 60 mph—despite the E55’s 469 supercharged horsepower propelling fewer pounds per pony—and is just 0.2 second slower through the quarter-mile. Besides the overachieving numbers, acceleration runs are just so darn pleasing in the SLK55.
Mercedes says AMG’s modifications to the standard seven-speed netted 35-percent-faster shifts, and the tranny must swap ratios quickly since it has to shift twice before reaching 60 mph in the SLK55. Delayed reactions would spoil any increased performance from the enhanced gearing.
Yet the Vette ties the SLK at 4.3 seconds to 60 mph and loses the quarter-mile race by a 10th, 12.8 versus 12.7 seconds. And that was a six-speed manual Corvette, not the wimpy four-speed automatic.
What kind of car is the Mercedes SLK Class?
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a luxury roadster equipped with a power-retractable hardtop. Three trim levels are offered: SLK300, SLK350 and SLK55 AMG.
Or consider this: The SLK55 matches its big brother E55 from 0 to 60 mph—despite the E55’s 469 supercharged horsepower propelling fewer pounds per pony—and is just 0.2 second slower through the quarter-mile. Besides the overachieving numbers, acceleration runs are just so darn pleasing in the SLK55.