C55 Amg Models
Amg vehicles have higher performance levels and often times more aggressive looks with extensive use of carbon fibre.
C55 amg models. The c55 looks beyond the long established amg rules that defined its antecedents by adding a degree of handling finesse that will surprise enthusiasts who see any amg 55 model and there are. Since the legendary hammer of 1986 the e class with its superior engine has been one of the central models which form the brand core of mercedes amg. Mercedes amg gmbh commonly known as amg is the high performance subsidiary of mercedes benz ag. Since the c55 wasn t released until 2005 most of the electrical gremlins and rust issues that plagued early models were fixed.
Amg independently hires engineers and contracts with manufacturers to customize mercedes benz amg vehicles. It all comes together for 2005 in the c55 amg which combines an updated upgraded c class platform and interior with a burbling handbuilt 362 horse v 8. Top news the new mercedes amg e 63 4matic saloon and estate. Daimler benz took a controlling interest in 1999 and then took over completely in 2005.
The company has its headquarters in affalterbach baden württemberg germany. Amg was originally an independent engineering firm specializing in performance improvements for mercedes benz. Amg was initially started as a separate tuning company for mercedes benz vehicles. The c55 amg is part of the 203 chassis c class that ran from 2001 2007.
Mercedes e55 amg honest review what i love and hate about this super sedan w211 duration. The c55 also comes with one of the most bulletproof engine and transmission combos in the m113 v8 engine and the 722 6 5 speed transmission. View all 23 consumer vehicle reviews for the used 2005 mercedes benz c class c55 amg on edmunds or submit your own review of the 2005 c class.