merc SL55 amg

[russ]

thinking of buying one of these beasts 2003 on , any one out there got one or any stories good or bad

[R988]

Perhaps a visit to the Mercedes forum would yield what your looking for?

[Platinum]

Whats the difference between the sl 'hundred' series (sl600) and the sl55/65?

Am I right in thinking the 350 = V6, 500 = V8, 600 = V12, 55 = V8 & 65 = V12 are all these turbocharged and are the 55/65 AMG fettled?

[combover]

Platinum said:

Whats the difference between the sl 'hundred' series (sl600) and the sl55/65? Am I right in thinking the 350 = V6, 500 = V8, 600 = V12, 55 = V8 & 65 = V12 are all these turbocharged and are the 55/65 AMG fettled?

Almost.
350 = V6, 500 = V8, 600 = twin turbocharged V12, 55 = Supercharged V8, 65 = Twin turbocharged V12 of bigger capacity than the 600.

The 600 confusingly is 5.5 litres of twin turbo V12, while the 65 is 6 litres of twin trubo V12.

The 55 and 65 are AMG models.

I think that is right.

Combover

>> Edited by combover on Wednesday 18th January 20:15

[markbe]

combover said:

Platinum said: Whats the difference between the sl 'hundred' series (sl600) and the sl55/65? Am I right in thinking the 350 = V6, 500 = V8, 600 = V12, 55 = V8 & 65 = V12 are all these turbocharged and are the 55/65 AMG fettled? Almost. 350 = V6, 500 = V8, 600 = twin turbocharged V12, 55 = Supercharged V8, 65 = Twin turbocharged V12 of bigger capacity than the 600. The 600 confusingly is 5.5 litres of twin turbo V12, while the 65 is 6 litres of twin trubo V12. The 55 and 65 are AMG models. I think that is right. Combover >> Edited by combover on Wednesday 18th January 20:15

Looks right to me...

[sneijder]

Best bet is to download the price list for all the differences, the biggie between the 350 & 500 is the suspension, the 350 is miles behind the other models with ABC.

http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/media_librar