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November 2004 The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Top of the class • AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine powers from 0-625 mph in just 49 seconds • 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission with AMG SPEEDSHIFT • AMG high-performance composite braking system and 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels • Exclusive appointments with AMG sports seats trimmed in nappa leather • Leading the way as the official FIA Formula One Safety Car The unveiling of the SLK 55 AMG is further testimony to the expertise of Mercedes-AMG when it comes to developing unique, high-performance cars. Featuring breathtaking styling, this dream car is the only vehicle in its class to boast an eightcylinder engine. There is no competitor to rival the SLK from Mercedes-AMG in terms of engine data and performance. The UK launch of the high-performance Roadster is set for December 2004. more SLK 55 AMG2 With a displacement of 5439 cc, an output of 360 hp at 5750 rpm and a peak torque of 510 Nm at 4000 rpm, the AMG

V8 powerplant propels the twoseater model from 0 to 62.5 mph in 49 seconds, with the speedometer needle going on to pass the 125 mph mark in 17.5 seconds on its way to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. With its immense pulling power and classic AMG V8 sound, the SLK 55 AMG captivates its occupants with a dynamic appeal all of its own. The eight-cylinder AMG engine incorporates high-tech developments from the world of motor racing, such as ultralightweight pistons made from cast aluminium, oil spray nozzles for cooling the piston crowns, composite camshafts, a newly developed twin-pipe intake system and a specially adapted variable intake manifold. 7G-TRONIC with AMG SPEEDSHIFT and steering-wheel gearshift The SLK 55 AMG is the first AMG high-performance car to feature the new 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, complemented by AMG SPEEDSHIFT, a steering-wheel gearshift and a manual transmission mode. The seven closely-spaced gears – vital for ensuring

just the right ratio every time – greatly enhance the cars sporty character. Torque converter lockup now takes place from first gear, reducing the losses that take place in the torque converter and thereby further optimising dynamism and efficiency. 7G-TRONIC with AMG SPEEDSHIFT for superlative driving dynamics The 7G-TRONIC transmission with AMG SPEEDSHIFT adapts itself to the driving style – be it dynamic or more laid-back. Furthermore, the driver can select automatic or manual mode and change gear using either the Touchshift selector lever or the Formula-1-style gearshift buttons on the ergonomic AMG sports steering wheel. If manual mode ("M") is selected, the driver can truly harness the V8 engines immense pulling power, since automatic downshifts more SLK 55 AMG3 are prevented, even under full throttle or when the kickdown position is reached. In other words, the driver can be sure that the selected gear will remain engaged. Selecting manual mode also

prevents AMG SPEEDSHIFT from performing an automatic upshift when the engine speed limit for a particular gear is reached, thus enabling sportier drivers to make the most of the majestic power at their disposal. Further technical highlights of AMG SPEEDSHIFT include torque converter lockup from first gear, active engine-braking downshifting, the optimum gear function and gear changes that are executed up to 35 per cent more quickly, all of which combine to provide an extremely responsive driving experience. AMG sports suspension and new AMG high-performance composite brakes The AMG sports suspension and new AMG high-performance composite brakes make the new SLK 55 AMG extremely nimble, as well as ensuring outstanding sports-car feel on the road. Specially adapted spring struts, gas-filled shock absorbers and more robust anti-roll bars are also part of the specification, thus enabling the new two-seater to deliver devastatingly dynamic performance and unbridled driving pleasure

on all kinds of roads, regardless of whether the vario-roof is up or down. The direct gearing of the rack-andpinion power steering, meanwhile, translates into precision handling in any situation. The 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels with multi-spoke design are both a visual and a technical delight. They are shod with 225/40 (front) and 245/35 (rear) tyres measuring 7.5 and 8.5 inches across respectively The new AMG high-performance braking system for the front wheels featuring composite technology minimises stopping distances, optimises sensitivity and ensures high resistance to fading. The grey cast-iron brake discs measure 340 mm across and are connected to an aluminium bowl via a sliding bearing that allows for both more SLK 55 AMG4 axial and radial movement. The combination of these discs and the large pad surfaces of the six-piston fixed calliper ensures outstanding thermal resistance coupled with optimum deceleration. Internally ventilated and perforated brake discs

measuring 330 mm in diameter and four-piston fixed callipers are fitted for the rear wheels. The key specifications of the AMG high-performance composite braking system: Front brakes Rear brakes Type Composite disc Conventional disc ventilated and ventilated and design, internally perforated, sixpiston fixed Diameter x thickness calliper 340 x 32 design, internally perforated, fourpiston fixed calliper 330 x 26 in mm All the dynamic handling control systems, such as the ESP® Electronic Stability Program, ASR and Brake Assist, have been configured with the cars outstanding driving dynamics in mind. The sophisticated traction control function of ASR (acceleration skid control) is also capable of keeping the tremendous power safely in check. When ESP® is switched off, the system is capable of detecting any incipient slip at the wheel on the inside of the bend and initiates corrective application of the brakes, without throttling back the power. The engines torque is

then transmitted to the wheel with greater grip. The resultant effect is similar to that of a mechanical limitedslip differential, boosting traction at the rear axle. more SLK 55 AMG5 Strengthened powertrain and extra cooling for the rear axle The tremendous power and torque reserves of the eight- cylinder AMG engine called for a strengthened powertrain. With a view to maximising endurance and the long service life that is so characteristic of Mercedes, the engineers at Mercedes-AMG fitted enlarged components. At the same time, a heat sink attached to the rear axle differential is able to reduce the temperature of the oil by as much as 15 degrees Celsius at high speeds and when subject to extreme dynamic loads. Design and equipment take their lead from motor racing The SLK 55 AMG has a unique design that is in a class of its own. The central styling element at the front end is the V- shaped nose which is strongly reminiscent of the Formula One racing cars bearing the

Mercedes-Benz star. Distinctive projection-beam headlamps behind clear-glass lenses and the black painted fins running across the radiator grille are also sure to draw admiring glances. Externally, the SLK 55 AMG also resembles its elder sibling – the SL 55 AMG with its V8 supercharged engine. Prominent features shared by the two AMG high-performance Roadsters include 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a multi-spoke design, mixed-size tyres, AMG bodystyling, distinctive fins running the length of the bonnet and an AMG sports exhaust system with two sets of twin tailpipes, as well as dark-tinted glass covers for the tail lights and a third brake light. At the front end, the engine oil cooler is integrated into the exclusive, powerfully contoured AMG front apron. Side outlets allow the hot air to escape. Distinctive AMG side skirts give the Roadster a lower-set appearance. Further distinguishing features which set the SLK 55 AMG model apart from the rest of the new SLK-Class

line-up include round, clear-glass fog lamps with more SLK 55 AMG6 chrome surrounds in the front apron and the AMG spoiler lip integrated into the boot lid, which reduces the lift acting at the rear axle by up to 35 per cent, further honing the vehicles roadholding at high speeds. Nappa leather with Alcantara panels in a choice of four colours Defining interior features of the new AMG dream car include exclusive appointments which exude quality and yet also imply sporting prowess. The seats, door centre panels and armrest are covered with fine nappa leather which comes in a choice of four colours. The AMG sports seats feature an exclusive AMG pattern and powerfully contoured backrest side bolsters to optimise lateral support, whilst the Alcantara panels in the shoulder area further enhance lateral support when cornering at speed. An additional dynamic note is struck by the ergonomic AMG sports steering wheel, which is adjustable for height and reach and is equipped with

gearshift buttons, as well as by the attractively designed instrument cluster with its sporty round dials, a 200 mph speedometer dial, red needles and the ‘V8’ logo. The comprehensive standard-equipment package of the SLK 55 AMG also features Automatic Climate Control, heated seats, brushed stainless-steel door sill panels bearing the AMG logo, plus the interior lighting package. Here are just a few of the optional extras which are available for the SLK 55 AMG: • AIRSCARF neck-level heating • Bi-xenon headlamps • COMAND APS with a DVD-based navigation system • Luxury Climate Control • Surround sound system • Tyre pressure loss warning system more SLK 55 AMG7 Exclusive designo metallic paint finishes, leather appointments and trim parts An extensive range of designo appointments will also be on offer when the model receives its UK launch. The 12 exclusive designo metallic paint finishes are accompanied by a choice of 10 different two-tone

combinations of designo leather appointments. The trim parts can be ordered in either anthracite tamo wood or designo natural poplar. Alternatively, if one of the designo leather appointments options is selected, leather trim parts in the matching designo colour are available. A designo wood/leather-trimmed selector lever is also available in conjunction with designo wooden trim parts. Additional touches can be added by opting for the designo Alcantara roof liner in anthracite or alpaca grey, or by having the roll-over bars trimmed with leather that matches the selected designo colour. Safety specification in line with Mercedes-Benz standards The SLK 55 AMG measures up to the most stringent demands in terms of passive safety, another feature that marks it out as being characteristically Mercedes-Benz. The elaborate design of the bodywork structure combines with exemplary restraint systems which are capable of adapting to different types of collision to offer occupants the best

possible protection. Adaptive front airbags, adaptive belt force limiters, high- performance belt tensioners, head/thorax sidebags, roll-over protection, plus child seat recognition for the passenger seat all make up part of the standard specification. SLK 55 AMG leads the way as the official Formula One Safety Car During the 2004 Formula One World Championship, the compact- sized, V8-engined Roadster has been demonstrating just what it is capable of in its new role as the official safety car. Thanks to modifications to its braking system, chassis, cooling system and exhaust system, as well as weight-reduction measures, the SLK 55 AMG safety car boasts optimised performance dynamics and maximised endurance. After all, in the event of a serious incident, the newcomer will have to lead the worlds fastest drivers around the track at high speed while ensuring maximum safety. more SLK 55 AMG8 With Bernd Mayländer highly experienced professional racing driver and Mercedes-Benz

DTM pilot behind the wheel, the safety car assumes the task of keeping the Formula One cars out of harms way in the event of crashes and bad weather conditions. To do this, Mayländer will have to position himself at the head of the field and drive at top speed in front of the Formula One cars. If the speed drops too low, the high-tech engines that power the sensitive Formula One racing cars could start to experience problems. For example, they could overheat due to an inadequate supply of cooling air, while the tyres could cool down too much and lose their grip. High-speed laps at speeds of up to 150 mph around the worlds top Grand Prix tracks are therefore part of the work routine for the safety car, which is able to handle such situations with consummate ease. Technical modifications to Safety Car are few but effective For its demanding assignment as the Formula One Safety Car, the SLK 55 AMG had to undergo modifications that were few in number but highly effective in

nature. The distinctive sporty strengths of the new two-seater developed by Mercedes-AMG were only fine-tuned in areas that would maximise reliability specifically for circuit operation. In place of the standard 18-inch tyres, for example, new 19-inch multi-piece AMG lightalloy wheels in a double-spoke design with special 235/35 and 265/30 tyres have been used. Together with the firmer chassis tuning, the result is higher cornering speeds and even more responsive handling. Roof lights send out clear signals to the Formula One drivers Two visual features make the safety car stand out from the series-produced SLK 55 AMG: the FIA Formula One logos and the light system on the roof. The green lights are turned on by Mayländers co-driver, Peter Tibbets (UK) from the FIA, when the safety car first pulls out into the more SLK 55 AMG9 middle of the field indicating that all the racing cars behind which are positioned between it and the race leader should overtake. Once all the cars

have caught up on the safety car again from behind and it has taken over at the head of the field, the orange light is switched on to signal to the Formula One drivers that overtaking is strictly forbidden. The white stroboscopic lights in the headlamps and tail lights are always active whenever the car is called into action and have a neutral signal function. For communication with the race organisers, the safety car is equipped with a two-way radio system, a TV monitor and TV cameras installed inside and out. This extra equipment requires a separate electrical circuit connected to a second alternator. The very special character of the Mercedes-AMG FIA safety car is typified by the two bucket seats with four-point seat belts, the exclusive black-and-silver leather fittings, Formula One door sill panels, a high-grip AMG sports steering wheel and high-quality carbon trim. more SLK 55 AMG10 In brief The philosophy of Mercedes-AMG GmbH: Dynamism and individuality at the highest

level AMG – these three unmistakable letters are synonymous worldwide with cutting-edge technology, dynamism and exclusivity. Mercedes-AMG – the highly innovative subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler – is equal to the demands of even the most discerning customers, and stands for emotive appeal as much as it does for superlative performance. Mercedes-AMG GmbH specialises in the production of high- performance cars with a singular allure. Its portfolio of expertise currently spans 16 Mercedes models (nearly all available in the UK), including the new SLK 55 AMG and CLS 55 AMG, plus specially built one-off models. The performance division of the DaimlerChrysler Group has its headquarters in Affalterbach near Stuttgart and is in charge of all development processes relating to chassis, engine, drive system, suspension, brakes, electronics, aerodynamics, interior and design, right through to giving the final go- ahead for the overall vehicle. In addition to this, MercedesAMG

GmbH carries out all marketing and sales-related activities autonomously too. Since its integration into DaimlerChrysler AG on 1 January, 1999 this highly specialised company has been able to make full use of the Groups technological resources and benefit from its world-wide strength. New AMG cars are included in the specifications booklet from the very start of the conceptual phase and, like every Mercedes-Benz vehicle, pass through each development stage right up to series production maturity. Apart from its own more SLK 55 AMG11 sophisticated equipment, Mercedes-AMG has access to all the high-tech test rigs and test sites operated by DaimlerChrysler AG. Mercedes-AMG also runs its own test centre at the Nürburgring, which serves as a base for carrying out AMGs own rigorous development and test programmes on the North Loop of the circuit, widely acknowledged as the toughest race track in the world. Quality and service to exacting Mercedes-Benz standards During

development and production, each AMG product is subject to precisely the same quality standards that apply to any other vehicle bearing the Mercedes star. Since each AMG car is a genuine Mercedes-Benz through and through, all vehicles with the AMG logo are eligible for the extensive range of MercedesBenz warranty and after-sales services. The strict standards produce significant benefits vis-à-vis retrofit solutions, particularly in terms of their functionality, level of quality and durability. 650 highly motivated specialists at the Affalterbach site The strength of Mercedes-AMG GmbH lies in meeting highly diversified customer wishes rapidly and flexibly. A glance at the model range, which has grown enormously within a very short time, is proof positive of this. Mercedes-AMG also offers an extensive range of accessories and optional extras for almost all Mercedes-Benz models. Special requests are catered for by the in-house Manufaktur hand-finishing section where specialists

are able to turn even the most exotic wishes into reality. Around 650 employees currently work at the headquarters of Mercedes-AMG GmbH in Affalterbach – all of them highly motivated and skilled specialists for whom the ongoing search for the best possible solution lies at the very heart of their work. more SLK 55 AMG12 AMG has been involved with the professional enhancement of Mercedes-Benz cars since 1967, and is seen as a pioneer in this sector. Company founder Hans Werner Aufrecht has impressively demonstrated the expertise of his company on the international motor racing scene by achieving numerous successes over the last few decades. A continuous technology transfer from the race track to series production still benefits every Mercedes-AMG customer. more SLK 55 AMG13 Mercedes-AMG model range: Performance and exclusivity backed by the Mercedes star • • • Diversity: 16 dynamic Mercedes-AMG models to choose from One-of-a-kind: the new SLK 55 AMG and new CLS

55 AMG The most powerful roadster in the world: SL 65 AMG with 612 hp • Race track technology for the road: CLK DTM AMG with 582 hp Mercedes-AMG GmbHs unique product portfolio has something for everyone. The AMG line-up spans 16 high-performance machines, ranging from the eight-cylinder C 55 AMG and SLK 55 AMG models through to the exceptional CLS 55 AMG and the colossal power of that classic off-roader, the G 55 AMG KOMPRESSOR. Performance is launched into another dimension by the most powerful roadster in the world, the SL 65 AMG, which generates 612 hp with torque peaking at 1000 Nm. Race track technology honed for the road comes in the form of the CLK DTM AMG which holds 582 hp on tap. Model Cyl . cc hp @ rpm Nm @ rpm C 55 AMG* E 55 AMG* S 55 AMG CL 55 AMG V8 V8 V8 V8 5439 5439 5439 5439 367@5750 476@6100 500@6100 500@6100 510@4000 700@2650-4500 700@2750-4000 700@2750-4000 0– 62.5 mph (s) 5.2 4.7 4.8 4.8 mph* mpg* 155 155 155 155 23.7 21.9 21.4 21.4 S

65 AMG V12 5980 CL 65 AMG V12 5980 CLK 55 AMG CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet V8 V8 5439 5439 612@48005100 612@48005100 367@5750 367@5750 1000@2000-4000 4.4 155 18.9 1000@ 20004000 510@4000 510@4000 4.4 155 18.9 5.2 5.4 155 155 23.2 22.9 more SLK 55 AMG14 Model Cyl . cc hp @ rpm Nm @ rpm mph* mpg* 800@3500 700@2650-4500 510@4000 700@2750-4000 1000@2000-4000 0– 62.5 mph (s) 3.9 4.7 4.9 4.7 4.2 CLK DTM AMG CLS 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG V8 V8 V8 V8 V12 5439 5439 5439 5439 5980 G 55 AMG KOMPRESSOR V8 5439 582@6100 476@6100 360@5750 500@6100 612@48005100 476@6100 200 155 155 155 155 20.6 20.7 23.5 20.9 18.7 700@ 2650-4500 5.6 130 17.3 * Electronically governed; NEDC combined consumption; Available as either Saloon or Estate more SLK 55 AMG15 The AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine V8 powerplant for C-Class, CLK-Class and SLK- Class • • • 5.5-litre V8 developing up to 367 hp used in four AMG models High-tech engine with sporty flair

Sophisticated exhaust system curbs emissions With a displacement of 5439 cc, the V8 power unit is to be found under the bonnet of four of the models in the MercedesAMG GmbH portfolio – the new SLK 55 AMG, the C 55 AMG as well as the CLK 55 AMG Coupé and Cabriolet. Depending on the particular model, the maximum power output of the eight- cylinder AMG engine varies between 360 hp and 367 hp, while torque peaks at an impressive 510 Nm as the rev counter reaches the 4000 mark. With the high-displacement, lightweight V8 unit already putting a hefty 450 Nm on tap at around 2000 rpm, dynamic acceleration and responsiveness are guaranteed. The racing-type forged aluminium pistons – reliably cooled by specially developed oil spray nozzles, even under extreme loads – also play their part, while a newly developed twintract intake system, composite camshafts and a specially adapted variable intake manifold ensure optimum cylinder charging and provide all the technical credentials for

explosive performance. Low pollutant emissions despite high performance The AMG sports exhaust system with a larger pipe diameter and modified silencers keeps exhaust-gas backpressure low. Four ceramic catalytic converters, secondary air injection and an engine management system that has been fine-tuned for AMG result in effective emissions control, meaning that the Mercedes-AMG models fitted with the 5.5-litre V8 engine comfortably meet all emissions limits currently in force around the world. more SLK 55 AMG16 The key data at a glance: Cylinders/valves per cylinder Displacement Bore x stroke V8/3 cc mm Compression ratio Output hp @ rpm Torque Nm @ rpm Engine weight kg Power-to-weight ratio kW 0 - 62.5 mph s 0 - 124 mph s Top speed mph NEDC combined fuel l/100 consumption Emissions classification * Electronically governed C 55 AMG 5439 97.0 x 920 11.0 : 1 367 @ 5750 510 @ 4000 167 1.6 5.2 18.6 155* 11.9 EU4 more SLK 55 AMG17 Manufacture of the high-performance AMG

engines One man, one engine: hand assembly subject to tight quality controls at the AMG engine manufacturing facility • New engine manufacturing facility with 9950 m² of useable surface area • • Each high-performance engine assembled by its own engineer Meticulous: work ethic founded on pinpoint precision and vast experience At Mercedes-AMG, tradition dictates that each engine be assembled by hand. In the AMG engine manufacturing facility, which extends over three floors covering a total surface area of 9950 m², around 100 hand-built AMG powerplants for the different vehicle models reach completion every day. The manufacturing processes are designed for maximum flexibility: production of the various AMG engines can quickly be adjusted in response to the incoming orders and market conditions. True to the philosophy "one man, one engine", each engine is fully assembled by its own AMG engineer who is responsible for the entire procedure: installing the

crankshaft in the engine block, fitting the camshafts and the supercharger or turbochargers, routing the wiring and even pouring in the engine oil. The engine badge bears the engineers signature, setting the seal on a piece of quality workmanship. Once the assembly work is complete, the engines operation is checked by another engineer on a "cold-test" test rig by means of simulated resistances and pressure build-up. Given the strict requirements that have to be fulfilled by AMG high-performance cars, the engine manufacturing facility only employs highly qualified engineers who have many years of more SLK 55 AMG18 experience. Working by hand is all about ensuring pinpoint precision and being extremely meticulous, even during peak periods when demand is especially high. Each stage of the process is subject to the same stringent Mercedes-Benz quality criteria that apply to the assembly processes for all series- production engines. As well as delivering high performance, an

AMG engine must offer the high standards of reliability and durability that are a hallmark of every Mercedes-Benz. Fully automatic high-bay storage facility, state-of-the-art data management A prominent feature of the AMG engine manufacturing facility is the clustering of all functional areas. The shorter distances and streamlining of all processes which this allows has a positive effect on working conditions for the entire workforce. State-of-the-art logistics make for highly flexible and efficient production processes. Once assembly is complete, the AMG engines are transported fully automatically in a lift from the ground floor to a high-bay storage facility on the upper storey. Over 1000 engines are stored there, with stockkeeping continuously optimised by means of the very latest data management system, which also allows the current inventory to be called up conveniently at any time. more Heritage: SLK 55 AMG19 The story behind Mercedes-AMG GmbH 1967 Hans Werner

Aufrecht (A) and Erhard Melcher (M) found AMG, with Hans Werner Aufrechts birthplace, Grossaspach (G), providing the third letter of the company name. "Engineering office for the Design and Testing of Racing Engines" is the official title of the company that is housed in the Old Mill in the town 1971 of Burgstall, near Stuttgart. The first major sporting triumph for AMG: the AMG Mercedes 300 SEL 6.9 driven by Hans Heyer and Clemens Schickendanz records a surprise win in its class at 1978 the Spa 24 Hours and finishes second overall. The Old Mill in Burgstall has become too small for the company, which now boasts customers all over the world. 1988 1989 1990 AMG and its 40 staff move to Affalterbach. AMG partners Daimler-Benz in its motor racing comeback in the German Touring Car Championship. AMG is the most successful team in the German Touring Car Championship: Klaus Ludwig and Johnny Cecotto record seven wins. AMGs Plant III is opened in Affalterbach. The

company now has a staff of 400 and an alliance agreement with Daimler-Benz, which extends beyond its involvement in 1992 1993 motor racing. AMG driver Klaus Ludwig takes the German Touring Car Championship title. The first vehicle jointly developed on the basis of the alliance agreement with Daimler-Benz comes onto the market: the Mercedes C 36 AMG. The name AMG is so widely known that the Patent Office registers it as a trademark. more. SLK 55 AMG20 1994 Once again Klaus Ludwig for AMG is the champion driver in the German Touring Car Championship. The US version of the Mercedes C 36 AMG is developed and type- 1995 approved. An AMG driver takes the German Touring Car Championship title for the third time, as well as winning the inaugural International Touring Car Championship. In 1996 both cases the driver is Bernd Schneider. AMG is runner-up in the ITC with Bernd Schneider. At the Geneva Motor Show, AMG unveils the E 50 AMG and makes the transition from an assembly

plant to an 1997 assembly and vehicle plant. AMG celebrates new production milestones with 5000 units of the C 36 AMG and almost 3000 units of the E 50 AMG. The successor models, the C 43 AMG and E 55 AMG, are successfully launched following the International Motor Show in Frankfurt. Bernd Schneider in the Mercedes CLK-GTR is champion driver and AMG Mercedes takes the team title in the FIA GT 1998 Championship. A road-going version of the CLK-GTR is built in a limited edition of 25 units. AMG-Mercedes wins all 10 races in the FIA GT Championship. Klaus Ludwig and 1999 Ricardo Zonta take the championship title. Mercedes-AMG GmbH commences business on 01.0199 The company is jointly managed by Dr Wolfgang Bernhard (CEO) and Domingos Piedade. Some 5000 vehicles are sold 2000 world-wide. Sales reach a record level of 11,500 vehicles, the most popular model being the ML 55 AMG with over 4500 units sold. Ulrich Bruhnke becomes the new Managing Director The Mercedes-Benz CLK is

entered in the newly established "German Touring Car Masters" (DTM), Bernd Schneider takes the drivers title, whilst MercedesBenz secures the constructors championship. more SLK 55 AMG21 2001 18,700 Mercedes-AMG models are sold. The most popular model is the C 32 AMG with around 3800 vehicles sold. Market launch of the SL 55 AMG. Bernd Schneider 2002 successfully defends his DTM title. The workforce increases to around 580. Market launch of the CLK 55 AMG, E 55 AMG, C 30 CDI AMG, S 55 AMG and CL 55 AMG. 2003 Vodafone/AMG-Mercedes takes the DTM team title. Market launch of the CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet, E 55 AMG Estate, S 65 AMG and CL 65 AMG. Hubertus Troska takes over as Chief Executive Officer, Wolf Zimmermann now heads up Development and Production, Domingos Piedade is Managing Director of Sales, Marketing and Global Relations. Mercedes-Benz emerges victorious in nine out of the 10 DTM races. The drivers championship is won by Bernd Schneider for

Vodafone/AMG-Mercedes, the team and constructors titles go the same way. By the end of 2003, sales figures for AMG reach a record-breaking 2004 total of over 20,000 units. Mercedes-AMG has expanded its workforce to around 650. Market launch of the C 55 AMG, G 55 AMG KOMPRESSOR, SL 65 AMG and SLK 55 AMG models. A limited edition of 100 CLK DTM AMG cars is built. AMG lines up for the start of the DTM season with the new C-Class touring cars. Engine No. of cylinders/arrangement Displacement Bore x stroke Rated output Rated torque Maximum engine speed Compression ratio Mixture formation Power transfer Transmission Gear ratios Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG 8/V, 3 valves per cylinder cc mm hp Nm rpm Final drive 1st gear 2nd gear 3rd gear 4th gear 5th gear 6th gear 7th gear Reverse Chassis Front axle Rear axle Braking system Steering Wheels Tyres Dimensions and weights Wheelbase mm Track width front/rear mm Overall - length mm - width mm - height mm Turning circle m Boot capacity* l

Kerb weight, EC kg Payload kg Perm. gross vehicle kg weight Tank capacity/of which l reserve Performance and fuel consumption Acceleration 0-62.5 s mph Maximum speed mph Fuel consumption NEDC mpg comb. 5439 97.0 x 920 360 @ 5750 rpm 510 @ 4000 rpm 6700 11.0: 1 Microprocessor-controlled petrol injection, hot-film airflow meter AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7-speed automatic 3.06 4.38 2.86 1.92 1.37 1.00 0.82 0.73 3.41 MacPherson three-link suspension with anti-dive device, coil springs, gasfilled shock absorbers, anti-roll bar Multi-link independent suspension with anti-squat and anti-dive device, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, anti-roll bar Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system with vacuum booster and Brake Assist, stepped master brake cylinder, internally ventilated and perforated disc brakes front and rear, handbrake, ABS, ESP® Electronic Stability Program Rack-and-pinion power steering Front: 7.5 J x 18; rear: 85 J x 18 Front: 225/40 R18; rear: 245/35 R18 2430 1524/1549 4087 1794 1271

10.5 300 (with vario-roof open: 208) 1540 310 1850 70/10 4.9 155* 23.5 * According to VDA method; Electronically governed