merckx Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Got up behind a new black SLK 350 at the traffic lights at the start of the motorway, I intended to go the other way to fill up with Optimax but I couldn't help myself! I thought it's only a 350 and as I've got a VVTI with BPU and I should go past him. The lights went on green and he rocketed off and caught me a little by surprise, so I took off after him in pursuit. This Merc was seriously quick , I started to gain very slowly but by this time we were doing about 140 leptons and he was in the outside lane. We both got upto about 160 leptons indicated on an almost deserted motorway. We were approaching traffic so I slowed and pulled in to turn off, he did the same infront of the traffic and then disappeared. I aways regret going too fast, just hate the thought of the consequences if I get caught! I've got to admit , I was a little disappointed that I barely had any advantage if any. He must've slowed after approaching his limiter. Standard SLK 350 272 BHP 0-60 5.5s 1480KG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Well seeing as 2 leptons is about 1mph you were lucky as you were actually going over the speed limit!! 272bhp and weighs the same you should have had him especially once moving, you been on a dyno? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 erm, what are leptons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Leptons are really small particles...smaller than atoms. But we've come to know them as a made up speed (I think it was started by me bizarrely enough!!)....ie not admiting in text that you were doing xxxMPH... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilauk Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 the SLK350 should be a very easy kill for a BPU car, the 500 is a different matter though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez_p Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Leptons are really small particles...smaller than atoms. But we've come to know them as a made up speed (I think it was started by me bizarrely enough!!)....ie not admiting in text that you were doing xxxMPH... now you've given it away, this surely means all lepton claims are going to lead to convictions that second or so that it caught you by surprise could mean it's all over if he continues to accelerate too right? be on the ball next time & you'll win no probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 Well seeing as 2 leptons is about 1mph you were lucky as you were actually going over the speed limit!! you been on a dyno? Not yet, I think I'll have to give it a go to check if everything's working okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 6 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 SLK350's are quick but not that quick!! I get to drive them most days and I would never of said it was as quick as a Well maintained Supra. The launch is all important though so if he had you at the start then you would always struggle to get back level unless you had got crazy amounts of power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Lol, ive driven it and you should be able to kick its arse all over the shop. You were just "beaten" by the fast start he had. Once a car is away, it takes hooooj amounts of power to catch back up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 brobably an amg version did u see the one on top gear recently, it had a 5.0 v8 and 0-60 time of 4.5secs it sounded like a beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 Maybe if the SLK was an auto he would have the advantage from a standing start, they're only 0.1s slower to 60 than the manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 SLK 55 AMG is the top performer fitted with a massive AMG 5.5-liter V8 and the 7G-tronic automatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 it says on another site 4.9 secs, its restricted to 155mph 7 speed automatic with 362hp must have been this one, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 SLK 55 AMG is the top performer fitted with a massive AMG 5.5-liter V8 and the 7G-tronic automatic It looked as quick as one of those, but it definately had the SLK 350 badge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 jeez, maybe he took off the amg bit, to make it a sleeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 as far as i am aware, they dont do a 350 AMG friend owns one and says mine feels quicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 just wanted to say thanks for this post because me and my mate were discussing who was faster. Were both very pleased to know that the supra wins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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