AMG Mercedes CL55!
To create the Mercedes-Benz CL 55 AMG, Mercedes-AMG engineers took the current 5.0 litre standard engine as their starting point. Featuring three-valves-per-cylinder technology and twin-spark ignition, this V8 engine offers plenty of potential for performance enhancement. A modified bore-stroke ratio of 97 and 92 millimetres increases displacement to 5439cc, providing the optimum basis for a further hike in torque. The results: 265kW at 5500 rpm, while torque reaches an impressive peak value of 530Nm at 3250 rpm, with 450 Newton meters available from around 2000 rpm. The CL 55 AMG sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 6 seconds. Its top speed is governor-limited to 250 km/h; European customers may, however, specify their CL 55 AMG without the electronic speed limiter.
New Commode Kid
From Queensland's Parker Performance comes the Stealth Commodore, a complete built-up package. Based on the VT Series II with the forceful 5.7 litre engine, the Stealth features driveline, suspension and cosmetic modifications. Go here for much more.
Guru Talk
Chrysler will host an online discussion with Chrysler PT Cruiser engineering, design and product planning members on Thursday, November 18, from 9 - 10 pm (American EST) or Friday, Nov 19, from 1 - 2 pm Australian Eastern Summer Time. Participants will be able to chat live with nearly a dozen team members who helped create the segment-defining Chrysler PT Cruiser.The discussion will be featured on Talk City (www.talkcity.com), a leading online chat community. Visitors to www.chrysler.com will also find links to the session.
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