New MB E 55 AMG - In Depth

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New MB E 55 AMG - In Depth

The most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class yet

• Supercharged AMG V8 engine develops 350 kW/476 hp
• AIRMATIC DC air suspension tuned to AMG specifications
• AMG SPEEDSHIFT with Formula 1-style steering wheel operation
• 18-inch AMG twin-spoke wheels, dynamic AMG bodystyling
• AMG sports seats with exclusive nappa/nubuk leather trim
• New voice-controlled COMAND system celebrates world premiere

The new E 55 AMG represents the latest chapter in the illustrious history of supercharged Mercedes-Benz cars. An era that began in the late 1920s with the legendary supercharged Mercedes-Benz S to SSKL models enjoys its most exalted moment yet in the shape of the new sports Saloon. With the latest E 55 AMG, Mercedes-AMG has created a worthy successor to the popular outgoing model, of which some 12,000 units rolled off the production line between 1997 and 2001. This makes the outgoing E 55 AMG the most successful AMG model in the company's 35-year history. The might of the AMG supercharged V8 engine with 5.5-l displacement, the Formula 1-style steering-wheel-mounted gearshift buttons, the AIRMATIC DC air suspension tuned to AMG specifications and a full complement of equipment - including AMG 18-inch twin-spoke wheels, AMG bodystyling and nappa/nubuk leather upholstery - together enable the new E 55 AMG to present an unrivalled package and take a leading position ahead of the other standard sports saloons in its segment. Supercharged AMG V8 engine with majestic torque characteristics The high-performance 5.5-litre powerpack from the SL 55 AMG develops 350 kW/476 hp at 6100 rpm and maximum torque of 700 Nm in the new E 55 AMG. These imposing figures are rooted in the majestic torque of the supercharged eight-cylinder engine. The AMG engine delivers 560 Newtonmetres of torque to the crankshaft as low down as 1500 revs per minute, and this grows to 650 Nm only 500 rpm later. The peak torque of 700 Nm is available anywhere between 2650 and 4500 rpm. The supercharged V8 thus develops 34 percent more power and 32 percent more torque than the outgoing model with its naturally aspirated eight-cylinder engine. This withering power leaves its rivals trailing in its wake, whilst also propelling the four-door Saloon to some extraordinary performance figures. 4.7 seconds is all it takes for the Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG to reach the 100 km/h mark, whilst 200 km/h is clocked up in just 16.1 seconds - on the way to a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). NEDC combined fuel consumption stands at 12.9 litres per 100 kilometres.