Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Wagon (W211)
Specifications
Engine | 5.5L V8 |
Aspiration | Supercharged |
Horsepower | 469 bhp @ 6100 rpms |
Torque | 516 lb-ft @ 2650 rpms |
Transmission | 5-speed Automatic |
Drivetrain | Front-Engined,
Rear-Wheel Drive |
Curb Weight | 4493 lbs |
MSRP | $82, 500 (USA, 2005) |
0-60 MPH | 4.1 Seconds (C&D) |
1/4 Mile | 12.5 @ 114 MPH (C&D) |
Top Speed | 155 (Limited) |
Fuel Economy | 13/ 19 (city/ highway) |
Press Release
AMG Engine Makes E55 AMG Wagon the Ultimate Automotive Decathlete
The
world's fastest wagon - the new Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG - is making its
North American debut this week during news media activities preceding
the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public January 7-16 at the L.A.
Convention Center. While
it delivers the same stylish design, sumptuous comfort and versatile
utility found on all E-Class wagons, the new E55 AMG wagon also packs
the purposeful power of 469 horses and 516 lb-ft of torque, thanks to
its 5.5-liter supercharged AMG V8 engine.
The
limited-production E55 AMG wagon is the first AMG vehicle of this body
type to be offered in the U.S. This model has proven highly successful
in Europe, and AMG owners in the U.S. have been asking for this unusual
combination of thoroughbred high performance and Clydesdale utility.
The
exclusive new wagon also comes with AMG aerodynamic bodywork (deeper
front and rear aprons as well as sculpted rocker panels) and AMG 18-inch
alloy wheels with staggered tires - 245/40 ZR 18 in front and 265/35 ZR
18 in the rear. Inside, black Birdseye maple trim is standard, and
special AMG gauges and sport seats finished in nappa leather upholstery
hint at the performance that's always on tap.
The
new E55 AMG wagon stops as fast as it goes, thanks to high-performance
four-wheel disc brakes with oversize perforated and ventilated rotors
with multi-piston calipers.
V8 Kompressor - The Dual-Personality Powerhouse
The
new AMG wagon sprints from zero to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds, and the
5.5-liter supercharged V8 engine with a sport exhaust coupled with the
Formula 1 style steering-wheel-mounted gearshift buttons and
AMG-developed four-stage Airmatic air suspension make it an
unforgettable driving experience. Its
5.5-liter, supercharged and intercooled V8 engine is hand-assembled one
at a time by expert technicians at Mercedes-AMG in Affalterbach,
Germany and is bench-tested to ensure top performance. The sturdy V8
engine uses a Lysholm-type, belt-driven supercharger with scrolling
aluminum rotors, providing usable boost virtually from idle speed,
generating a maximum of 11.6 psi (or 0.8 bar) of boost pressure.
The
Kompressor V8 also uses a specially developed air-to-water crossflow
intercooler located in the "V" of the engine block beneath the
supercharger. The intercooler reduces intake air temperature, creating
denser intake air and further boosting power. Other features of the
Kompressor V8 include a fast-acting electronic throttle, revised cam
timing, high-rate valve springs and lightweight valves.
AMG SpeedShift Gear Selection at the Steering Wheel
The
towering torque of the E55 AMG engine requires a high-capacity
five-speed automatic transmission with SpeedShift programming that nets
35-percent quicker gear changes. In manual mode, gear changes can also
be made by pressing either of the two steering-wheel mounted shift
buttons - left side for downshifts and right side for upshifts. If asked
(by holding the gear lever to the left when in Drive), the SpeedShift
transmission can also switch to an "Optimum Gear Selection" program,
automatically downshifting and determining the best possible gear for
maximum acceleration in any situation. The SpeedShift transmission will
also hold a selected gear under high cornering loads, preventing an
upshift in mid-corner. A lightweight torque converter can lock up in all
forward gears when conditions warrant. This all adds up to the
liveliest, most dynamic performance possible, yet exhibits refinement
when driven under normal conditions. Like
all Mercedes-Benz cars, the E55 AMG wagon uses ESP stability control to
prevent skids and spins in poor weather driving. However, because the
E55 AMG expands the performance envelope, ESP is programmed specifically
for the model, with high power, handling grip, dynamics and braking
performance all playing a crucial role in its new programming.
Stronger and Safer Than Ever
Underneath
the sleek, elegant E-Class exterior is a super-strong body structure
that provides a solid foundation for occupant safety. High-strength
steel accounts for about 37 percent of the car's weight, and nearly ten
percent of the car is lightweight aluminum, including the hood, front
fenders, trunk lid, as well as the front sub-frame and bumper cross
members.
Advanced Restraint Systems
Adaptive
front airbags deploy with lower force in less severe accidents and with
higher force in more serious collisions. The front passenger airbag
even takes passenger size into account, getting its signal from a
special sensor in the front passenger seat. In collisions, seat belt
tensioners remove belt slack, and belt force limiters then loosen the
belts progressively, reducing chest loads and gaining greater benefit
from the front airbags. A rollover sensor deploys the curtain airbags
and belt tensioners if it detects an imminent rollover.
Large-Scale Use of Electronic Braking
An
innovative electronic braking system - another Mercedes safety first -
is standard equipment in all E-Class models. The electronic braking
system provides faster, more sure-footed response, especially in
emergencies. Although electronic braking made its industry debut on the
SL roadsters, equipping all E-Class models with electronic braking
represented the first large-scale use of this revolutionary technology. With
electronic braking, the brake pedal works with an array of sensors, an
electrically driven hydraulic pump, a high-pressure reservoir and a
computer that tells four fast-acting valves exactly how hard to apply
the brakes on each wheel. With split-second accuracy, the system can
change brake pressure on each wheel over uneven surfaces and can even
increase brake pressure on the outside wheels when braking in turns.
S-Class Derived Dual-Control Air Suspension
The
E-Class rack-and-pinion steering, four-link front suspension and
patented five-link rear suspension are similar to that of the S-Class. A
new AMG-developed four-stage version of the Airmatic air suspension
provides unparalleled control of wheel motion on the E55 AMG. Airmatic
suspension uses sensors that monitor road conditions, driving style and
cornering forces to ensure that the system always chooses the best air
spring and shock absorber settings. The
system can switch between different suspension modes in a fraction of a
second, and the driver can also select from four pre-set suspension
response programs. In essence, the Airmatic suspension system eliminates
the compromise between handling and ride comfort, because it
automatically optimizes both.
Even Greater Luxury
All
E-Class models feature a stylish interior with a sweeping dashboard and
center console, soft-touch trim surfaces, elegant wood and chrome trim
elements as well as a full array of power amenities such as power tilt
and telescoping steering wheel, power windows with one-touch up/down
operation and auto-dimming mirrors. The limited-production E55 AMG wagon
comes with standard four-zone climate control that allows different
temperature settings for the rear outboard passengers as well as the
driver and front passenger. Also standard on the both the E55 AMG wagon
and sedan models is a Harman Kardon Logic 7 audio system that features
seven-channel surround sound, concert-quality output and 12 high-end
speakers.
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