Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG Press Release !

Two hours we needed from the airport of Los Angeles up to the famous Californian circuit of Laguna Seca. Just 140 miles with the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG with the new eight-cylinder engine with cylinder shut-off. At the end of the line of the on-board computer reported a consumption of less than eight litres per 100 km, even less than is the standard consumption of the cut the engine in the papers 8.4 litres, with the.
Two factors favor our consumption value: firstly the uniform speed without the usual traffic jams on highways around LA and the fact that our eight mostly only on four pots ran. Half staff handed crowning glory for that role. Only if the gradients or accelerations all eight work – made imperceptible for the driver by the way. When its not viewed it him, he knew it in most cases not at all, how many to lie for him in the stuff.

Actually this may be him matter. Main thing all are now at work, if you expect of them. So we responded with our first acquaintance. Until we had the display of the number of cylinders “Eco4″ always in sight, then it was no matter whether four or eight. So there will be other Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG drivers also: you are like to claim the 310 kW / 422 HP and maximum torque of 540 nm (nm) and take the consumption advantage of cylinder cut-off.

Even if the cylinder shut-off is a technical achievement, the Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG will be purchased generally but rather its performance due to. And that is pretty good. In 4.6 seconds, he creates the Sprint from 0 to 100 km/h. Needless to mention that its maximum speed at 250 km/h is limited electronically.

The new V8 aspirated M 152 is based on the 2010 featured AMG 5, 5-litre V8-bi turbo engine M 157. He differentiates cylinder primarily through the cylinder cut-off, a new intake air tour, new, modified Camshafts and an optimized crankcase from this engine. In the partial-load range, the cylinders are shut down two, three, five and eight. The input and exhaust valves are closed simultaneously, which also increases the efficiency.

The cylinder shut-off is in the Rev range from 800 up to 3600 RPM available, if the driver the transmission driving program “C” (controlled efficiency) has chosen. In cylinder mode, then still 230 nm available torque. At an engine speed of 3600 rpm, a switch to all cylinders lasts 30 milliseconds. In addition to the C mode, the Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG offering still S such as “Sport” and M as “manual” as driving programs.

For the first time, a sport exhaust system with ever an exhaust valve per page comes with AMG used. This technology solves the trade-off of emotional sound experience, sporty driving style and the discreet noise in the partial-load range. If you want, can let always “rip ‘s”, what she liked particularly at top down. Since a tour of California in the cooler fall largely draught-free Interior for a braked US pace at 100 km/h will be a pleasure.

Specification Data Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG

Length x width x height (in m): 4,15 x 1.82 x 1.30
Engine: V8 petrol engine, 5461 CC, direct injection, cylinder cut-out
Power: 310 kW / 422 HP at 6800 RPM
Maximum torque: 540 at 4500 RPM
Consumption (average EU standards): 8.4 liter Super
Carbon dioxide emissions: 195 g / km
Acceleration 0-100 mph: 4.6 seconds
Top speed: 250 km/h (limited)
Empty weight / payload: 1610 kg / 300 kg
Trunk volume: 225 litres (open), 335 litres (closed)
Wheels: front 8Jx18 rear 9J18
Tyres: front 235 / 40 R 18; rear 255 / 35 R 18
Turning radius: 10.5 meters
Base price: 72 590 euro