Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 2010

The SLK 55 was first introduced in 2005 and was updated for the 2010 model year and beyond. The car's 5.5L V8 is unchanged with an output of 355 horsepower at 5750 rpm and 376 pound-feet of torque at 4000rpm. 

The SLK 55 AMG is a high-performance variant of the successful SLK-Class roadster from Mercedes-Benz. As with all AMG models, the SLK 55 sports wider fenders, a lower stance, quad tailpipes, enlarged air intakes, and, of course, a more powerful engine.

Vehicle:

EPA Classification 2 Seater

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score 3

Engine:

Engine Type Gas V8

Displacement 5.5L/332

Fuel System SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 355 @ 5750                     

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 376 @ 3500

Transmission:

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code 427

Trans Type 7

Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.86

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.92

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.82

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.42 (R2 2.23)

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.06

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73

Mileage:

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 17

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 14

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 22

Electrical:

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 150

Cooling System:

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 11.7

Weight Information:

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3472

Trailering

Suspension:

Suspension Type - Front Independent

Suspension Type - Rear Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 3-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) 5-arm Multi-Link                        

Brakes:

Brake Type Power

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.6 x 1.2

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x 0.9

Tires:

Front Tire Size P225/40ZR18

Rear Tire Size P245/35ZR18

Wheels:

Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Steering:

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.16

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.5

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)                                                              

Fuel Tank:

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in) 95.7

Length, Overall (in) 161.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.6

Height, Overall (in) 50.0

Track Width, Front (in) 60.0

Track Width, Rear (in) 61.0

The SLK 55 AMG forgoes that styling treatment. Instead, the AMG model wears a wider lower grille, a blacked-out lower lip, front-mounted air vents and smoked headlights.

Mercedes History

Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, started Mercedes Benz during the 1880s. It was them who came up with vehicle powered by internal combustion engine. An interesting fact about these two originators is that they had no idea about each other. Their work was closely related, and they both lived in Southwest Germany, but they didn’t know each other. Daimler and Benz never met at all. They worked separately, Daimler concentrating on his successful racing cars at Unterturkheim. Because Daimler’s cars were so successful, a dealer from Austria named Emil Jellinek got the cars into races and won more often than not. The cars were named after Mercedes – his daughter.Jellinek, because he was very impressed with the cars, made a large order from Daimler and his business partner and friend Wilhelm Maybach. It was agreed that Jellinek could modify some of the designs, and that he could name the car Mercedes. Because of his great faith in the cars, a large portion of what he had went towards investing on the company.

                                                                                

Everything about Mercedes-Benz is high-end, and no other car company can compare to all that Mercedes-Benz has accomplished, if you look at all the luxury cars, trucks, vans, buses, and its part in the motor car world.

Now, the company is known among the world’s top manufacturers, when talking about cars.

BMW X6 2010

BMW has finally made official the long-rumored M versions of  X6 "Sports Activity Vehicles". Of the two new power 'utes, which are closest competitors to the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the 2010 BMW X6 M is the more exciting, with its rakish shape and a brand new BMW M Power engine finally packing enough ponies to give the X6 its day in the sun.

CHASSIS:

Brakes (Front) 15.6 inch rotors
Brakes (Rear) 15.2 inch rotors
Tires Front  275/40-20 Bridgestone
Tires Rear   315/35-20 Bridgestone
Wheels  20 inch light-alloy M Sport wheels
Rear Suspension   Integral four-link rear axle

Front Suspension  Double-wishbone front control arms              
DRIVETRAIN:
Layout  Front Engine, AWD
Transmission  6 Speed M Sport Paddle-Shifted Automanual
Differential  Electronic front and rear LSD
ENGINE:
Type: Direct injection BMW M Sport V8
Induction: Twin Garett turbochargers, 21.0 PSI
Displacement: 4.4 liters
Torque: 500 lb-ft. @ 1500 to 5650 rpm
Horsepower: 555 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Compression Ratio 9.30:1
EXTERIOR:
Body Type: 2 Door, 4 Seat SUV
PERFORMANCE:
Acceleration 0-60 mph 4.5 seconds

MW M Power models have always been about so much more than straight-line speed, so to make the 2010 X6 M a well-rounded car with enough capabilities in the twisties to justify its lineage was part of the deal. The torque distribution and suspension systems that debuted on the X6 did not need a whole lot of modification to be up to the M challenge, but early drive reports should confirm that BMW has really gone the extra mile here.



BMW X6 have a spectacular and sporty style interior which make this car looks like a luxury treat.