SLRs and SLK55 AMG F1 passing by in 250 km/h Video(Track)!!!

[philios55]

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SLRs and SLK55 AMG F1
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Paul Ricard circuit (France)

[budagboy2]

Aswome sound, the whine of that supercharger is sweet and talk about a throaty v8

[mv]

Yup, pretty good sound...the slk55 is probably not as easy meat for the slr as one might think...

[philios55]

^Don't forget my friend that the SLK55 AMG in the video wasn't a regular AMG but a special edition F1 Safety Car with improved suspension,engine and even weight reduction from the normal AMG model!!

[ikon2003]

Wow, sweet vid. those cars are flying. that oversteer by the first one was pretty sweet.

[Mopsdrops]

that was so awsome, thanks a million, philios55 !! this was a real great video, the sound is like a old world war airplane.

[twboy1999]

the supercharger sounds nice

[rednallo]

nice sound indeed!! :shock:

[DUNKiNUTS]

Yeah the sound alone would make me buy the SLR, but that car is sweet.

[mv]

Originally Posted by philios55 ^Don't forget my friend that the SLK55 AMG in the video wasn't a regular AMG but a special edition F1 Safety Car with improved suspension,engine and even weight reduction from the normal AMG model!!

Ahh, I see...I thought the slk55 safety car was just a regular car with a bodykit...not a MB specialist

Therefore I'm curious - could you specify the power hike and weight reduction?

[yg60m]

Nice video, thanks mate If the acceleration of the SLR is awesome, the SLK is impressive too and what a sound !!

[philios55]

Originally Posted by mv Originally Posted by philios55 ^Don't forget my friend that the SLK55 AMG in the video wasn't a regular AMG but a special edition F1 Safety Car with improved suspension,engine and even weight reduction from the normal AMG model!! Ahh, I see...I thought the slk55 safety car was just a regular car with a bodykit...not a MB specialist Therefore I'm curious - could you specify the power hike and weight reduction?

SLK55 AMG F1 Safety Car Modifications:
Engine and Drive:
The engine and drive of the unique Mercedes-AMG SLK greatly resemble their series production versions. The 5.5-litre V8 engine from AMG delivers 360 bhp and accelerates the silver two-seater from 0 to 62 mph in under five seconds. What’s more, its convincing eight-cylinder sound is sure to appeal to racing fans watching at the track or on TV. The sports car was given a newly developed exhaust system with reduced back pressure and a special sound for Formula 1 use.

And to ensure that even the toughest of weather conditions are no problem, the SLK 55 AMG safety car is also fitted with a high-performance water cooler, two engine oil coolers in the sides of the front apron and a larger transmission oil cooler. The rear differential has cooling fins and a separate cooler installed into the rear valence. The air stream is distributed through it by a diffuser, thus helping to prevent the rear-axle oil from overheating. When the car is stationary, an electric fan is employed to increase safety even further.

Weight Reduction:

In order to deliver world-class racing performance, the weight of the safety car was trimmed by nearly 100 kilograms (220 lbs) in contrast to the series-production vehicle. And this was achieved despite the fact that the car became heavier right from the outset because of its added components - including communication equipment, lights, cooling systems for the rear axle and brakes, and larger wheels and brakes. The safety car has a curb weight of 1,370 kg. In comparison, the curb weight of the SLK 55 AMG series-production vehicle is 1,465 kg (not including the fuel and driver).

Also in place of the standard 18-inch tires, for example, new multi-part 19-inch AMG light-alloy, double-spoke rims with special 235/35 R 19 and. 265/30 R 19 tires have been used. And together with the firmer chassis tuning, the car can handle higher curve speeds and has even more agile handling.

[Rudla]

ooohh :shock: , thanks

[mv]

Originally Posted by philios55 Originally Posted by mv Originally Posted by philios55 ^Don't forget my friend that the SLK55 AMG in the video wasn't a regular AMG but a special edition F1 Safety Car with improved suspension,engine and even weight reduction from the normal AMG model!! Ahh, I see...I thought the slk55 safety car was just a regular car with a bodykit...not a MB specialist Therefore I'm curious - could you specify the power hike and weight reduction? SLK55 AMG F1 Safety Car Modifications: Engine and Drive: The engine and drive of the unique Mercedes-AMG SLK greatly resemble their series production versions. The 5.5-litre V8 engine from AMG delivers 360 bhp and accelerates the silver two-seater from 0 to 62 mph in under five seconds. What’s more, its convincing eight-cylinder sound is sure to appeal to racing fans watching at the track or on TV. The sports car was given a newly developed exhaust system with reduced back pressure and a special sound for Formula 1 use. And to ensure that even the toughest of weather conditions are no problem, the SLK 55 AMG safety car is also fitted with a high-performance water cooler, two engine oil coolers in the sides of the front apron and a larger transmission oil cooler. The rear differential has cooling fins and a separate cooler installed into the rear valence. The air stream is distributed through it by a diffuser, thus helping to prevent the rear-axle oil from overheating. When the car is stationary, an electric fan is employed to increase safety even further. Weight Reduction: In order to deliver world-class racing performance, the weight of the safety car was trimmed by nearly 100 kilograms (220 lbs) in contrast to the series-production vehicle. And this was achieved despite the fact that the car became heavier right from the outset because of its added components - including communication equipment, lights, cooling systems for the rear axle and brakes, and larger wheels and brakes. The safety car has a curb weight of 1,370 kg. In comparison, the curb weight of the SLK 55 AMG series-production vehicle is 1,465 kg (not including the fuel and driver). Also in place of the standard 18-inch tires, for example, new multi-part 19-inch AMG light-alloy, double-spoke rims with special 235/35 R 19 and. 265/30 R 19 tires have been used. And together with the firmer chassis tuning, the car can handle higher curve speeds and has even more agile handling.

Wow that's a great deal of improvements... thx a lot..They should consider producing a limited edition with all these tweaks as far as they are street legal... Especially the weight reduction is something an enthusiast is keen on particularly in case of MBs.

[philios55]

That's a very good idea to produce a street-legal SLK55 AMG Lightweight, something like BMW M3 CSL but unfortunately i don't think they will do it!!