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Headbanger: Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG Gets Permanent HardtopAFFALTERBACH, Germany — Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new $135,088 SLK55 AMG with a non-retractable hardtop constructed of ultralight carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic that not only changes the look, but improves the driving characteristics of the car. The German automaker describes it as a "distinctly puristic special series which sets new standards in driving dynamics." It goes on sale in July. AMG's 5.5-liter V8 engine is enhanced to 400 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. The engine is linked to an AMG Speedshift seven-speed transmission with a manual drive program and AMG aluminum shift paddles on the steering wheel. The special series SLK has a new curb weight of 3,296 pounds, about 99 pounds lighter than the base vehicle. Mercedes-Benz says the power-to-weight ratio has improved from 4.3 to 3.7 hp. read more. CARkeys - DTM Comes To Brands HatchThe weekend of July 1-2 sees one of the world's most exciting saloon car race series come to Brands Hatch race circuit in Kent. Cars competing in the DTM (German Touring Car Championship) look vaguely like their production counterparts, but they use exceptionally advanced chassis and 500bhp V8 engines. Some very big names can be found on the entry lists. Regular competitors this year include Mika Hakkinen, Jean Alesi, Heinz-Harald Frentzen and seven-times Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen. It has even attracted former F1 World Champion Damon Hill, who will test an AMG Mercedes-Benz C-Class at Brands Hatch later this week. The two British drivers taking part in the DTM this year are Jamie Green - currently lying fourth equal in the points table alongside Hakkinen and Frentzen - and Susie Stoddart, only the second female DTM driver to take part in the series after Ellen Lohr competed with great success a few years ago. read more. SLK Special Series hard-top makes SLK 55 AMG even sportierMercedes-Benz is offering an AMG-developed limited-run Special Series SLK, with its folding hard-top replaced by a carbon fibre fixed roof to reduce weight. The SLK Special Series also has its 5.4-litre V8 tuned for 400bhp, 40bhp up on the output of the SLK 55 AMG on which it is based. Torque is also increased to 383lb-ft and 0-60mph acceleration now comes up in 4.5 seconds - although top speed remains limited to 155mph (or 186mph, with the extra-cost option offered in some countries). These mods have been achieved by the addition of a new exhaust system and air intake. The new model has been developed in response to requests for a more track-oriented car, more sports-focused than the SLK 55 AMG. Its suspension has therefore been substantially revised, with much stiffer springs, adjustable dampers, thicker anti-roll bars and further-lowered ride height, as well as extra strut bracing, composite brakes and new 19" wheels. read more. |
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