Bilal

http://germancarfans.zeroforum.com/z...=191064#191064

http://germancarfans.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=12047

http://www.rennteam.com/showflat.php...0&page=0#65753

The latter two cars have Illinois plates. Anyone thinks we have a Performance package ala SL55 being tested here or engine test mules?

Just a thought, the C has 19inch wheels, for bigger brakes, you'd need bigger brakes to cope with more engine power, so are they mules for the new V8?

BUT the CLK/E/CLS all have 18's so whats going on here?

RW C55

All i know is umm..
the new C65 is gonna have 508 HP

Harris

There will be a C Performance Package, but as far as I know, as of this moment, there won't be a C6x. But AMG can always change their mind anytime.

RW C55

but then i'v read december's Car and Driver in chinese version, it says all models will be changed to 63/65 pretty soon

vraa

Wow how stupid.

Who the hell wants to try to fight with a V12 overweight boat?
The M3csl looks hotter and hotter with every ticking second that passes by.

I can picture it now... understeer like crazy.

cntlaw

I think that chance is small. Who would pay 3 times more for a SL55 if the C-class can have that power? Or how much would MB price the C65 if it is gonna have that power matching an M5?

My good guess is the new 2006/7 C AMG will be matching new M3's V8 power which is ~400hp. The same engine will be used but tuned up al little. Of course , 7G-Tronic gearbox and possibly LSD will come with it.

Just all guessings.

noka

Hmmm ... did I make a mistake purchasing the C55? Is this MB's last stab at the W203 platform to keep sales going and remain competitive but they didn't put everything into it that they really needed, or wanted, to (e.g. digital climate control, limited slip rear, more gears in the tranny, maybe parktronic option, etc)? When did the W203 platform start and how often does MB roll them to a new one? I wonder though how service and parts availability will be if they only make the C55 for one year. Anyway, I guess I made my bed, so I'll keep it for a while and see what they come out with.

Rgds,
Norm

neoprufrok

Walter.fr gave us a good answer to this issue over on amgpower.com:

Similar thread here

mrkbbd

with the new c's coming out its probably a good idea to get a 3yr lease, correct?

Walter.fr

Hello Members ...

To fit the 8 zyl engine - AMG had to increase the space for the engine by 12 cm ( approx 5 inch) .. so how much do you think - they have to widen the engine compartment for the 65 engine

OK, what some of you could see on pictures was the C55 with Perfomance package parts from AMG Manufactur Affalterbach. (see attached pics) - unfortunately this parts only got a homologation for Germany

If you have more questions ... please ask .... have visited AMG several times to convince them to sell me one.... - Two days ago a (used) M3 CSL was delivered to my garage ...

kind regards

Walter