dont u just love this car.

[finally_retired]

Althogh you are correct regarding the power output, the new shape 55 is still faster than the old 32. Think about it... where the 32 manages 62mph in 5.2 secs, the 55 can do it in 4.9 due to its larger amount of tourque at lower revs. 510@4000rpm to be precise.
And I will agree that any AMG mercedes is a good one, but the old SLK is so dreadful to drive, that I would pass it up for a new C32 AMG.
As a big fan on the Porsche Boxster for its driver involvement, and handeling abilities, I can honestly say that the New SLK is better than a Boxster!

Furthermore, 400bhp is feesable from the n/a 5.5, just ask Brabus! Bare in mind, that this is basically the same 5.5 litre V8 that appears in the C55, E55, S55, SL55, ML55, CL55, CLK55 and even in the SLR. This is a massively capable engine that is not to be underestimated. Its just that the SLK's is de-tuned so as not to impeed on the sales of the above mentioned AMG cars.

I sugest you book a test drive in the new SLK, you will be pleasently surprised.

[icrashedatdabang]

Is the 2005 model even out yet?

[finally_retired]

...well we've got it in Britain.

So far theres the SLK200 Kompressor, and the SLK350 V6. The 55 AMG is arriving soon too tho.