362-horsepower V8 stuffed 
 rear-wheel drive 


The C55 adds 3.15 inches over the base C, 

Peak power arrives at 5,750 rpm, with its maximum torque of 376 lb-ft coming on at 4,000 rpm. 

Power goes out to the rear wheels via a robust five-speed automatic transmission featuring manual mode, 


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The C55, which has a MSRP of $54,620 


Differences
Below the speedometer, for example, is the AMG logo. Look closer and you will also see that the speedometer 
also goes all the way up to 200. A dead giveaway, if there ever was one. 

AMG-design Nappa leather upholstery with Alcantara shoulder inserts 

 five-speed automatic shift provides 35% faster gear changes and prevents automatic downshifting while 
braking and upshifting while cornering. 


 C55 so special is its 362-hp, 5,439-cubic-centimeter, SOHC 24-valve, 90-degree V8 engine made out of a 
high-pressure, die-cast alloy cylinder block that is capable of 376 pound-feet of torque @4,000 rpm. This 
allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 60 in 4.9 seconds, which is as fast as the Maserati Spyder 
Cambiocorsa and Panoz Esperante, both of which retail for more than $90,000. Not bad for a car that weighs 
3,540 pounds. 


http://www.forbes.com/2005/01/24/cx_cd_0124test_2.html

 obsidian black metallic

Suspension Type: Front suspension: independent three-link with antidive geometry. Enlarged stabilizer bar. 
Rear suspension: independent five-arm multilink with geometry for antisquat and alignment control. Enlarged 
stabilizer bar. Sport suspension: AMG- tuned front coil springs over AMG gas-pressurized shock absorbers. 
Separate AMG-tuned rear coil springs and AMG gas-pressurized shock absorbers. 

Acceleration: zero to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds 

Engine Type: AMG-built, 5,439-cc, SOHC 24-valve, 90-degree V8 engine. High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder 
block. Reinforced crankshaft and valvetrain. Alloy heads. Lightweight camshafts. Reinforced engine block, 
oil pan structure, pistons, connecting rods and crankshaft. 

Horsepower: 362 hp @5,750 rpm 

Torque: 376 pound-feet @ 4,000 rpm 

EPA Mileage: 16 city/22 highway mpg 



safety
C55 boasts stability control and eight airbags
 The C-Class earned an "Acceptable" rating (second highest) in IIHS side-impact testing. 


 Standard features include a sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch wheels and tires, 10-way power sport seats, 
leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, metallic cabin trim, a revised instrument panel 
(compared to the regular C-Class), dual-zone automatic climate control, a 10-speaker Harman Kardon stereo 
with a CD player and a sunroof. Options include a navigation system, satellite radio and HID headlamps. 


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