SLK32 AMG Vs. My C5
05-01-2002, 07:58 AM
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Originally posted by rage2
There's been much debate over the races with the NSX in other forums. The cars were virtually even from 30mph-140mph. The first race the NSX didn't launch, so it was lost in 1st gear. The second race the NSX didn't power shift, so it lost a car length on every shift. The third race (not in video) the NSX driver was feeling the pressure, so he nailed some perfect power shifts. Like I said, even from 30-140... The SLK pulled maybe 1/4 length ahead for this run, most likely due to my fat ass in the NSX hehe.
The NSX is a 3.2 with SC/I/H/E.
There's been much debate over the races with the NSX in other forums. The cars were virtually even from 30mph-140mph. The first race the NSX didn't launch, so it was lost in 1st gear. The second race the NSX didn't power shift, so it lost a car length on every shift. The third race (not in video) the NSX driver was feeling the pressure, so he nailed some perfect power shifts. Like I said, even from 30-140... The SLK pulled maybe 1/4 length ahead for this run, most likely due to my fat ass in the NSX hehe.
The NSX is a 3.2 with SC/I/H/E.
05-01-2002, 08:00 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by M Power
[B]I do not know much about your car, but your car must be MODDED in order to leave AMG in the dust by end of 3rd without your bottle.
[B]I do not know much about your car, but your car must be MODDED in order to leave AMG in the dust by end of 3rd without your bottle.
05-01-2002, 08:32 AM
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That's what most of the debate revolves around, the "numbers" provided by the magazine. The SLK 32 has a terrible 60 ft time (automatic tranny), but it pulls really hard once it's into 2nd gear, so the 13.0s 1/4 mile times that everyone's getting is misleading. The MPH figure is a bit higher than other cars hitting 13 flat. Because of this, the SLK 32 excels in rolling start races.
The fastest stock SLK 32 that's hitting high 12's now on the SLK forums. There's a renntech SLK 32 (around 410hp) that does 12.8's at 5000ft altitude.
The fastest stock SLK 32 that's hitting high 12's now on the SLK forums. There's a renntech SLK 32 (around 410hp) that does 12.8's at 5000ft altitude.
05-01-2002, 08:42 AM
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My understanding of the AMG32 was that it was 0-60 in 4.9sec... That should smoke the C5.
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container.jsp?/...er.jsp&menu=2_1
(Left side is the AMG32)
Or am I on crack?
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http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container.jsp?/...er.jsp&menu=2_1
(Left side is the AMG32)
Or am I on crack?
-- Aaron
05-01-2002, 10:22 AM
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I actually have heard with the Vaeth pulley upgrade, exhaust, and intercooler upgrade they would be at 400+ hp, and doing mid 12's. The high 12's on 400hp seems slow as the stock SLK 32 can do almost 13 flat with no mods. I used to have a SLK230 with an upgraded pulley, exhaust and airflow, and I surprised a few S2000's. I beat 2 out of 3 that I raced, but is when they first came out (and probably before people knew how to drive them). The SLK 32 is in a different league.
05-01-2002, 12:25 PM
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Originally posted by BAD 97 WS-6
Who cares, this car will smoke them both.....coming in October, 400 hp
Who cares, this car will smoke them both.....coming in October, 400 hp
05-02-2002, 11:53 AM
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Originally posted by amartin
My understanding of the AMG32 was that it was 0-60 in 4.9sec... That should smoke the C5.
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container.jsp?/...er.jsp&menu=2_1
(Left side is the AMG32)
Or am I on crack?
-- Aaron
My understanding of the AMG32 was that it was 0-60 in 4.9sec... That should smoke the C5.
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container.jsp?/...er.jsp&menu=2_1
(Left side is the AMG32)
Or am I on crack?
-- Aaron
A stock, regular C5 (not a Z06) is capable of sub-5 second 0-60 times. A stock Z06 is capable of sub-4.5 second 0-60 times.