Originally Posted by
Ferrer
True, and also I believe neither the 2.3-16 and 2.5-16 weren't AMGs in any of its variants.
But AMG did tune W201s. They put 3.2-litre straight sixes in it.
It's all about the sound and immense power in supercharged form. Yes it lazy, but I think it suits Mercedes-Benz very much. Mercs have never been about high revving and stiff uncomfortable suspension. I see AMG's as luxury cars which just happen to have very powerful engines.
And I agree with the V8 comment.
Ah, but remember the 300SEL 6.3 and the 450SEL 6.9 were not only know for their engines but there handling abilities as well.
I liked the idea of the Supercharged V8 in the SL55 as sort of a nod to the 540K Special Roadsters. Of course those were inline8s.
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