Re: Electric clutch on blower?
This engine, for the most part, went into sedans. $60,000+ AMG Sedans are for older customers or UMC customers who wanted MB quality, reliability and logo, but with a little more get-up-and-go.
So when Fred and Wilma are merging onto the freeway with Barney and Betty in the back seat on the way to dinner (Brontasorus ribs anyone?) they need not be embarrassed.
By clutching the SC, the engineers squeezed better gas mileage, longer engine life (less warranty costs) – no need for bypass valves, etc…
This engine, the C32 Sedan, SLK32 or the SRT6 was never marketed for likes of you and me or performance/racing enthusiasts.
(well actually the Crossfire was never marketed period)
I doubt most SRT6 owners (even Limited owners) would have purchased one if they had to pay sticker.
I’m sure that most drivers who modify/race the AMG C32 purchased theirs used.