New shape SLK230 (maybe a 280), rapid.
08-31-2005, 12:00 AM
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New shape SLK230 (maybe a 280), rapid.
On a bypass in Cheshire this AM, SLK230 - rapid motor.
If Mr SLK is reading this, you do have a rapid car there - but I have to make you aware I wasn't totally gunning it
Anyone raced one of these?
If Mr SLK is reading this, you do have a rapid car there - but I have to make you aware I wasn't totally gunning it
Anyone raced one of these?
08-31-2005, 12:03 AM
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You mean the S actually came out of the garage, Col...? 
I had a play with one on the A34 a couple of week ago. Probably the same bit of bypass. I held my own, until we reached silly speeds and the LSB kicked in.
I had a play with one on the A34 a couple of week ago. Probably the same bit of bypass. I held my own, until we reached silly speeds and the LSB kicked in.
08-31-2005, 12:09 AM
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Yes(!)
The day looked nice and I have two private spots in parking bay at work so I can straddle both, ie maximum anti dink.
...Plus I`m not staying up here long.
I would guess that was the same SLK. He was up for it and it did motor. Clearly the Kompressor windmill helps a lot.
I would argue over 80 it had more go in it.
The day looked nice and I have two private spots in parking bay at work so I can straddle both, ie maximum anti dink.
...Plus I`m not staying up here long.
I would guess that was the same SLK. He was up for it and it did motor. Clearly the Kompressor windmill helps a lot.
I would argue over 80 it had more go in it.
08-31-2005, 12:11 AM
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Are you sure it wasn't an SLK280... I don't think there is a new 230. IIRC the 280 has got 230 bhp and a 3 litre engine so it should be rather quick!
[Edit] Just read that the 280 can do 0-60 in 6.3 and is limited to 155mph - not a bad car for
[Edit] Just read that the 280 can do 0-60 in 6.3 and is limited to 155mph - not a bad car for
08-31-2005, 12:21 AM
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Just had a look at the Mercedes website and like Moff says there's no 230, just a 280 which has 230bhp/ 300 nm. Considering how lardy they are (although the torque helps there I guess) I'd be surprised if it was that much quicker. 
Nice cars though, much nicer looking than the old one too.
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Nice cars though, much nicer looking than the old one too.Mercedes
08-31-2005, 12:35 AM
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Nearly the same figures as my Volvo 
(225bhp, 300NM) and you'd be surprised at how rapid that is once underway (just don't show it a tight bend)..
The torque plays a BIG part, as does the auto box with sports mode.
(225bhp, 300NM) and you'd be surprised at how rapid that is once underway (just don't show it a tight bend)..The torque plays a BIG part, as does the auto box with sports mode.
