Super7 Turbocharged May 27, 2003 Share May 27, 2003 hehehe... hope to see you at breakfast later this morning.. ....1st guy at the breakfast table after me gets a cup of free kopi from me ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkaneslayer Neutral Newbie May 28, 2003 Author Share May 28, 2003 Then again there are T4s with 5-speed auto boxes. My reference was a Motoring article which quoted a 4 speeder. Is yours 4 or 5 speed? mine's the 5-speed autotranny. maybe i should ask her to give me a ride ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkaneslayer Neutral Newbie May 28, 2003 Author Share May 28, 2003 I thot she still bankrupt... CLK320 - i think not ... i'll chk it out. maybe someone sponsor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkaneslayer Neutral Newbie May 28, 2003 Author Share May 28, 2003 First off, the kerb weight of the CLK320 is 1605kg and 7.4secs is probably a little optimistic. Most of the timings I've seen on the web are closer to 7.9s. The CLK also has a 5-speed transmission vs the T4's 4-speed so it probably has lower ratios which helps in the century sprint. And lastly, the CLK does have a much bigger engine than the T4.. like they say "there's no replacement for displacement" i went along to take a look at the UK Merc site - guess what!? they list the century sprint to be 8.3secs. and the listed kerb weight is 1695kg. what discrepancies between the local site and the UK site. some sly marketing on the local end? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fyrestomp Neutral Newbie May 28, 2003 Share May 28, 2003 I thot she still bankrupt... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- if im not wrong, her bf drives a lambo.. maybe that explains y.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yttrium Neutral Newbie May 28, 2003 Share May 28, 2003 Manufacturer's figures should sometimes be taken with a pinch of salt. So what's the realworld figure for your ride? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yttrium Neutral Newbie May 28, 2003 Share May 28, 2003 Be sure to write a review of your ride! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presea 2nd Gear May 28, 2003 Share May 28, 2003 There's also a manual T4 (5 speed only) that lowers the stock 0-100 timing to 7.3s Pity, Mercedes cars only come in Auto. Did you know, German manufaturers actually do publish modest 0-100 (and top speed) figures. Unlike some other manufacturers. In fact, their speedometers tend to reflect the actual speed more accurately as well, where some other manufacturers show a 3-5% "faster" speed. cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presea 2nd Gear May 28, 2003 Share May 28, 2003 (edited) and check out this India Car Review of the CLK 320 Cabriolet http://www.indiacar.com/roadtest/merc_clk/...nical_specs.htm They obviously didn't hold the brake before launching. And I didn't know that the CLK was only a 2 seater Edited May 28, 2003 by Presea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yttrium Neutral Newbie May 28, 2003 Share May 28, 2003 Yup I saw that one too... that timing is very far off the specs! Yes I agree German manufacturers quote modest performance figures and I do not doubt the ability of the CLK320. However, when comparing such figures it's difficult to know how the actual test was conducted unless they specify them (ambient temperature, air pressure etc). The specification section for the review states the transmission is manual but the review says its auto.. And at 10.05s for the century sprint they say it's "one of the quickest cars this magazine has ever tested " Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presea 2nd Gear May 28, 2003 Share May 28, 2003 (edited) In India, they don't really drive the cars that fast. When I was in Chennai, the fastest car I saw was a Celica GT4, and that was parked outside a disco. Even their locally made Ford Laser (called something else there) doesn't go much faster than 150.... then again, the roads there aren't exactly made for speeding. The fastest we went (in that same Ford Laser) was about 100-110, and the roads were so bumpy.... it was not as scary as much as it was bone-jarring. Edited May 28, 2003 by Presea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkaneslayer Neutral Newbie May 28, 2003 Author Share May 28, 2003 Manufacturer's figures should sometimes be taken with a pinch of salt.So what's the realworld figure for your ride? dunno leh - hvn't yet to try. will post when i do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie May 28, 2003 Share May 28, 2003 "there's no replacement for displacement" I LOVE that line .... you mean a comparison like this ??? ----- (.)(.) vs (.)(.) You sure know what the HITMAN loves to adore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched May 28, 2003 Share May 28, 2003 Gotcha ! see leow see stars... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie May 28, 2003 Share May 28, 2003 Eh where got stars .... only big beautiful, soft yet tender MOONS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched May 28, 2003 Share May 28, 2003 wahseh..what a description... can find alot in photoforum ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie May 28, 2003 Share May 28, 2003 KNN .... nose bleed oredi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched May 28, 2003 Share May 28, 2003 hahahaha... MIVEC also got alot... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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