Official: Mercedes-Benz reveals 2012 SLK55 AMG

Filed under: Convertible , Performance , Europe , Mercedes-Benz , Luxury Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the latest addition to the SLK Roadster lineup, the 2012 SLK55 AMG. For this iteration of the diminutive droptop, AMG is employing a naturally-aspirated version of Mercedes-Benz’s 5.5-liter V8. The new aluminum engine is good for 415 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque, which should be more than enough to motivate the little beast.

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Shamelessly retro Mercedes SLK-based HMC Hidalgo looks better than expected

Filed under: Aftermarket , Classics , Coupe , Europe , Mercedes-Benz , Design/Style HMC Hidalgo – Click above for high-res image gallery Now here’s a pleasant surprise. The designers at Helvetic Motor Company have officially pulled back the sheets on their Hidalgo, and we have to say that while we were expecting the worst, this Swiss Miss is actually pretty sharp. When a builder announces their intention to reskin a perfectly amiable vehicle like the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG , that typically means bad-news bears.

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Shamelessly retro Mercedes SLK-based HMC Hidalgo looks better than expected

Väth V58 turns up the wick on Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG to the tune of 565 HP

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