Kleemann C55 K S8

[MadC32]

For those of you who speak German: "Auto Motor und Sport" Magazine For those to lazy to read: 550 hp, 718 Nm or Torque.. 3.8 seconds to 100 km/h.. really awesome...!!

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[Nicholai_AMG]

this thing is insane!!!!!

600 hp with the Stage 8 tuning kit!!! 0-100 km/h 3.8!! 0-60

for the non-german....
germancarfans forum

[KompressorKev]

wow! 0-62 in 3.8 and 0-124 in 12.5, that's close to GT2 territory!

so with just the blower it's 550hp and about 530 torque? and with cams, headers, cats, exhaust, and ecu it's 600hp and about 560 torque? is compression at all revised, and, what boost levels are these figures at?

incredible...more power and torque than an E55 in lighter body with an LSD...

also, i can't wait to see the Kleemann exhaust (though trapezoidal mufflers sound unusual ), and i would like to hear more on the 15.6" Brakes and the Kleemann 60% lockup LSD!

[AznxKCBoy]

wow thats incredible, that musta cost a loooooot of money. 3.8 secs, thats faster than a ferrari.

[KompressorKev]

i don't mean to turn this into a war at all, but i just had an interesting thought

i wonder how a race would fare b/t the Kleemann C55K S8 vs. the Evosport Supercharged E46 M3 ? i mean, both similar power outputs from the claims i believe...should be somewhat similar weight (with M3 probably advantage). the problem i would perceive with the Kleemann car would be traction, but due to the LSD, it might be able to get off the line, especially if it's a postivie displacement blower that makes boost down low. however, the M3 has higher rev capabilities and is thoroguhly tuned for 91 octane in America unlike the Kleemann i would suppose. anyway, don't mean to turn this into a flame war, just having thoughts about the potential of these two cars and what a shootout it would be...

btw, evosport, congratulations on your successfully supercharged M3. i am very excited for you and it looks great, can't wait to see results!

[slytoksy]

KLEEMANN C 55K S8: 600 Hp, 760 Nm and zero to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds!

3.8 seconds from zero to 100 km/h sounds impossible for a four-door salon car, but with KLEEMANN it is possible! Boasting 600 Hp and 760 Nm of torque, KLEEMANN delivers mega power for the new C 55 AMG from Mercedes-Benz.

The heart of this high-performance speed-monster is a specially revised version of the eight-cylinder Mercedes-Benz NA (Normal Aspirated) 5,5 litre engine. Equipped with only the KLEEMANN Kompressor system the engines power yield zooms from standard 367 Hp / 270 kW and 510 Nm to phenomenal 550 Hp / 404 kW and 718 Nm.

Additionally the C 55K S8 is fitted with the KLEEMANN Stage 8 tuning kit. This means that the engine ECU is reprogrammed and application specific super sport camshafts are fitted. Last, but not least, tailor-made headers in stainless steel and a complete dual 70 mm stainless steel exhaust system utilizing four steel racing catalysts lowers the exhaust backpressure allowing the engine to breathe more freely, producing more power. As the finishing touch to it all, the KLEEMANN C 55K S8 is fitted with two Trapezoid-shaped rear mufflers that fit perfectly to the stock AMG rear-bumper.

With these engine modifications, the KLEEMANN C 55K S8 produces a breathtaking 600 Hp / 441 kW at 5800 rpm and 760 Nm of torque available from 2000 rpm. This incredible power is routed through a custom-developed KLEEMANN Limited Slip Differential (LSD) which applies a 60 percent lock-up ratio between the rear wheels. This modification is essential for maximum traction of the driven wheels and the fantastic accelerations figures for this car.

The performance benchmarks of this exclusive four-door salon are unbelievable [/b]3,8 seconds from 0-100 km/h and 12,5 seconds for 0-200 km/h[/b]. Like all other high-performance KLEEMANN cars the top speed is electronically limited to 300 km/h.

The enormous performance potential requires the best from wheels, suspension and brakes, and to meet these high demands KLEEMANN has developed exceptional upgrades in all three categories.

The KLEEMANN C 55K S8 comes with a choice between the classic two-piece TM-5 or the three-piece forged TS-6 light alloy wheel, which can be fitted on the car in sizes ranging from 17- to 19-inches in diameter. The largest possible combination on the C 55K S8 is the KLEEMANN TS6 alloy wheel in size [/b]8.5JX19 for the front axle with 235/35 ZR 19 tires, and 9.5JX19 with 265/30 ZR 19 tires on the rear[/b]. The special shape of the TS6 rim star augments the aerodynamics of the car as it exhausts the air from underneath. In addition to reducing lift this also increases cooling of the brakes and ads to the handling and stability of the vehicle.

To further increase the cars handling characteristics KLEEMANN has fitted the car with KLEEMANN Speed Sensitive Suspension, which lowers the ride height by up to 30 millimetres, reduces body roll and increases the cars turn-in capability. Designed specifically for use with sporty low-profile tires it’s a perfect combination of agile cornering and extraordinary ride comfort. The efficiency of the KLEEMANN Speed Sensitive Suspension System was documented in a test conducted by the American car magazine “Car & Driver”. On a 300 ft skid pat the KLEEMANN C 55K S8 pulled a whooping 0.9 lateral G’s, which is better than a Chevrolet C6 Corvette.

The safety aspect of a high performance car like the KLEEMANN C 55K S8 is the specially developed KLEEMANN high performance brake system, which easily handles even the most extreme braking tasks. Fitted with the largest KB-3 KLEEMANN high performance brake system the KLEEMANN C 55K S8 features 396 x 36 mm vented and cross-drilled two-piece brake discs with six piston forged and handmade calipers in the front, and 342 x 28 mm vented and cross-drilled two-piece brake discs with four piston forged and handmade calipers in the rear.

Another focal point of refining the KLEEMANN C 55K S8 is the interior. KLEEMANN offers an extensive program for the elegant C-Class ranging from full leather to a combined leather/alcantara interior. The KLEEMANN program also includes a wide selection of individual accessories such as illuminated entrance panels with KLEEMANN logo, and an ergonomic KLEEMANN sport steering wheel with a choice of leather, leather/wood or leather/carbon combined with the possibility to shift through the gears via two bottoms fitted on the steering wheel. The finishing touch to the interior is genuine carbon inlays on the dashboard, centre console and door covers which creates a sporty yet comfortable and exclusive feeling.


Sources: http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/d/67390

http://www.tuningnews.net/news...id=01

[AznxKCBoy]

i wonder how much it cost to make the c55 that fast..damn its so nice. But out of my reach lol, dont have that much money to spend on modding my car.

[Jon200]

OMG!!!! Double the original power of the car with a blower and a few more mods

[Brandon @ Kleemann]

Im glad you all like _MY_ car - its a blast to drive to be sure. Look for a Car and Driver "Special File" on this car in an upcoming issue.

If anyone is ever in Colorado, stop by to experience it first hand, you wont be sorry.

Cost to reproduce the car is an additional 30K USD, just the power upgrades are 18.8K USD ex installation, which is approxiamtely $2700 USD.

[Sleestack]

Originally Posted by BrandonG

Im glad you all like _MY_ car - its a blast to drive to be sure. Look for a Car and Driver "Special File" on this car in an upcoming issue.

If anyone is ever in Colorado, stop by to experience it first hand, you wont be sorry.

Cost to reproduce the car is an additional 30K USD, just the power upgrades are 18.8K USD ex installation, which is approxiamtely $2700 USD.

Glad you like it. I'm 99% sure my next daily driver will be that exact setup.... IMO, it is a bargain.

[Vader13]

Insane!!!!

[vraa]

Sadly it doesn't look as good as the power shows it off to be

[KompressorKev]

$30K us dollars, does that include installation and all the parts, i.e. headers, cats, cams, etc...?

is $18,800 just for the blower itself, or does that include other mods? and installation for the blower itself i am assuming is $2700? so with the blower alone, i.e. the 550hp and 530torque otuput, that's $21500 out the door? what about the LSD, is that extra, or is that included in the $18,800?

btw, awesome car you have. say C55 is about $55k, with about $20k-30k it's about the price of an E55. you got more power and torque, plus a lighter body and an LSD which will really help traction. would give a modded E55 a good run for its money i bet, but handle much better.

is it a positive displacement blower? roots or lysholm? and also, what boost levels are you running on pump gas? thanks! aweseom car!

[CHATMANR]

Originally Posted by vraa

Sadly it doesn't look as good as the power shows it off to be

Are you kidding?!? It's the perfect sleeper!!!

[BlackC230Coupe]

Pretty impressive numbers. My C55 is slow, i need a supercharger soon. :p

[E55 RUSS]

I was just thinking about it yesterday...in E55AMG forum...

Very nice... boosted M3 has only 440Hps so C55 Kleemanns will be Faster...

I'd love to see how it would run against a Boosted M5...which has 600HP+....and currently one member is going for 700Hps...

[Brandon @ Kleemann]

Originally Posted by 99e36m3

$30K us dollars, does that include installation and all the parts, i.e. headers, cats, cams, etc...?

is $18,800 just for the blower itself, or does that include other mods? and installation for the blower itself i am assuming is $2700? so with the blower alone, i.e. the 550hp and 530torque otuput, that's $21500 out the door? what about the LSD, is that extra, or is that included in the $18,800?

btw, awesome car you have. say C55 is about $55k, with about $20k-30k it's about the price of an E55. you got more power and torque, plus a lighter body and an LSD which will really help traction. would give a modded E55 a good run for its money i bet, but handle much better.

is it a positive displacement blower? roots or lysholm? and also, what boost levels are you running on pump gas? thanks! aweseom car!

18.8K USD is the price for all the hard parts on the engine, less installation. This includes the SC, camshafts, and headers. The full exhaust system, LSD etc are not included in this price. The labor price quoted is what we charge for the mentioned engine modifications, others may charge more or less based on local labor rate etc.

The SC is a lysholm principle compressor with an integrated 4 core water to air intercooler. Our system uses .5 bar (approx 7.3 psi) boost and may be run on 91 OCT pump gas.

[BoBcanada]

Originally Posted by BrandonG

The SC is a lysholm principle compressor with an integrated 4 core water to air intercooler. Our system uses .5 bar (approx 7.3 psi) boost and may be run on 91 OCT pump gas.

How reliable would that compressor be with in 3-4 years?

[Brandon @ Kleemann]

There are numerous members with our kompressors that are this old- we have a 2001 CLK430 with 80K on the clock, 77K of it with the SC, and its still running perfectly fine. So I guess the answer is VERY reliable.

[BlackC230Coupe]

Originally Posted by BrandonG

18.8K USD is the price for all the hard parts on the engine, less installation. This includes the SC, camshafts, and headers. The full exhaust system, LSD etc are not included in this price. The labor price quoted is what we charge for the mentioned engine modifications, others may charge more or less based on local labor rate etc.

The SC is a lysholm principle compressor with an integrated 4 core water to air intercooler. Our system uses .5 bar (approx 7.3 psi) boost and may be run on 91 OCT pump gas.

So for 18.8k how much HP do u have? it was not clear if its 550 or like 600?

[Pierre32///AMG]

BrandonG, we knew a year ago that the C55 + Kleemann will be the best 4 door sedan. I will try to visit your shop just to see that car because it may be ny potential 3th car.

Thanks!

[vraa]

Originally Posted by CHATMANR

Are you kidding?!? It's the perfect sleeper!!!

Sleeper for sure!! But I'm tired of having a sleeper! You know the phase that every kid goes through, wants to flash everything off

BrandonG, I'm going to send you a PM soon!

[BlackC230Coupe]

Originally Posted by vraa

Sleeper for sure!! But I'm tired of having a sleeper! You know the phase that every kid goes through, wants to flash everything off

Tired of? u never had one to begin with! :p :p :p

[Cory @ Kleemann]

Originally Posted by Pierre32///AMG

BrandonG, we knew a year ago that the C55 + Kleemann will be the best 4 door sedan. I will try to visit your shop just to see that car because it may be ny potential 3th car.

Thanks!

Hello Pierre! Do you have our new address? We've moved since the last time you came by:

3390-B Fillmore Ridge Hts.

From I-25, take the Fillmore exit and head west on Fillmore up the hill. About half way up the hill on the right side you'll see a tiny street sign which is Fillmore Ridge hts. (you'll also notice a billboard where you need to turn) Take that road and follow it- we're two buildings from the end of the culdesac on the left side (the parking lot littered with KLEEMANN cars).

[vraa]

Exactly Neal!

Has anyone tried this car agianst the 65's?