Thursday 31st August 2006

AMG offers more track focus

Grunt and chassis upgrades for CLS, SL, SLK

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Mercedes SL55 AMG

Mercedes-AMG is offering customised performance packages for three AMG models.

The packages, for the CLS 63 AMG, SLK 55 AMG and SL 55 AMG, comprise various factory-fitted components which AMG reckons "significantly enhance the dynamics of all three models and further improve their racetrack potential". They were developed in the AMG Performance Studio and the vehicles are built at the relevant DaimlerChrysler production plants.

The performance packages for the CLS 63 AMG, SLK 55 AMG and SL 55 AMG focus particularly on chassis and brake system modifications, incorporating components with a higher performance rating and longer service life. The result is an improved driving experience for drivers who want to use their AMGs on-track.

The performance package for the CLS 63 AMG comprises:

• Internally ventilated composite front brake discs, size 390 x 36 mm
• Multi-disc rear locking differential with 40 per cent locking effect for additional traction
• 19-inch twin-spoke AMG alloy wheels, multi-piece, painted sterling silver, size 8.5 x 19 with 255/35 R 19 tyres (front) and size 10 x 19 with 285/30 R 19 tyres (rear)
• AMG performance suspension based on AIRMATIC DC
• AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel in leather/black Alcantara with silver-coloured aluminium shift paddles

The performance package for the SLK 55 AMG comprises:

• Internally ventilated composite front brake discs, size 360 x 32 mm
• 18-inch twin-spoke AMG alloy wheels, multipiece, size 7.5 x 18 with 225/40 R 18 tyres (front) and size 8.5 x 18 with 245/35 R 18 tyres (rear)
• AMG performance suspension
• AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel in leather/black Alcantara, with silver-coloured aluminium shift paddles
• Carbon fibre interior trim parts

The performance package for the SL 55 AMG comprises:

• Internally ventilated composite front brake discs, size 390 x 36 mm
• Multi-disc rear locking differential with 30 per cent locking effect for additional traction
• 19-inch twin-spoke AMG alloy wheels, multipiece, size 8.5 x 19 with 255/35 R 19 tyres (front) and size 9.5 x 19 with 285/30 R 19 tyres (rear)
• AMG performance suspension based on Active Body Control (ABC)
• Additional oil cooler
• AMG front apron with larger air intakes
• AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel in leather/black Alcantara, with silver-coloured aluminium shift paddles

The AMG performance packages are priced as follows (prices include 16  per cent VAT):

• CLS 63 AMG: €8,236 (£5,550)
• SLK 55 AMG: €5,220 (£3,518)
• SL 55 AMG: €11,948 (£8,053)

The AMG Performance Studio in Affalterbach can provide even more customisation including:

• Extra-lightweight, forged AMG alloy wheels
• Carbon-fibre exterior package
• AMG sports steering wheels
• Illuminated AMG door sill panels

The Performance Studio specialists also fit unique interior trim components and high-performance hi-fi and multimedia systems and will create one-off specials.

[E38]

An SL for the track? i.e. a two ton vert for the track?

[Dr S]

"Illuminated AMG door sill panels"... they must be joking

I wonder how they help to make the car more track focused...

[glenn mcmenamin]

E38 said:

An SL for the track? i.e. a two ton vert for the track?

Exaclty....

that will be a new set of tyres/pads each track day then sir......

[don logan]

What a load of nonsense, the diff might be nice (tho it should have had one anyway rather than the cheap electronics) but the rest is UTTER nonsense, how embarrassing!!!!!

[vinceh]

Is this different to what was being called the AMG 'Black' series, which was covered by the car mags a couple of weeks ago?

Or was that where they are beefing up the engines too? Resulting in an SLK for about 85,000 erfin' quid.

Edited by vinceh on Thursday 31st August 17:05

Edited by vinceh on Thursday 31st August 17:07

[Ashok]

I see BMW M division has nothing to worry about.