As a Mercedes employee, I can tell ya this little pocket rocket is a monster even in stock AMG form. With 600hp? Ridiculous!

Been for a drive in a 2006 SLK350 and I thought that had pretty impressive power and acceleration. Cannot imagine that SLK55. It would be just insane! Beautiful car! Thanks for an awesome look at another car you don't see everyday!

I had a decatted & tuned slk 55 pushing 430 hp & man was it stupid fast & smoked some pretty fast cars miss it like crazy cant imagine 600hp in this

I own an immaculate '07 SLK55 AMG, and it's a damn MONSTER! Best car I have ever owned. The front brakes are 6 pot, not 4 as you say in the video. They are MASSIVE.

Another great review Jonathan. Love the variety on the channel. An SLK 200 can be referred to as a Hairdressers car. But not an SLK 55 These are a lot of fun in stock form, and very tuneable. With the Supercharger it certainly goes hard, has the whine, but, yes, traction off the line is an issue. Definitely looks like a mini SLR. Love it Fantastic Even the Kangaroos came for a look ! BTW In the R171 series, these came stock with the M113 motor. NA 5.4 litre V8. 5439 cc 265 kw stock is correct. At 1.35 you quote torque at 509 kw… Typo It had 510 nm stock. The latter R172 series of SLK 55 had the upgraded M152 motor. It was now 5461 cc ( 5.5 litre ) and a power boost to 310 kw / 540 nm stock. 🚗 💥 💨

I've had my 2006 SLK55 since 2008 and it is a long time love affair. The engine is just so strong in that body. So I can't image how it would drive with the super charger. I would love to drive one as I could be tempted to upgrade.

Epic video Ross! Have loved this car since first seeing it on KZfaq over 10 years ago

Awesome review once again buddy 👏....This car is a beast in stock mode let alone having that supercharger which puts it on another level....The slk350 is on my potential next car list.... Gotta love the Aussie bush with those Roos 🦘🦘

Got my 2005 Kleemann chip tuned, its a beast. But with the Supercharger, cant get better than that.

That sound😍😍😍 and how was the kangaroos on the road🤣🤣

I would estimate that I’ve watched this video 6 times or more. Can’t get enough of this superb supercharged SLK 55 AMG. This example checks all the dream car boxes.

Holy Cow! What a beast. Similar $$$ rare mods like my SC Rs4 B7 , very unique. This thing is savage. Traction a big issue😂

This is actually crazy! A huge V8 in an MX-5ish car and then add 600hp🥵 3:30 Straya! I also noticed an engine light, is that because of the modifications?

Even an e55 with 470 hp is crazy been in one and was my favourite feeling power from the factory tbh

You are a beast Ross and you are in the right place man - doing what you love. Don't ever give it away ! 💪

I have an 07 SLK55 and a 20 C63S. Wasn't aware of this package, might have to upgrade my SLK to the Kleeman S8. Love the additional power this video shows.

you have to hear these in person to appreciate the note.. incredible

At 600hp, that is an SLR forget "baby" lol!

The simple reason Mercedes did not offer a manual transmission is that they just dont have any manual that could handle the V8 torque.

I have a Kleemann S8 car also, you are right, it never gets old even after 4 years! I just got a new lower pulley to up the boost another 3 lbs. They are a ton of fun.

Yes mate she's a beauty alright,sounds amazing & goes like the wind,I could just see myself driving it with some hot bird next to me lol,nice one buddy cheers Johnny.

If there were ever a doubt this is an Aussie channel just watch the Roo's interrupting the shoot! Viva Aussie mate :)

now that is a AMG!!!! WHAT A BEAST!

I'm not a Euro man, but they are wicked and beautiful and sporty lol with all the bells and whistle

What suspension setup do you have?

Mate those Kangas crossing would be a good tik tok video.

Nice. Oh and by the way I think it has 6 pot brakes on the front, not 4...

Nice car! But actually I'd say go for oesterle Performance in germany they can build this car to 6spd manual or give the gearbox a special remap(the only tuner I know of for the r171). A better and more modern gearbox for the car would have been the zf8 Box.

Where can I get the front n side skirt?

Brake upgrade? 6 pots up front, 340mm rotors. What kind of upgrade do you need?

German pocket rocket.. these had the 5.4L SOHC (3V) V8

If there's a one second delay to shift with the paddles there's something wrong with that car. My slk 350 shifts much faster in manual mode (paddles about 200ms) than in automatic comfort mode. In comfort mode it could take a second but it's just a press of a button to have it in manual.

I just bought this car and it blows me away.. Great review and yeah.. so fun to drive

Nice!!! I own a SLK 55 from 2008. Do you or somebody knows which front bumber lip that is?

3:29 Folks from outside of Oz....yes, meet the scourge of proud car owners over here. Kangaroos....not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to road sense as you can see. I currently have 'roo damage that needs fixing and my last car was written off after hitting a 6 footer at about 110kmph on a freeway! They can just pop right out in front of you. They're unique and great.....but they're crazy!

Those damned roos getting in the way between your filming car and the SLK... Mate of mine hit one going up from Brisbane to Caloundra in a company car (crappy little Nissan I think) and it did all SORTS of damage, banged him up a fair bit too; about the size of the ones jumping into your shot here so they're no small deal at 100+km/h

Nobody expects this power from a slk simply because it's a slk

i just slapped a kompressor on c55 wagon, which has same engine as slk55, and it is ridiculous. wheelspin city

I remember years ago seeing a video of an SLR engine dropped into one of these SLK's, and it ended up racing an Enzo which it did pretty well against - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbx0n9tq1tnVYKs.html I can only imagine this would be a very similar feeling car. You can really tell in gear, it has some power from these fly-by shots.

Check Engine light has never been more clear

Wish supercharger conversions of the 350 and its M272 were easier/less pricey The V8 suoercharged is extremely impressive

Cool bro can u take on supercars with this slk55

it's not stock yeah it may hammer BLOODY HAMMER awesome BUT i am aussie sorry the TURBO BARRA still wins the day even $$$$$$$$ wise

How much is for the super charger

Rossco. This SLK has 6 piston brembo calipers up front with the performance package 2 piece rotors. It has the same 4 piston brembos on the rear that a Mitsubishi Evo 7/8 or 9 has on the front. What do you mean it’s not enough? NO WAY you felt brake fade ever on that review.

Got a lot of power

catbonfiber is real in mine

Check engine light shows this car is well tuned

Now get into a 240D and you'll feel like you're walking with a quad.

We r171 SLK owners love "Dated"

your facial expressions crack me up.

Woss never drove such a nice car

They are 6 pot upfront?I count 3 pistons on the side.Nice car but for $70k for upgrades i could think of better ways to spend my money and get a lot more.

the 350 has a seven speed transmission mate.

@3:50 cuz they couldnt handle the torque

It weird when you have a guy in the passenger seat not interacting with you? It must be his car and he doesn't want you to Thrash it!

@3.34 haha !

8 pot brakes up front. Not 4. There are 4 on either side.

They were brought out for wives of CEOs so they could drive around Mosman in style and attend an occasional high tea with the ladies

That interior looks 100x better than the plastic garbage that is a Tesla interior!

Wow, what I wouldn't give to own one of these!!!!!!! I have a stock 350 and i love it but to have the power of this car? Probably kill myself.

brother got one. can’t seem to find any supercharger kits for it that are still in production. is that true?

The mighty m113k its a monster engine

If it doesn’t have LSD its a waste of HP!

Wow. ❤

i have a 2006 slk55 amg and it is the best and worst car ive ever known!!!!! yes drives awesome, yes it looks amazing still. BUT!!! if you have to replace any engine part on it your in for a nightmare, all because the 2006 is a mix match set of parts from the clk and slk with no telling what you have . theres 2 types of radiator 2 types of condenser some are 5.4 liter and others 5.5 liter anything you order will be wrong guaranteed. also the 2011 is the same because they switched to the new model half way thru the year. so 2007-2010 are way easier to find the correct part the first time. JUST never wreck it also because fan assy $1k, radiator $700, condenser $600, front b.cover $1200, grille $500 so front hits can cost $6-8k easy. i get complements every time i drive even today when i went to the gas station by a lady . best car ever hands down!!!! im going to buy 2 more .

Pure drama 👍

The car is for sale if anyone interest.

Does this guy know anything about Mercedes? Asking why the AMG isn’t manual lol, and calling the front SIX piston brembos “4 pot”. Really like able guy just missed a lot of details imo.

Thats why you shouldnt supercharge it.

It's obscene

Awesome car, but what kinda grown man wears a facemask?! 🤣 that’s some p00fta stuff

First person to say the 7G Tronic is not good, but it shifts in miliseconds in your video…