sold '06 S65 purchased '12 ZL1
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'09 CLK550, '18 AMG GTR, '06 C55 AMG, '25 GLS450, 09 E63
sold '06 S65 purchased '12 ZL1
Just recently sold the S65 I loved for a 2012 ZL1 which is a great car. The Merc was faster in a straight line for sure. I will confirm this at the track on Friday which I estimate in the 12.0-12.2@117mph range. My car is an automatic and have no idea how it will launch.
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Congrats show some pics when you have a chance. I see you didn't waste anytime tracking one down. As always its easier to buy something than sell. Good luck with it, but you should've got a 6 speed. hahah I'm sure you've heard and will continue to hear that forever.
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'09 CLK550, '18 AMG GTR, '06 C55 AMG, '25 GLS450, 09 E63
Hot night with temps near 90 and muggy. 12.54@111 with a 1.92 60'. Felt like the S65 dragging an anchor. Lots of room for improvement. No desire to row gears as I have done that a few times.
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interesting that a 580hp camaro would only do 12.5 I would have expected at least 12 flat or high 11s
Granted i did see your day temps and 90 is hot as hell. According to a test the auto does 11.93 with the stock tires as a overall best
Granted i did see your day temps and 90 is hot as hell. According to a test the auto does 11.93 with the stock tires as a overall best
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'09 CLK550, '18 AMG GTR, '06 C55 AMG, '25 GLS450, 09 E63
I was underwhelmed but granted it only has 600ish miles too. The 11.93 was a track "perfect conditions" (supposedly -97ft DA) day with a broken in vehicle.
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'09 CLK550, '18 AMG GTR, '06 C55 AMG, '25 GLS450, 09 E63
I am not sure it is an upgrade. I just wanted something different and more of a track car for running at VIR. I loved the S65 for sheer straightaway power/torque...nothing beats that. The guy I sold it to is in love with the torque...who can blame him?
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12 ZL1
580hp
556tq
4120lbs (verrrry heavy for a sports car)
for comparison sake
06 S65
604hp
738tq
~5000lbs
although the S65 weights 25% more, it also has significantly more torque.... so its not surprising if they run similar times at the track.
