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Two Badass Sleeper Cars

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The Autoblog is a regular contributor to the C/D forums, and I found this little thread: http://forums.caranddriver.com /auto/board/message?board.id=8&message.id=11742#M11742 German Luxury Sedans are normally not known for their subtle hints at granduer. However, with their larger size, these rides are often soft and cushy. These cars however are not soft and cushy. These cars will tear you a new one before you even realize that a car can, in fact, tear you a new one. The E55 AMG Stealth Level: Four Ninjas out of Five. This car is friggin' sweet. Recently covered in this months Car and Driver, the 1997-2002 E55 AMG is subtle power. It is the automotive equivalent of a UFC fighter whose day job happens to be a middle management boss. At the Gap. It has the 5.5L V8 that produces 347hp, and 355 lb/ft torque, with 0-60 in the sub 6 second range. Impressive indeed for a car that is older. And oh so sneaky. Compare it to this: This car is as subtle as an RPG up your ass. Which isn...