Been for a drive in a 2006 SLK350 and I thought that had pretty impressive power and acceleration. Cannot imagine that SLK55. It would be just insane! Beautiful car! Thanks for an awesome look at another car you don't see everyday!
I own an immaculate '07 SLK55 AMG, and it's a damn MONSTER! Best car I have ever owned. The front brakes are 6 pot, not 4 as you say in the video. They are MASSIVE.
The 6 pots were only standard for the first couple of years on the 55 from what i understand. Then they moved to 4 pot as standard (possibly with the 6 pot an option). I've got a stock 05 with the 6pots and they are mega stoppers! I just had the rotors replaced recently and the car stops like nothing else I've owned. Standard power is a lot of fun already so i can only imagine what a joyous handful that supercharged monster must be🤣
I've had my 2006 SLK55 since 2008 and it is a long time love affair. The engine is just so strong in that body. So I can't image how it would drive with the super charger. I would love to drive one as I could be tempted to upgrade.
Another great review Jonathan. Love the variety on the channel. An SLK 200 can be referred to as a Hairdressers car. But not an SLK 55 These are a lot of fun in stock form, and very tuneable. With the Supercharger it certainly goes hard, has the whine, but, yes, traction off the line is an issue. Definitely looks like a mini SLR. Love it Fantastic Even the Kangaroos came for a look ! BTW In the R171 series, these came stock with the M113 motor. NA 5.4 litre V8. 5439 cc 265 kw stock is correct. At 1.35 you quote torque at 509 kw… Typo It had 510 nm stock. The latter R172 series of SLK 55 had the upgraded M152 motor. It was now 5461 cc ( 5.5 litre ) and a power boost to 310 kw / 540 nm stock. 🚗 💥 💨
I have a Kleemann S8 car also, you are right, it never gets old even after 4 years! I just got a new lower pulley to up the boost another 3 lbs. They are a ton of fun.
@@charliecheng6234 The M113k supercharger will fit, but that is the easy part. To get it to work properly you need to put a M113k ECU and wiring harness in too. There are other ways, but that gets really complicated.
@@justinthompson7623 thank you! I’ve looked all over the internet on the top swap and I just need to find the parts for it so that’s the journey I’m on! Thank you for replying.
@@charliecheng6234 There will be some custom programming needed too. There is Vincent in Tampa FL that does these swaps. MSS might be able to do the ECU part also.
This is actually crazy! A huge V8 in an MX-5ish car and then add 600hp🥵 3:30 Straya! I also noticed an engine light, is that because of the modifications?
@@bobforpples Yeah but it's still the same size... That's why it's "MX-5ish" because if you take out all of the luxuries, I bet it would be similar in weight....
It's pretty spectacular with just a stock SLK55 AMG. But a reviewer who drove it on the track like a madman described the car as constantly yearning for more. To extract 600hp from the powerplant ... I'm not honestly surprised.
I would estimate that I’ve watched this video 6 times or more. Can’t get enough of this superb supercharged SLK 55 AMG. This example checks all the dream car boxes.
@@wayneuk 6 pots were standard on all the R171 55's. Optional was the 2-piece rotors over standard cast iron jobs. The next step up was composite rotors (carbon/ceramic) in the 030 performance package.
I have an 07 SLK55 and a 20 C63S. Wasn't aware of this package, might have to upgrade my SLK to the Kleeman S8. Love the additional power this video shows.
Awesome review once again buddy 👏....This car is a beast in stock mode let alone having that supercharger which puts it on another level....The slk350 is on my potential next car list.... Gotta love the Aussie bush with those Roos 🦘🦘
I was hot for the 350, specifically for the 6-speed, but I was scared off by talks of balance sprockets shearing off and essentially shredding the entire engine as the timing chain came completely loose. And it's an engine out service to change the $30 sprocket. About $3000 or so dollars at a questionable mechanic. A hell of a lot more at Mercedes.
Nice car! But actually I'd say go for oesterle Performance in germany they can build this car to 6spd manual or give the gearbox a special remap(the only tuner I know of for the r171). A better and more modern gearbox for the car would have been the zf8 Box.
If there's a one second delay to shift with the paddles there's something wrong with that car. My slk 350 shifts much faster in manual mode (paddles about 200ms) than in automatic comfort mode. In comfort mode it could take a second but it's just a press of a button to have it in manual.
Yes mate she's a beauty alright,sounds amazing & goes like the wind,I could just see myself driving it with some hot bird next to me lol,nice one buddy cheers Johnny.
Rossco. This SLK has 6 piston brembo calipers up front with the performance package 2 piece rotors. It has the same 4 piston brembos on the rear that a Mitsubishi Evo 7/8 or 9 has on the front. What do you mean it’s not enough? NO WAY you felt brake fade ever on that review.
Those damned roos getting in the way between your filming car and the SLK... Mate of mine hit one going up from Brisbane to Caloundra in a company car (crappy little Nissan I think) and it did all SORTS of damage, banged him up a fair bit too; about the size of the ones jumping into your shot here so they're no small deal at 100+km/h
3:29 Folks from outside of Oz....yes, meet the scourge of proud car owners over here. Kangaroos....not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to road sense as you can see. I currently have 'roo damage that needs fixing and my last car was written off after hitting a 6 footer at about 110kmph on a freeway! They can just pop right out in front of you. They're unique and great.....but they're crazy!
I remember years ago seeing a video of an SLR engine dropped into one of these SLK's, and it ended up racing an Enzo which it did pretty well against - th-cam.com/video/OVDlx9qsq0w/w-d-xo.html I can only imagine this would be a very similar feeling car. You can really tell in gear, it has some power from these fly-by shots.
They are 6 pot upfront?I count 3 pistons on the side.Nice car but for $70k for upgrades i could think of better ways to spend my money and get a lot more.
i have a 2006 slk55 amg and it is the best and worst car ive ever known!!!!! yes drives awesome, yes it looks amazing still. BUT!!! if you have to replace any engine part on it your in for a nightmare, all because the 2006 is a mix match set of parts from the clk and slk with no telling what you have . theres 2 types of radiator 2 types of condenser some are 5.4 liter and others 5.5 liter anything you order will be wrong guaranteed. also the 2011 is the same because they switched to the new model half way thru the year. so 2007-2010 are way easier to find the correct part the first time. JUST never wreck it also because fan assy $1k, radiator $700, condenser $600, front b.cover $1200, grille $500 so front hits can cost $6-8k easy. i get complements every time i drive even today when i went to the gas station by a lady . best car ever hands down!!!! im going to buy 2 more .
Does this guy know anything about Mercedes? Asking why the AMG isn’t manual lol, and calling the front SIX piston brembos “4 pot”. Really like able guy just missed a lot of details imo.
@@axeman2478 never heard of that, you’re literally the first person to say that lol he was definitely not gay. We get it mate you love being a bootlicker. Did you ask your wife’s boyfriend if you could go on her phone to type that?
As a Mercedes employee, I can tell ya this little pocket rocket is a monster even in stock AMG form. With 600hp? Ridiculous!
It’s crazy eh🤤🤤🤤🤤
But we like ridiculous, don't we?
Looking at one as we speak love this car so damn much
Been for a drive in a 2006 SLK350 and I thought that had pretty impressive power and acceleration.
Cannot imagine that SLK55. It would be just insane!
Beautiful car! Thanks for an awesome look at another car you don't see everyday!
Glad you enjoyed it.. this was really mind blowing
Just drove an slk 55 amg it’s a fucking beast wanted an sl600 v12 but the car just felt so lose and unrefined
I had a decatted & tuned slk 55 pushing 430 hp & man was it stupid fast & smoked some pretty fast cars miss it like crazy cant imagine 600hp in this
It’s just a hoon machine 😅 fry’s tires so easily
Just constant wheel spin! 😜👍
I own an immaculate '07 SLK55 AMG, and it's a damn MONSTER! Best car I have ever owned. The front brakes are 6 pot, not 4 as you say in the video. They are MASSIVE.
your right sorry me and the owner thought they were 4 pot for some reason
The 6 pots were only standard for the first couple of years on the 55 from what i understand. Then they moved to 4 pot as standard (possibly with the 6 pot an option).
I've got a stock 05 with the 6pots and they are mega stoppers! I just had the rotors replaced recently and the car stops like nothing else I've owned.
Standard power is a lot of fun already so i can only imagine what a joyous handful that supercharged monster must be🤣
@@DazTheDestroyer I have an 07. The 6 pots were an option, "performance package". What rotors did you fit, standard or aftermarket e.g. Brembo?
I've had my 2006 SLK55 since 2008 and it is a long time love affair. The engine is just so strong in that body. So I can't image how it would drive with the super charger. I would love to drive one as I could be tempted to upgrade.
Got my 2005 Kleemann chip tuned, its a beast. But with the Supercharger, cant get better than that.
It’s an absolute monster 👺
Another great review Jonathan.
Love the variety on the channel.
An SLK 200 can be referred to as a Hairdressers car.
But not an SLK 55
These are a lot of fun in stock form, and very tuneable.
With the Supercharger it certainly goes hard, has the whine, but, yes, traction off the line is an issue.
Definitely looks like a mini SLR.
Love it
Fantastic
Even the Kangaroos came for a look !
BTW
In the R171 series, these came stock with the
M113 motor.
NA 5.4 litre V8. 5439 cc
265 kw stock is correct.
At 1.35 you quote torque at 509 kw…
Typo
It had 510 nm stock.
The latter R172 series of
SLK 55 had the upgraded M152 motor.
It was now 5461 cc ( 5.5 litre ) and a power boost to
310 kw / 540 nm stock.
🚗 💥 💨
thanks for that mate! sorry for the typo lol.. they are really amazing cars!
I have a Kleemann S8 car also, you are right, it never gets old even after 4 years! I just got a new lower pulley to up the boost another 3 lbs. They are a ton of fun.
That’s awesome mate! Amazing car
Where can I find a kleeman supercharger or will the stock m113k supercharge fit and work? Any recommendations would be awesome please!
@@charliecheng6234 The M113k supercharger will fit, but that is the easy part. To get it to work properly you need to put a M113k ECU and wiring harness in too. There are other ways, but that gets really complicated.
@@justinthompson7623 thank you! I’ve looked all over the internet on the top swap and I just need to find the parts for it so that’s the journey I’m on! Thank you for replying.
@@charliecheng6234 There will be some custom programming needed too. There is Vincent in Tampa FL that does these swaps. MSS might be able to do the ECU part also.
Holy Cow! What a beast. Similar $$$ rare mods like my SC Rs4 B7 , very unique. This thing is savage. Traction a big issue😂
Very comparable to your old RS4! Absolute monster 👹
When I was kid my dad has that car
This is actually crazy! A huge V8 in an MX-5ish car and then add 600hp🥵
3:30 Straya!
I also noticed an engine light, is that because of the modifications?
Yes I think because of the exhaust 😅 but man it’s crazy power in a roadster.. gotta watch them Roos eh
@@RossReviewsau Maybe... But it's still fast!
MX-5 ish? It weighs 1,000 pounds more than a Miata!
@@bobforpples Yeah but it's still the same size... That's why it's "MX-5ish" because if you take out all of the luxuries, I bet it would be similar in weight....
It's pretty spectacular with just a stock SLK55 AMG. But a reviewer who drove it on the track like a madman described the car as constantly yearning for more. To extract 600hp from the powerplant ... I'm not honestly surprised.
I would estimate that I’ve watched this video 6 times or more. Can’t get enough of this superb supercharged SLK 55 AMG. This example checks all the dream car boxes.
Glad you have enjoyed this episode! Absolute masterpiece this car
@@RossReviewsau can you provide a list of the modifications to this SLK 55?
Brake upgrade? 6 pots up front, 340mm rotors. What kind of upgrade do you need?
6 pots were a option ..
@@wayneuk 6 pots were standard on all the R171 55's. Optional was the 2-piece rotors over standard cast iron jobs. The next step up was composite rotors (carbon/ceramic) in the 030 performance package.
I have an 07 SLK55 and a 20 C63S. Wasn't aware of this package, might have to upgrade my SLK to the Kleeman S8. Love the additional power this video shows.
Thanks John! Was a very well done kit
Unfortunately it’s all discontinued. I have an ‘06 SLK55 and have looked high and low for a supercharger
@@achkc ugh. I'm also not having success finding it.
Epic video Ross! Have loved this car since first seeing it on TH-cam over 10 years ago
thanks Alex!
Awesome review once again buddy 👏....This car is a beast in stock mode let alone having that supercharger which puts it on another level....The slk350 is on my potential next car list....
Gotta love the Aussie bush with those Roos 🦘🦘
Thanks brother.. got lucky with the Roos eh 😂🦘
I was hot for the 350, specifically for the 6-speed, but I was scared off by talks of balance sprockets shearing off and essentially shredding the entire engine as the timing chain came completely loose. And it's an engine out service to change the $30 sprocket. About $3000 or so dollars at a questionable mechanic. A hell of a lot more at Mercedes.
That sound😍😍😍 and how was the kangaroos on the road🤣🤣
how lucky were we to get that shot eh!
Even an e55 with 470 hp is crazy been in one and was my favourite feeling power from the factory tbh
Amazing cars! This one is pure evil 😈
you have to hear these in person to appreciate the note.. incredible
your not wrong man its so good!
now that is a AMG!!!! WHAT A BEAST!
a MONSTER!
Great video, Any ideas who did the work on this car ?
Not sure
The simple reason Mercedes did not offer a manual transmission is that they just dont have any manual that could handle the V8 torque.
You are a beast Ross and you are in the right place man - doing what you love. Don't ever give it away ! 💪
thanks so much mate! love my job
@@RossReviewsau I bet you do. Dream job.
What handling modifications has it had?
Nice car! But actually I'd say go for oesterle Performance in germany they can build this car to 6spd manual or give the gearbox a special remap(the only tuner I know of for the r171). A better and more modern gearbox for the car would have been the zf8 Box.
A ZF in this would be so good!
@@RossReviewsau absolutely possible nowadays to! Turbolamik or Cantcu with canbus Integration!
If there's a one second delay to shift with the paddles there's something wrong with that car. My slk 350 shifts much faster in manual mode (paddles about 200ms) than in automatic comfort mode. In comfort mode it could take a second but it's just a press of a button to have it in manual.
If there were ever a doubt this is an Aussie channel just watch the Roo's interrupting the shoot!
Viva Aussie mate :)
🇦🇺🦘 Aussie Aussie Aussie
At 600hp, that is an SLR forget "baby" lol!
IT IS REALLY EH haha beast
@@RossReviewsau I have an 01 R170 320 and love it man. I want to get behind the supercharged 32 and see how it matches up to the stock V8 in the R171
What suspension setup do you have?
German pocket rocket.. these had the 5.4L SOHC (3V) V8
absolute weapons eh
Nice. Oh and by the way I think it has 6 pot brakes on the front, not 4...
Yes my mistake me and the owner missed that one
omg it looks beautiful, what body kit do you have on it?
Beautiful eh
Yes mate she's a beauty alright,sounds amazing & goes like the wind,I could just see myself driving it with some hot bird next to me lol,nice one buddy cheers Johnny.
Thanks Pete! This one was pretty epic eh
Awesome little rocket, ditch the chrome stick on crap though, looks tacky as hell
Where can I get the front n side skirt?
I'm not a Euro man, but they are wicked and beautiful and sporty lol with all the bells and whistle
this one is a keeper!
Whats the name of these massive rims
i just slapped a kompressor on c55 wagon, which has same engine as slk55, and it is ridiculous. wheelspin city
Nice!!! I own a SLK 55 from 2008. Do you or somebody knows which front bumber lip that is?
sorry not sure.. all i know is that is part of the kleemann kit
@@RossReviewsau ok thanks
Did you ever find out where it was from, I'm on the hunt for one on my 55
@@JJisonitme too
I just bought this car and it blows me away.. Great review and yeah.. so fun to drive
this exact one???
@@RossReviewsau this very car
Mini SLR lol! 😂 looks stupid cool. 😳🇩🇪😎
So awesome eh
Which shop did all the mods?
Not sure
I miss the Gidgegannup pedestrians. 3.30
Rossco. This SLK has 6 piston brembo calipers up front with the performance package 2 piece rotors.
It has the same 4 piston brembos on the rear that a Mitsubishi Evo 7/8 or 9 has on the front.
What do you mean it’s not enough?
NO WAY you felt brake fade ever on that review.
Those damned roos getting in the way between your filming car and the SLK... Mate of mine hit one going up from Brisbane to Caloundra in a company car (crappy little Nissan I think) and it did all SORTS of damage, banged him up a fair bit too; about the size of the ones jumping into your shot here so they're no small deal at 100+km/h
3:29 Folks from outside of Oz....yes, meet the scourge of proud car owners over here. Kangaroos....not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to road sense as you can see. I currently have 'roo damage that needs fixing and my last car was written off after hitting a 6 footer at about 110kmph on a freeway! They can just pop right out in front of you. They're unique and great.....but they're crazy!
The Roos are definitely a Menes out here 🇦🇺🤣 🦘
Wish supercharger conversions of the 350 and its M272 were easier/less pricey
The V8 suoercharged is extremely impressive
this car was insane
@@RossReviewsauQuite sad that they don't produce the kit anymore apparently...
Mate those Kangas crossing would be a good tik tok video.
🦘🦘🦘🦘
The car is already quick as stock . This is insanely interesting
It was an insane drive
I remember years ago seeing a video of an SLR engine dropped into one of these SLK's, and it ended up racing an Enzo which it did pretty well against - th-cam.com/video/OVDlx9qsq0w/w-d-xo.html
I can only imagine this would be a very similar feeling car. You can really tell in gear, it has some power from these fly-by shots.
oh its got a huge amount of GO!
Cool bro can u take on supercars with this slk55
You just gotta get traction 😅
it's not stock yeah it may hammer BLOODY HAMMER awesome BUT i am aussie sorry the TURBO BARRA still wins the day even $$$$$$$$ wise
Fair call
How much is for the super charger
For the whole kit it was 41,000 pounds!
Nobody expects this power from a slk simply because it's a slk
its a sleeper!
They are 6 pot upfront?I count 3 pistons on the side.Nice car but for $70k for upgrades i could think of better ways to spend my money and get a lot more.
yes sorry my mistake they are 6 pot.. even the owner didn't realise
70k 17 years ago, that kit is less than 5k today.
Check Engine light has never been more clear
Engine light is on
Got a lot of power
HUGE!
Sounded good to
We r171 SLK owners love "Dated"
brother got one. can’t seem to find any supercharger kits for it that are still in production. is that true?
Not sure this car is old now
the 350 has a seven speed transmission mate.
@3:50 cuz they couldnt handle the torque
Fair point
It weird when you have a guy in the passenger seat not interacting with you? It must be his car and he doesn't want you to Thrash it!
Check engine light shows this car is well tuned
🤣 man it goes hard!
8 pot brakes up front. Not 4. There are 4 on either side.
Basically could've had you keep quiet the whole time and the video would've been on point
Don’t watch then 👍
Woss never drove such a nice car
It’s a weapon but we have had some gems on the channel
Now get into a 240D and you'll feel like you're walking with a quad.
HAHA this car was nuts
your facial expressions crack me up.
🤣🤣🤣
catbonfiber is real in mine
That interior looks 100x better than the plastic garbage that is a Tesla interior!
Agreed 👍
They were brought out for wives of CEOs so they could drive around Mosman in style and attend an occasional high tea with the ladies
lol the basic ones 100%
i have a 2006 slk55 amg and it is the best and worst car ive ever known!!!!! yes drives awesome, yes it looks amazing still. BUT!!! if you have to replace any engine part on it your in for a nightmare, all because the 2006 is a mix match set of parts from the clk and slk with no telling what you have . theres 2 types of radiator 2 types of condenser some are 5.4 liter and others 5.5 liter anything you order will be wrong guaranteed. also the 2011 is the same because they switched to the new model half way thru the year. so 2007-2010 are way easier to find the correct part the first time. JUST never wreck it also because fan assy $1k, radiator $700, condenser $600, front b.cover $1200, grille $500 so front hits can cost $6-8k easy. i get complements every time i drive even today when i went to the gas station by a lady . best car ever hands down!!!! im going to buy 2 more .
@3.34 haha !
Beast
Wow, what I wouldn't give to own one of these!!!!!!! I have a stock 350 and i love it but to have the power of this car? Probably kill myself.
It’s a weapon this thing 100% very tail happy
@@RossReviewsau A bit like me, "Tail Happy"
The mighty m113k its a monster engine
Absolute beast!
If it doesn’t have LSD its a waste of HP!
The car is for sale if anyone interest.
I wish I had the funds 🥲
Was it your car?
11000 pounds in the uk
Wow. ❤
Awesome ride
Does this guy know anything about Mercedes? Asking why the AMG isn’t manual lol, and calling the front SIX piston brembos “4 pot”. Really like able guy just missed a lot of details imo.
I don’t know everything about Mercedes out of my element
Thats why you shouldnt supercharge it.
Nah this was epic
Pure drama 👍
So awesome eh
Awesome car, but what kinda grown man wears a facemask?! 🤣 that’s some p00fta stuff
Wow! you obviously used all your brain cells to write this comment……
Pretty sure Big Poopa Pump ended up doing gayporn after finishing his wrestling career🤔 the irony
@@axeman2478 never heard of that, you’re literally the first person to say that lol he was definitely not gay. We get it mate you love being a bootlicker. Did you ask your wife’s boyfriend if you could go on her phone to type that?
His brother was sick so understandable to wear one then
Lol kangaroo
It's obscene
It really is 😈🔥🔥🔥
First person to say the 7G Tronic is not good, but it shifts in miliseconds in your video…
Nah it was laggy.. it’s not terrible but considering the performance you have to imagine what it would be like with a modern gearbox
@@RossReviewsau it is the first generation of the 7G-Tronic, so it does not have its perfection