Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (R230)
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SL55 AMG - The German Bentley
Overview
Mercedes seem to have created the perfect car. Superb quality, gorgeous looks, super car performance and at the touch of a button it becomes a convertible! The V8 engine from the SL500 has been heavily modified by AMG resulting in a near 50% increase in power. This is enough to propel the SL55 to over 200mph with speed restrictor removed.
Braking is excellent thanks to 8-pot vented discs and ESP brake by wire technology, while the SL55 becomes the first Mercedes to feature pushbutton sequential gear shift. Handling is assisted by state of the art active body control, however it still struggles to cope with the car's enormous 2 ton mass.