GREAT C63 Video!

**FishtailnZ** · 04-10-2008

Ohhhhhh that exhaust sound...

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/123007...63_amg_review/

**alroumi** · 04-10-2008

Bill, I saw that video yesterday through mbworld and its the best review so far even though its not in english.

The one thing that I noticed is that it sounds like an AMG is supposed to be but very much differentiated than the deep brutal 55's, as I find it to be aggressive yet much higher pitched due to its increased revving limit, displacement and other things that are built with the core of the engine.

I like the fact that its an ALL AMG engine and not like the M113 which is bored out of the 500 V8 found in the SL, S, CL etc which started life as a 24V 306hp mated to a 5speed auto.

**FishtailnZ** · 04-10-2008

The note is a bit more of a screamer than the 5.4L - to be expected with it's higher rpm range, but it still has a deep burbling rumble that can only be achieved with a large displacement V8 exhaling through a nicely tuned exhaust. I can only imagine what this engine will do in a several hundred pound lighter SLK, if such a beast ever shows up!

**alroumi** · 04-10-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by FishtailnZ

The note is a bit more of a screamer than the 5.4L - to be expected with it's higher rpm range, but it still has a deep burbling rumble that can only be achieved with a large displacement V8 exhaling through a nicely tuned exhaust. I can only imagine what this engine will do in a several hundred pound lighter SLK, if such a beast ever shows up!

I agree, good points though.

**dsb** · 04-10-2008

That's the best C63 review I've seen. Thanks

cyberdrakon · 04-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by alroumi

I like the fact that its an ALL AMG engine and not like the M113 which is bored out of the 500 V8 found in the SL, S, CL etc which started life as a 24V 306hp mated to a 5speed auto.

Doh, sorry, i need to brush up on my math...3*8=24, not 36.

note, The M117 had 24 valves, which AMG tuned and converted to 36 valves with 400-450 hp (true AMG engines only). That was in 1986.

The m119 was introduced with 36 valves in 1990 for 1991 models with about 320 hp stock (5.0).

The M113 was introduced with 24 valves with 310 hp (5.0).

It seems like they've been taking backwards steps until now, eh?

Big reason why the 36 valves weren't given to the M113 was because of emissions.

My point still stands though, we have been going backwards in terms of hp for awhile for NA engines.

**etyu** · 04-11-2008

From mbusa, it's 24 valve V-8 engine on the SLK 55.

Ikarus · 04-11-2008

I'm still not a fan. I agree it's an awesome exhaust sound, but that's about where it ends for me. As I don't get a kick out of shredding tires with utmost efficiency, I'd have the M3.

**alroumi** · 04-12-2008

cyber, thank you for the post.

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	GREAT C63 Video! Ohhhhhh that exhaust sound... http://www.metacafe.com/watch/123007...63_amg_review/ __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	Bill, I saw that video yesterday through mbworld and its the best review so far even though its not in english. The one thing that I noticed is that it sounds like an AMG is supposed to be but very much differentiated than the deep brutal 55's, as I find it to be aggressive yet much higher pitched due to its increased revving limit, displacement and other things that are built with the core of the engine. I like the fact that its an ALL AMG engine and not like the M113 which is bored out of the 500 V8 found in the SL, S, CL etc which started life as a 24V 306hp mated to a 5speed auto. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	The note is a bit more of a screamer than the 5.4L - to be expected with it's higher rpm range, but it still has a deep burbling rumble that can only be achieved with a large displacement V8 exhaling through a nicely tuned exhaust. I can only imagine what this engine will do in a several hundred pound lighter SLK, if such a beast ever shows up! __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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