2006 NY Auto Show
While the 5.0-liter V8 in the G500 produces 292 hp and 336 lb-ft. of torque, the G55 AMG is powered by a supercharged V8 that increases horsepower and torque by more than 50 percent. With the addition of a belt-driven Lysholm or screw-type supercharger, plus a water-cooled intercooler for intake air, the G55 AMG engine produces 469 horsepower and 516 lb-ft. of peak torque for 0-60 mph acceleration in just 5.5 seconds.
To balance the increased performance, larger, vented and perforated 13-inch front brakes provide increased stopping power for the G55 AMG. Externally the G55 AMG is set apart from the G500 by exclusive chrome trim, “V8 Kompressor” badging and 9.5 x 18-inch AMG slotted monoblock wheels with 285/55 performance tires. The G500 rolls on 7.5 x 18 alloy wheels with 265/60 tires.
