Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG vs. SL55

by Sze | Filed under Transportation, Video.

Fifth Gear again. This time they take out Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG to race against the SL55.

Engineers not only optimised the weight but also gave the Black Series an optimised AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine with a maximum output of 294 kW/400 hp and 520 Nm of torque. A modified air intake, reduced-resistance AMG sports air filters, new high-performance headers and a new valve-timing scheme ensure a more efficient charge cycle and make the eight-cylinder unit even more responsive to accelerator pedal movements, which is also evident from the inimitable and even more impressive AMG V8 sound.

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