SL-Class (R230) 2003 -- 2012: Discussion on the SL500, SL550, SL600

SL/R230: Drove my first twin-turbo 600 today

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 04-02-2004, 11:30 PM
  #1  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
mbtech208's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Bloomington, IN
Posts: 2,332
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
1997 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
Drove my first twin-turbo 600 today

I drove an '04 SL600 for the first time today. Holy crap are those things fast. Hammer down at 50 and I was doing 105 in the blink of an eye, the engine never even sounds strained, just a deep growl. The engine bay is packed tight though, I'm not going to like them so much after they've been out for a while and start to wear out.
Old 04-02-2004, 11:38 PM
  #2  
Out Of Control!!
 
vraa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 28,933
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 9 Posts
Not R230 wise, but for the W220 isn't the hood around 8mm taller to fit the S600 comfortably?
Old 04-02-2004, 11:40 PM
  #3  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
mbtech208's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Bloomington, IN
Posts: 2,332
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
1997 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
Couldn't tell ya, never had enough free time to measure one.
Old 04-02-2004, 11:42 PM
  #4  
Out Of Control!!
 
vraa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 28,933
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 9 Posts
Heh, don't blame ya. I'm pretty sure it'd look kind of funny measuring it too

Did ESP intervene at anytime or did you not hit the bubble?
Old 04-02-2004, 11:44 PM
  #5  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
mbtech208's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Bloomington, IN
Posts: 2,332
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
1997 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
Nah, I didn't drive it that hard, just a couple full-throttle romps.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: SL/R230: Drove my first twin-turbo 600 today



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:56 AM.