Is the Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG a good car?
The interior is finished in AMG’s own leather choices and trims that include traditional wood and “sand-cast” aluminum. Accelerating the SL55 to 60 is a pure hoot, with a hint of supercharger background sound. We tried the SL55 AMG on Elkhart Lake’s Road America Road Course, where you could wind the V-8 out to around 130 mph.
Is the SL55 AMG weistec supercharger upgrade complete?
As the Weistec Engineering Supercharger upgrade is completed on this SL55 AMG our shop foreman takes the time to go over the entire vehicle to ensure everything is ready for road testing. Not to mention ensuring this Mercedes Benz’s brake fluid is fresh, and fitting the new HRE Performance Wheels & Michelin Pilot Sport 3’s!
When did the AMG SL55 M113K come out?
2002 was a milestone for Mercedes and European sports car enthusiasts. The AMG SL55 equiped with the M113K could only be described as a game changer. When AMG transformed the production Mercedes 5.5L V8 into a Kompressed monster, there were not many cars left in the world that could overtake it.
What kind of suspension does Mercedes Benz SL55 have?
Under the body is the SL’s front upper and lower A-arm and rear 5-link suspensions enhanced by ESP yaw control plus ABC Active Suspension that trims body roll by 68 percent and offers the Sport option of slashing it by 95 percent. The vented disc brakes are huge (14.2 in. front, 13.0 rear), the fronts with 8-piston calipers.
The interior is finished in AMG’s own leather choices and trims that include traditional wood and “sand-cast” aluminum. Accelerating the SL55 to 60 is a pure hoot, with a hint of supercharger background sound. We tried the SL55 AMG on Elkhart Lake’s Road America Road Course, where you could wind the V-8 out to around 130 mph.
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.
What kind of engine does an AMG SLS have?
As the SLS neared the end of its production run, AMG launched the GT model, which brought a 20-hp bump to its 6.2-liter V-8, but that version couldn’t match the earlier car’s acceleration. When we first tested the GLC63 S coupe, we remarked that it builds speed “like it’s been dropped from a B-52.”
Which is the best Mercedes Benz SL model?
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Are there any issues with the Mercedes SL55 AMG?
Perhaps the most common issue on the SL55 AMG revolves around the ABC suspension, this isn’t just specific to the SL series but any other Mercedes that shares the same components until it was addressed after 2007 with the introduction of ABC II.
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 does the Mercedes SL55 pass the sleep test?
Forgeddaboutit. To pass the Sleep Test, to make progress in the traditional, unruffled Mercedes manner, there is but one possible strategy. Gradually accelerate the SL55 down the straights, slow down before the corners and then glide around the bends. Call it ‘fast cruising’.
What’s the braking distance on a Mercedes SL55?
Oddly enough, braking distances failed to match those recorded by the SL500, and by a bunch: 155 feet from 70 mph for the SL500, 175 for the SL55.
What’s the price of a Mercedes Benz SL500?
While more is better, it’s surprising how little extra it costs. An SL500 starts at $85,990, and we recently drove a well-equipped version with a sticker price of just over $100,000. And yet the base price of an SL55 AMG is $113,000. For that you can mix and match no-cost options like the Wood, Comfort or Sport Packages.
What kind of boost does Mercedes Benz AMG have?
That alone, plus the stroke increase to 5.5 liters, would be enough to make many drivers happy, but AMG adds a high-pressure screw-type Lysholm supercharger with Teflon-coated rotors to pump out 11.6 psi of boost.
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.
Is the Mercedes Benz SL55 in manual mode?
In the 2003 model only manual mode allowed for that. Otherwise, the 2004 was nearly identical as the 2003 model. Before the redesign in 2007, the 2005 SL55 had almost all of the kinks worked out and has been the preferred year to purchase. Mercedes updated the COMAND interface and improved the navigation to be DVD based instead of CD.
What kind of fuel economy does the Mercedes SL55 get?
You should also note that fuel economy is not a strong point of the SL55 and it’s not uncommon to average below 15 MPGs. Mercedes built more SL55 AMG models in 2003 – 2004 than 2005 – 2008 combined. We recommend staying away from the 2003 – 2004, and opting for a 2005 model instead.