A few days ago, I read that the SRT-6 has the same exact horsepower as the SLK32 on the dyno. This means that Chrysler is just saying that their engine is detuned, but the car is really just the same (horsepowerwise) as the SLK32. Any thoughts?

 

It's just another Mercedes in sheeps clothing. In other words, it's just a SLK32 with the crossfire outer shell and that ugly fixed wing they added to it.

Did you really expect anymore considering the regualr crossfire is a SLK320 in sheeps clothing?

I bet the only difference between the slk32 and the SRT-6 is that AMG will not hand build the engines and they will just be assembled by an outsourcer like the current crossfire is.

-marc

 

I think they have extra AMG engines and it more practical for to keep using AMG less problems !!Less retooling .

 

By somewhere around 1,000 pounds, the Crossfire is heavier and detuned according to my friendly technician. I will talk to him more, but he said that for eco-friendly emissions, the car is detuned to have less horsepower on all models.

 

detuned huh - the numer are close - he is probably correct - likely it is the tuned exhaust and bigger wheels we use, either way you are going to get it back after chipping... oh yeah and we are only 20lbs more than the SLK32. It is so obvious that they only did body kits on our cars...

It should not bug the AMG guys becuase next year they move to new platforms - the SLK and the AMG version look cool and have more power....

in the mean time this is how the 2004 AMG SLK compares to the SRT6:

Specifications

Type: 2004 AMG SLK32

Dimensions

Exterior
Length: 157.9 in. Width: 67.5 in.
Height: 50.4 in. Wheel Base: 94.5 in.
Curb Weight: 3220 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 37.4 in. Front Shoulder Room: 51.7 in.
Front Leg Room: 42.7 in. Luggage Capacity: 9.5 cu. ft.
Maximum Cargo Capacity: 10 cu. ft. Maximum Seating: 2

Performance Data

Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 6 Base Engine Size: 3.2 liters
Base Engine Type: V6 Horsepower: 349 hp
Max Horsepower: 6100 rpm Torque: 332 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4400 rpm Drive Type: RWD
Turning Circle: 32.9 ft.


Type: 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 Coupe

Dimensions

Exterior
Length: 159.8 in. Width: 69.5 in.
Height: 51.5 in. Wheel Base: 94.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in. Curb Weight: 3240 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 36.9 in. Front Hip Room: 53.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 52.7 in. Front Leg Room: 42.7 in.
Luggage Capacity: 7.6 cu. ft. Maximum Cargo Capacity: 8 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating: 2

Performance Data

Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 6 Base Engine Size: 3.2 liters
Base Engine Type: V6 Horsepower: 330 hp
Max Horsepower: 6100 rpm Torque: 310 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 3500 rpm Drive Type: RWD
Turning Circle: 32.2 ft.