Mercedes-Benz B55: With 388 horses under the hood

Mercedes-Benz B55 there is only one copy and it is the result of the ingenuity of a dozen students in automotive mechanics.

They well up the challenge by Peter Wesp, director of the Rastatt plant, which had long wanted to integrate a big V8 engine under the hood of the small class B.

The dream became reality

For the occasion, was instead a blistering 5.5-liter V8 engine that develops an output of 383 horsepower with a torque of 391 lb-ft. All mates has a automatic transmission has seven gears.

In addition, do the little genies have to take this opportunity to convert B200 CDI became the B55 in a car that goes from the train traction propulsion.

The AMG sports division is charged, inter alia, alloy wheels 18 "can accommodate high-performance tires in size 235/40 ZR18 and 255/35 ZR18.

According to the data of the manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz B55 could cover the 100 km / h in under six seconds.