Apprentices have built in the Mercedes-Benz plant in Rastatt a B-class with 5.5-liter V8 engine. The B55-called unique 285 kW / 388 hp and has 530 Nm torque and a 7-speed automatic. Power is transmitted to the rear axle. The idea was plant manager Peter Wesp. He put the task of creating on the basis of a B-Class is a very special car.
The reaction was carried out after measurement of the engine compartment by Andreas Wurz, master of the technical-vocational education, and a team of twelve apprentices. The requirements were: The spatial concept of the B-class should remain unchanged. Even from the outside should only subtle references to the reconstruction be seen.
The interior should be enhanced according to the desired new vehicle class and the renovations should be almost everyday. The starting point was the B 200 CDI, which anyway was for training purposes for the training workshop available. The original engine mounts were retained, the rear axle is from an older E-Class W 210 and was placed in a sub-frame.
The propeller shaft of the E-class fit without modifications, in the sandwich floor of the B class. The braking system of the B 55 is usually used in the C 32 AMG. Driving is on 18-inch wheels. But the steering angle at the front was limited compared to the original. In addition, a coilover suspension K & W has been installed.
In the interior helped the training center in Sindelfingen. She contributed Alcantara trim of the A, B and C pillars and at a similarly related to the noble material headliner. The seats in leather / Alcantara combination are coming from on the factory premises located specialist Johnson Controls.
The Mercedes-Benz B 55 weighs only 180 kilograms more than the original vehicle. The sprint from zero to 100 km / h is expected to bring the car in under six seconds. Accurate data were measured as yet. (Ampnet / jri) 
The reaction was carried out after measurement of the engine compartment by Andreas Wurz, master of the technical-vocational education, and a team of twelve apprentices. The requirements were: The spatial concept of the B-class should remain unchanged. Even from the outside should only subtle references to the reconstruction be seen.
The interior should be enhanced according to the desired new vehicle class and the renovations should be almost everyday. The starting point was the B 200 CDI, which anyway was for training purposes for the training workshop available. The original engine mounts were retained, the rear axle is from an older E-Class W 210 and was placed in a sub-frame.
The propeller shaft of the E-class fit without modifications, in the sandwich floor of the B class. The braking system of the B 55 is usually used in the C 32 AMG. Driving is on 18-inch wheels. But the steering angle at the front was limited compared to the original. In addition, a coilover suspension K & W has been installed.
In the interior helped the training center in Sindelfingen. She contributed Alcantara trim of the A, B and C pillars and at a similarly related to the noble material headliner. The seats in leather / Alcantara combination are coming from on the factory premises located specialist Johnson Controls.
The Mercedes-Benz B 55 weighs only 180 kilograms more than the original vehicle. The sprint from zero to 100 km / h is expected to bring the car in under six seconds. Accurate data were measured as yet. (Ampnet / jri)
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