It sounds great! But it sucks to know that it's artificial. Very curious to know what it's mpg is like. So many decently powerful cars getting mid to high 20's in highway driving is pretty cool. Wonder if the mild hybrid setup improves upon that

 

pretty sad to see so many cars today with artificial sound, and it goes across all brands...

 

i don't think it sounds particularly impressive but it looks great and will come in a convertible version so that's pretty awesome

 

funny, who told you that's plastic? Did you try it? LOL.

 

 

This AM, a E43 was driving all crazy (got it on the dash cam), and I had to do one of those is this a real AMG or not. It looks like it but I was leaning towards no "6", not real. Now, on this one, there is a 5, so I'd probably say still not a "6."

No question impressive numbers, but maybe the clue is when cars are limited to 130 mph, not a real AMG...inline 6 again a plus.

 

In some sense, it really shows how clever humans are. Think about fake dual exhausts, these go back to the 90's. I bet you everybody here must have at least 1, if not more, cars in their household with fake dual exhausts. Imagine all the wasted natural resources and scrap created since the early 90's!

#makea29ozmayonnaisejarpeoplewillbuyit

 

 

The one that was weaving all over the bridge this AM even made the popping/crackling sounds. No question they have outrageous numbers especially compared to cars that are older. But I just think the clue is when they top out at 130 mph, they are not the "real" AMGs or M cars. Kinda like with Audi, the S as opposed to RS. But it's getting harder to tell these things without "knowing." 130 mph wouldn't cut it in Germany, maybe they remove the limiters through the aftermarket...

 

The M550i Xdrive does 0-60 in 3.8 and tops out at 155 due to limiter. I'm good with that. Real or not real

 

mine begins with a 5 and i'd very much argue it's a "real AMG" despite there not being a 6. it certainly uses gas like a real AMG lol...


if we want to get into technicalities, i think the only thing that really seals the deal is the hand assembled engine. the engine in my car was assembled by Robert Feiler...


that's Robert Feiler!!

i think it's awesome that there's literally a video of the exact guy who put my engine together, putting another one together with Jay Leno! idk if the hand assembly actually means better reliability and fewer issues but it's still a cool personal touch that can't be said for most engines.

 

I will pass, thanks.

 

I agree. My 335i is limited to 155 from the factory. If it were limited to 130, I wouldn't have wanted it. The factory is looking to cut costs, so it doesn't put in an external oil cooler if it's not serious, as it's not mentioned anywhere in the brochure. The car (lacking ZSP) that is limited to 130 does not have one.

The fastest I have ever driven is maybe 125, so one could say, what difference does it make, then? It does. It's an indication if the car is for real, or it isn't. There's no reason to limit a E53 to 130, but I think it's marketing. If you want more, you have to get a real AMG. Again, probably people will remove it through the aftermarket, then it does become real.

Again, my perception of "real" is driven by the mfg. and their intentions.

 

 

There is no question that a E55 AMG is a real AMG. None, whatsoever. But games have been played with numbers. A BMW 530, is a 4 cyl car. A BMW 540, is not an 8 cyl. car, today. I choose not to play those games. So maybe it's the speed limiter that decides who's a man, and who's a girly man.

#C43doyouevenAMGbro?