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A very rare beast indeed, and an estate. Command fitted too.
non AMG wheels
tudu
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Sorry, can't read German. Has this had a conversion from C43 - C55? as i didn't think there was a W202 version of C55 - thought they were W203's?
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- 65 Plate E350 CDI Convertible, 2006 CLS 55 AMG, 1997 C230K, 1999 C43/55 AMG
They were converted C43's, the conversion was done by AMG, and fitted a complete running gear from a E55, and a 180mph speedo.
They were rare as the customer had to buy a new C43, and then pay AMG to convert it, this was in excess 30,000 Euros.
Interesting info on the C55 W202 can be found here,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C43_AMG#C_43_AMG_original_specifications
They were rare as the customer had to buy a new C43, and then pay AMG to convert it, this was in excess 30,000 Euros.
Interesting info on the C55 W202 can be found here,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C43_AMG#C_43_AMG_original_specifications
500E
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Are you sure?
I'm pretty sure some C55's came via factory - as proved by their VIN numbers (stating Model C 55).
I think Nigel at Buryas Bridge garage had one - among an E500 and SLK32.
I'm sure someone else can confirm this?
I'm pretty sure some C55's came via factory - as proved by their VIN numbers (stating Model C 55).
I think Nigel at Buryas Bridge garage had one - among an E500 and SLK32.
I'm sure someone else can confirm this?
tudu
MB Enthusiast
Thanks to all for info - now know that there were some W202 55's.
"Thankfully the C55 is not something you can buy over the counter from any mercedes dealership. Securing one requires patience, guile and a bank balance with at least one and preferably 2 comma's. First you have to put yourself on the waiting list for the new C43 at £47640. Then when it arrives six months later send it straight back to AMG with a further cheques for £24,760. In return they will upgrade the engine to the same 5.4 lump for the E55. Apart from a new rear axle, exhaust and speedometer that is the total sum of your investment"
Hugo Andreae Autocar road test no 4639 3rd feb 1999
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They certainly do exist, I've seen one in detail in the flesh, and also seen an estate (!) in real life.
Nigel's W202 C55 is a nice car. 744 silver, IIRC it originally cost £88k! I think the upgrade includes the proper '55 running gear - rear diff, prop etc as used on the CLK55/E55 etc.
Certainly a rare car
Will
Nigel's W202 C55 is a nice car. 744 silver, IIRC it originally cost £88k! I think the upgrade includes the proper '55 running gear - rear diff, prop etc as used on the CLK55/E55 etc.
Certainly a rare car
Will
Poor thing has a Big Star grill aswell
