AMG 55
AMG 55 SLK
The main engine stalwart for the AMG Mercedes Benz was a 5.5 L V8 engine, designated the M113, that carried the “55″ designation. This engine came in two configurations. The first configuration was a naturally aspirated V8 and the second a supercharged version. AMG phased out both the naturally aspirated and supercharged 5.4 L engines in favor of the new M156 V8 beginning in 2006.
Current models of the AMG Mercedes Benz include the SLK55 and G55, the G signifying the turbo charged version.
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AMG 55 Mercedes Benz – Germanys Super Car
Formed in 1967, AMG was the brainchild of 2 former engineers from Mercedes who set out to perfect racing engines. Design and testing of new engines was the new AMG’s early role. Noticing a niche for limited edition, bespoke autos, they broadened their output to include selling ’souped’ up road cars, based on the Mercedes chassis. A meeting of minds in the early 1990’s led to the first real AMG Mercedes Benz, the C36, in 1993.
You will notice that when you compare prices of the AMG 55 Mercedes Benz against the production models, the upgrades do add significantly to the price ticket.
Over in their German factory, each AMG 55 Mercedes Benz engine is lovingly hand crafted by a single engineer from start to finish, the first nut to the last bolt is just one man’s responsibility. You can actually find out which engineer built any particular engine as on completion, each block is individually stamped with the guys signature. Throughout the Mercedes range, the AMG 55 Mercedes Benz version is sold alongside the original at a premium because of all the upgrades.
The standard AMG Mercedes Benz engine of the early 00’s was the AMG 55, a 5.4ltr motor that was available either as a V8 supercharged or standard V8 configured engine. AMG phased out both the naturally aspirated and supercharged 5.4 L engines in favor of the new, M156 V8, with optional turbo charging, beginning in 2006.
The smallest, current, turbocharged AMG 55 Mercedes Benz is the G55 and it’s standard V8 powered sibling is the SLK55.In the next size category, you can choose from either the SL63, the E63 or if you really want to stand out in the AMG crowd, you could go for the sleek Black Series CLK63.Or, for the connoisseur and severely well heeled, how about the true AMG Super Car!
Previous Mercedes Benz AMG 55 Models Include
* 1998-2001 SL 55 AMG
* 1999-2002 E 55 AMG
* 2000-2003 ML 55 AMG
* 2001-2006 CLK 55 AMG
* 2004-2007 CLS 55 AMG
* 2001-2008 SL 55 AMG
* 2001-2006 S 55 AMG
* 2001-2006 CL 55 AMG
