Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition is a fictional tuned version of the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG, with aftermarket customizations.

Overview
The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG that features an AMG-enhanced 5.5L V8 that produces a prodigious amount of power for such a little coupe: 400 hp and 384 ft-lbs. of torque. The SLK in this iteration is no longer a drop-top but a closed-roof coupe. The new ceiling is made out of carbon-reinforced plastic that lowers the vehicle's weight and center of gravity. The meaty powerplant is mated to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC transmission and propels this SLK to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. Other highlights include a restyled front fascia and other styling tweaks that are mostly functional and provide better air cooling. Larger brakes are located behind 19-inch AMG wheels and Merc has even included a height-adjustable torsion sports suspension.

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition features a new V8 engine enhanced with twin-turbochargers and also features more aggressive bodywork, including a wider body and a rear wing. The in-game stats state a top speed of only 155 mph (250 km/h), which is still equivalent to the SLK 350, as well as a 0-60 time of 3.9 seconds. The SLK 55 AMG Special Edition also sports a unique rooster-themed livery and Chinese 2017 text emblazoned over its rear license plate.

Asphalt 8: Airborne
The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition was added into the game during the Lunar New Year 2017 Update.

As a replacement for the pre-release Championship Update Chevrolet Impala, the SLK 55 AMG SE also features a huge rank difference, extreme top speed, and Elite Status.

With a starting rank of 885, a MAX rank of 1513, a MAX PRO rank of 1776, and a final Tuning Kit bonus for 1853, the SLK 55 AMG SE can be assumed to rival other overpowered Multiplayer tuned cars such as the Chevrolet 2016 Camaro SS, TVR Sagaris, Range Rover Evoque Coupe HSE Dynamic, and BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage. Elite Tuning can tune the car up to 1828.

In truth, however, the SLK 55 AMG SE is a poor choice for Multiplayer League races as it retains the Impala's abysmal acceleration (worse than even the Dodge Dart GT and Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse), sub-par nitro durations of 9/14/18 (which are actually worse than the regular SLK 55 AMG's 8/13/18), and awful handling. The SLK 55 AMG SE's handling has a similar trait to the Chevrolet 2016 Camaro SS' handling - its handling and drifting capabilities become worse as the car gets faster. While an Upgrade, Pro Upgrade, and Elite Tuning setup of [0500, 0030] (-,+,-,+) gives it a whopping top speed of 289 mph (465 km/h) with tuning kit at a low rank of 1254, the car is, in practice, completely impractical and its rivals are superior in usable performance except on very long and straight tracks and is one of the most overpowered cars and proves how pay2win asphalt 8 is.

Owing to its weak handling and very wide drifting radius, the only tracks that the SLK 55 AMG SE can excel on are Tokyo and sometimes Barcelona, as the hairpin curves of Azure Coast, Iceland, and Patagonia (Avalanche Alley, Crystal Lake and Ice Cave) are considered too tight and technical tracks such as Venice, Dubai, and Sector 8 are near impossible. Despite its low rank and extreme top speed, other faster accelerating/better handling, less overpowered cars are capable of beating the SLK 55 AMG SE, especially so on short tracks such as San Diego Harbor and Alps, even more so if a Knockdown is dealt. Because of its poor handling and acceleration, even the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe Touring Car 2014 can still beat the SLK 55 AMG SE on most tracks.

Using the SLK 55 AMG SE in high end Class A / S multiplayer rooms (e.g. rank 1600+) is extremely risky as the sloth-like acceleration of the car will make it easy prey for acceleration-based cars such as the TRION NEMESIS, Aston Martin Vulcan, McLaren Mercedes MP4-25, and even the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento.

Overall, the SLK 55 AMG SE is considered to be nothing more than a novelty collector's car. Despite its capability of an extreme top speed, the rest of its cripplingly low performance aspects limits its usability to just as a unique decoration piece in the player's garage. The only consolation to owning the SLK 55 AMG SE is winning and a Champion Kit Box from its 5th and 10th Mastery Challenge respectively.

Considering that the SLK 55 AMG SE has an extreme top speed which is hampered by its other crippling performance stats, bears elite status, and has restrictive usability, the SLK 55 AMG SE can be considered as a Class A version of the Devel Sixteen Prototype.

Tune-ups cost and take 2h 30min to finish.

The SLK 55 AMG SE costs to buy during its limited offer spanning 19 days.