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 As the only eight-cylinder roadster in its segment the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG provides unique driving experience. The two-seater is now even more sporty: Mercedes AMG has developed an exclusive and distinctly puristic special series which sets new standards in driving dynamics. With the AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine enhanced to 294 kW/400 hp and 520 Newton metres, numerous lightweight construction components, carbon hardtop, 19-inch AMG forged wheels, AMG height-adjustable torsion sports suspension and AMG high-performance composite brake system the special SLK 55 AMG demonstrates even more convincingly its sports talent – and makes a good figure on any closed course. Article The only bad news is that this appears to be a Germany-only model. M |
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The S65 AMG is now up at MBUSA.com. A hefty $182,275. M |
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New or revised for 2007: S550, S600, S65 AMG CLS550, CLS63 AMG E320 Bluetec, E550, E63 AMG SL550 GL450, GL320 Bluetec (early 2007) R320 CDI, R63 AMG ML320 CDI, ML63 AMG CLK550, CLK63 AMG Cabriolet CL550, CL600 - all new, more info on these soon. G-Class - facelift 2008 Model Year - A glimpse into the future: New C-Class, C350 should get the new direct-injection V6, 292hp. C63 AMG with somewhere over 400hp to combat new RS4 and upcoming V8-powered E90 BMW M3. SLK - Facelift, SLK350 gets above engine from new C350 and SLK55 becomes the SLK63 with 440hp. The S63, CL63 and SL63 models should be added for 2008 with a turbocharged version of the new AMG 6.2L making around 570hp. S320 and E320 Bluetec arrive in 50-state legal form with Adblue. M |
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The new CL550 and CL600 have been officially shown:           Article Article M
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Perhaps MB created the CLS to put another vehicle in the 65-75k area since the new S class is now up well over 80k, and there were no other vehicles in that price range besides the S-500. It says in some places that the backseat window view is poor over-all, and if that's the case, I don't see why MB just didn't make another sedan rather than trying to create some spaceship-like coupe. That might make more of business sense, although having the E and S already should be enough. Some of you might suggest to just buy a bigger engine option if you want a vehicle in the 65-75k area, but that doesn't accommodate the consumers who want to pay more for luxury and better over-all vehicle rather than just a more powerful engine. --- As for the direction of MB? It's clear. You mentioned BMWs and Lexus. BMWs are sports-luxury cars and Lexus has the identity of quiet, family cars. Mercedes is trying to give us both. Not just a sports car, not just a family car, but everything you could want in a car. That's kind of how I view mercedes-benz at this point, and I admit I do like it. They still engineer and design to high standards, they still drive wonderfully and perform wonderfully, and they still live up to their luxurious name. I have a BMW and I was not very impressed on how much it compromised on luxury. Power seats didn't even come standard, (something I didn't know until after I got the car lol  ) Anyways I still love mercedes-benz and hope to be buying an slk soon! |
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Replying to: merc1 (Jun 26, 2006 5:01 pm)
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Click here forPhotos and press release of Brabus Rocket 
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| I love the look of the new CL. The other model looked a little frumpy after a while. | |
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Replying to: albell (Jun 27, 2006 2:34 am) M
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Replying to: merc1 (Jun 27, 2006 9:25 pm)
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