hi, fairly new to the forum, and Im just about to get rid of my 997S (with some mods) to get a new project car.
I have searched a bit, and I think Im going to go with a Merc as my project car. However, being fairly new to benz(although i love them), I do not know much about it...
im building a car mainly for track purpose, so im guessing that takes away the SL, E, and S classes because they are too heavy, although they have great potential for highway power..

Im looking at a maximum power of approximlate 600whp or maybe slighty beyond that, which of the merc lineup today would give me the best platform?
i have pinned it down to CLK or SLK? suggestions and opinions?

 

Get the CLS! Build something that will beat the Brabus Rocket

 

Dont count out the SL600 with Renntech mods.....a four door isnt fun for the track to me. Maybe a used SL65

 

those cars are great! but in a tuner's point of view, i think they are a bit heavy, which will injury the time around a track. For instance, around the nurburgring, the SL55 actually LAPS a QUICKER lap around compared to the SL65! the huge engine in the front makes the car oversteer too much (commented by a previous SL65 owner)

 

did you consider the slk55black or clk 63.

I would also like to tell you that most of the AMG cars are fit for track use.
They are also used as pace cars in F1

 

Slr

 

yes i have considered the two, and actually im leaning towards the CLK63 more...more power to spare and possibly lower the budget of my project..

 

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