puranm

I was about to book 2006 SL500 until I saw the article today on the 2006
S Class that a new eight-cylinder unit developing 285 kW/388 hp and a muscular 530 Newton metres of torque from a mere 2800 rpm upwards will already be available at the time of the market launch. It accelerates the S 500 from standstill to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds.


http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cf...ercedes/1.html

Will this new V8 be in 2006 or 2007 SL ?

lorinserbenz

2007 is when this motor will make it into the SL.

david_101

and MY2007 is also the SL facelift year?

Stricks

Don't expect the facelife as yet, but DO expect all the engine variants to be out by then.

RJC

The new 388 hp engine will be a 5.5 not a 5.0...

vantage78

With a 0-60 of probably 5.2 sec (based off of the S class times). Very nice...definitely a good compromise from a SL630 (or whatever they decide to call it).

lorinserbenz

The "facelift" is going to be revised bumpers.. nothing crazy.. typical MB updates.

david_101

i believe the current 5.5L pumps <350HP NA.

i'm no engineer, so be gentle...

will valve set-up changes predominantly be responsible for the added HP?

and do you think that will be the new base US SL powerplant?

david_101

if one purchases an MB with let's say brabus-modded engine and transmission, then what are the ramifications for the MB warranty? and who services the car?

RJC

The NA engine in the CLK55 and C55 produces 362 HP in US trim, currently there is no non amg 5.5 that I'm aware of.

I would imagine the 4 valve vs three will help as will the new intake system etc. MB is getting 388 hp from the new 5.5.

There is also a new 4.6 producing 333hp which may be a base engine to replace the S 430 etc

puranm

thanks everyone for the feedback.

06 should be at the dealerships in July with sirus as standard. maybe revised tail lights and front grill in 06 or 07.

I think a 06 car with 302 hp will take a huge depreciation hit against the 07 388 hp.

most dealerships in northern california have atleast 4-6 of the 2005 SL500.
I am still undecided about the 06.

puranm

on another note, the dealerships in bay area are not willing to talk much about the 06 SL, they seem unusually very quiet and unhelpful even talking about orders. Maybe due to large 05 inventory or engine changes in 06 itself.

vantage78

I agree...I think we might see some minor body changes, with the engine coming mid-year. Nonetheless, I agree that there should be some sweet deals to be found on the 05 models. The new engine and minor cosmetic changes should drop the values immensely.

RJC

I don't believe the new engines make it into the Sl's until 07, but they will be in the new S Sedan soon...

david_101

i agree. given the relative speed with which certain of the current cars have dropped values, one must believe that new engine ranges will accelerate the drops.

puranm

Can someone post official specs and pictures of the 06 SL500 after receiving delivery, thank you.

vantage78

Is this the 2006 SL500? Looks the same to me!

vraa

Depends how lax your dealer is and what not.

If I go to BMW North and I have Dinaned my car, they won't touch it, however BMW Momentum is a Dinan dealer, so they'd love to service my car.

But I wouldn't touch Dinan products with a ten foot pole