2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Styling and Performance

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Review and Picture

The first thing to go when Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG gets its hands on a Mercedes is the front bumper, so while the more pedestrian four- and six-cylinder SLK models get a new, more F1-esque front end treatment, the V8 version throws that out the window. In its place is a wider mouth with a blacked-out lower lip, flanked by side vents and capped by smoked headlamps. The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 new taillights carry over onto the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG model, but again the clear section is smoked, underneath which is found a different rear bumper than the standard version’s integrating quad round tailpipes in place of the standard square twins. Otherwise, the same sweet AMG tuned 5.5-liter V8 carries over unchanged, which we think is a good thing.

Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG

The striking bonnet with its characteristic longitudinal fins conceals the 5.5-liter Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG eight-cylinder engine, which has an output of 360 bhp and develops 376 lb-ft of torque - figures which remain unrivalled in this segment. Enormous torque, immediate responsiveness and the typical AMG V8 sound characterize the driving experience, together with outstanding performance: the two-seater accelerates from zero to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds, reaches the 124 mph mark in 17.5 seconds and has a top speed (electronically limited) of 155 mph. Power is transferred by the AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC transmission with steering wheel gearshift paddles, which now ensures even greater agility: gearchanges in the "S" (Sport) and "M" (Manual) driving modes are around ten percent faster than before.

Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG

The  Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 was first introduced back in 2005 and was updated again which carries through to the current model year. The car's 5.5-liter V8 is unchanged with an output of 355 horsepower at 5750 rpm and 376 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. The rear-wheel-drive roadster sprints to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds or less. Power is transferred by the AMG Speedshift 7G-Tronic transmission with steering wheel gearshift paddles. Updated for the current generation, gearchanges in the "S" (Sport) and "M" (Manual) driving modes are around ten percent faster than before.

Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG

Redesigned 18 inch Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG wheels feature a multi-spoke design and titanium grey finish. New, high-sheen 18-inch Mercedes-Benz AMG light-alloy wheels in a twin-spoke design are also available. The front brakes have perforated discs measuring 345 x 30 mm. The rear discs measure 300 x 22 mm. In the functional and sporty interior of the  Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG, the new Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel with its three-spoke design gives a visual hint of the direct steering feature. The grip area is specially shaped and lined with perforated leather, while the vertical spoke is embellished by a silver-colored insert. Two aluminum AMG shift paddles allow manual gear selection.

Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Interior

Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG body styling complements the performance. This includes an AMG front and rear apron, as well as side skirts in a titanium grey finish and high-sheen 18-inch 4-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels, the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG sports exhaust system with two chromed twin tailpipes, plus an AMG rear spoiler. Typical Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG design also awaits you in the interior – ranging from the sports seats in highest-quality nappa leather through the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles in silver-coloured aluminium to the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG instrument cluster including RACETIMER.

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