B55 AMG
 

5.5L V8, 388 HP, RWD......prototype only :alone:

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5.5L engine that only puts out 388hp??? whats the torque at??

am I the only one who thinks this is dumb?

overpriced FIT?

I'm almost certain this project started off as a drunken bet.

Ultimate sleeper? This car has more interior space than the S-Class.

^depends how you measure it, legroom is no where near s class level, and I've extensively driven the B class and comfort-wise it's way towards the toyota matrix side of the spectrum.

The whole B55 thing isn't really that amazing especially knowing that it's a mercedes it probably won't be more reliable than what custom hot rodders have been doing with american econoboxes for years.

looks like it will haul ass though lol

If its not overpriced and doesn't have the CVT i'd take one. :whistle:

since it has become FR and driving the rear wheels I'm sure it's the 7speed that gets shoved in there.

Engine from the 550 benz's...should be called the B550

weak

5.5L should get you at least 450hp +

good thing its a prototype, cuz no one in their right minds would buy this.

Although i am surprised they can fit a V8 in there.

i think its cool, wouldnt buy it though. Always had a soft spot for the B-Klasse

could be the 5.5 from the SLK and C from before, which outputs around 3XX if i remember correctly?

388hp is plenty for such a light car.....

most pre 2010 mercedes lazy V8 makes about 70 hp/litre only

you guys are nuts, that fucken thing is so AWESOME.

um, no

the only B class i would drive

not aesthetically pleasing.

LOL im down.

i wish

last time i checked, fit's dont make 1/3 that power

unless they're unveiling a type R fit sometime soon... :fullofwin:

5.7 hemi = 390 hp and that is in cars that are much heavier.....believe me 390 hp is still enough and much more than a honda even after vtec has kicked in yo.

any engine is capable of putting out numbers like this for horsepower but there is also reliability to worry about.

holy shit pocket rocket much?