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ajmat · 24th March 2004, 15:13

More on the SLK safety car

The all-new Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG is the Formula One safety car for this season; it appeared first at the Melbourne Grand Prix this weekend. The C55 AMG is the series' official medical car.

The SLK 55 AMG has been modified by AMG to meet its brief on the track; its 18-inch wheels have been replaced by 19-inch AMG light-alloy twin-spoke rims, and its chassis tuning is firmer to cope with higher curve speeds. Composite brake discs with six-piston brake calipers have been fitted up front, and perforated steel brake discs with four-piston calipers at the rear. Specially-engineered channels to direct cooling air onto the discs have been developed. The car's overall weight has been trimmed by nearly 100kg to 1370kg, with the substitution of an aluminium bonnet and other components, despite the addition of extra communications equipment, larger wheels and brakes, extra water cooler, two engine oil coolers and a larger transmission oil cooler, and added accessories.

As its roof will be shut at all times, its mechanical and hydraulic folding systems have been removed, and the front and rear valances are made from a carbonfibre laminate material. The AMG 5.5-litre V8 (360bhp) remains the same, however, accelerating the SLK from 0-60mph in less than five seconds.

source - Channel 4 news UK

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24th March 2004, 15:13	#31 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,687	More on the SLK safety car The all-new Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG is the Formula One safety car for this season; it appeared first at the Melbourne Grand Prix this weekend. The C55 AMG is the series' official medical car. The SLK 55 AMG has been modified by AMG to meet its brief on the track; its 18-inch wheels have been replaced by 19-inch AMG light-alloy twin-spoke rims, and its chassis tuning is firmer to cope with higher curve speeds. Composite brake discs with six-piston brake calipers have been fitted up front, and perforated steel brake discs with four-piston calipers at the rear. Specially-engineered channels to direct cooling air onto the discs have been developed. The car's overall weight has been trimmed by nearly 100kg to 1370kg, with the substitution of an aluminium bonnet and other components, despite the addition of extra communications equipment, larger wheels and brakes, extra water cooler, two engine oil coolers and a larger transmission oil cooler, and added accessories. As its roof will be shut at all times, its mechanical and hydraulic folding systems have been removed, and the front and rear valances are made from a carbonfibre laminate material. The AMG 5.5-litre V8 (360bhp) remains the same, however, accelerating the SLK from 0-60mph in less than five seconds. source - Channel 4 news UK Awesome __________________ Fly 9000 miles and back over the weekend for a party ! I'm off my head