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Why is it that people think that MB just "slapped" the supercharger on the engine? Anyone can just slap a supercharger on the engine, but for it to be reliable for the life of the car, that is an engineering feat! AMG did many many things to make sure the engine will survive. Its hand built for crying out loud.



Probably because most people don't know Mercedes history. They built a supercharged Mercedes BEFORE World War 2. I also remember that I let a friend from the UK drive my car on a visit and he thought this is a normally aspirated V8 because of the missing "turbo lag" and the spontaneous power outbreak. I love the E55 engine, this is actually the best part on the car...and maybe the Speedshift auto tranny. If AMG would only learn how to adapt the suspension right, this would be a perfect sports limousine.