SL/R232: New GT
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How do I post pics (10-12)? Wrote a comment and chose camera (iPhone 13) pics but then what to do?
Compared to SL, this is more luxe, more spacious, easier in/out, larger trunk. More studdly appearance. No contest, am definitely ordering one.
Compared to SL, this is more luxe, more spacious, easier in/out, larger trunk. More studdly appearance. No contest, am definitely ordering one.
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Congrats and as for how to post pictures you click the paper clip icon.
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I saw this one at Fletcher Jones in Newport Beach and thought it was quite stunning. Much better looking than the convertible, in my opinion.
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I saw this one at Fletcher Jones in Newport Beach and thought it was quite stunning. Much better looking than the convertible, in my opinion.
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The proportions are good, the lights are good.
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Tah dah! Pictures. This was driven by factory rep showing to dealers.
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The AMG GT looks nice but:
If you want a Coupe, the AMG GT it perfect. I'd take the AMG GT63 E Performance though. It weights 200 kg more but performance is amazing and you cannot feel the extra weight.
- it is no convertible (I got the SL63 because I wanted a convertible)
- it weights the same compared to the SL, believe it or not, weight is identical
- it accelerates faster from 0-100 kph due to an improved launch control/gearbox setup but 100 to 200 kph time is identical (I tried).
- it feels a bit more direct/planted due to changed chassis software setup but chassis is basically the same
- steering is a bit more direct/light in Race mode but difference is barely noticeable
If you want a Coupe, the AMG GT it perfect. I'd take the AMG GT63 E Performance though. It weights 200 kg more but performance is amazing and you cannot feel the extra weight.
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The AMG GT looks nice but:
If you want a Coupe, the AMG GT it perfect. I'd take the AMG GT63 E Performance though. It weights 200 kg more but performance is amazing and you cannot feel the extra weight.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...8d64919e2d.jpg
- it is no convertible (I got the SL63 because I wanted a convertible)
- it weights the same compared to the SL, believe it or not, weight is identical
- it accelerates faster from 0-100 kph due to an improved launch control/gearbox setup but 100 to 200 kph time is identical (I tried).
- it feels a bit more direct/planted due to changed chassis software setup but chassis is basically the same
- steering is a bit more direct/light in Race mode but difference is barely noticeable
If you want a Coupe, the AMG GT it perfect. I'd take the AMG GT63 E Performance though. It weights 200 kg more but performance is amazing and you cannot feel the extra weight.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...8d64919e2d.jpg
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I won't lie, I have considered swapping the SL for a GT, but it might not make much sense . . . Tax alone would be brutal
I do REALLY like the body shape of the GT, but having the flexibility of a convertible and the identical interior tells me that I should just be happy with what I have
Lots of hate for the SL63, but I have been loving it - I would take a bath on a trade-in, so I need to put these thoughts away, HaHa
I do REALLY like the body shape of the GT, but having the flexibility of a convertible and the identical interior tells me that I should just be happy with what I have
Lots of hate for the SL63, but I have been loving it - I would take a bath on a trade-in, so I need to put these thoughts away, HaHa
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I won't lie, I have considered swapping the SL for a GT, but it might not make much sense . . . Tax alone would be brutal
I do REALLY like the body shape of the GT, but having the flexibility of a convertible and the identical interior tells me that I should just be happy with what I have
Lots of hate for the SL63, but I have been loving it - I would take a bath on a trade-in, so I need to put these thoughts away, HaHa
I do REALLY like the body shape of the GT, but having the flexibility of a convertible and the identical interior tells me that I should just be happy with what I have
Lots of hate for the SL63, but I have been loving it - I would take a bath on a trade-in, so I need to put these thoughts away, HaHa
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I don’t know why for sure, but I recoil at the idea of a lift back being considered part of a performance package. I associate the lift back with convenience packages, for grocery getters, and baby haulers.
The first car I ever bought was a Toyota Corolla hatchback.It was sporty enough, but by no means high performance. Maybe that has a lotto do with why I don’t consider the hatchback relating to a performance car.
The first car I ever bought was a Toyota Corolla hatchback.It was sporty enough, but by no means high performance. Maybe that has a lotto do with why I don’t consider the hatchback relating to a performance car.
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Saw this comparison posted:
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The video is quite entertaining and they made a few good points but they only mentioned in a very subtle way how fast the AMG GT63 (and SL63 for that matter) can be on the track, on twisty country roads, etc. because make no mistake: 200-300 kg less weight for the old AMG GT or not...the new one wipes the floor with the old one (with the exception of the GT R of course or the Blackseries) when it comes to tracks or twisty roads. I also think that it is quite impressive that the new AMG GT (or SL63) sounds that good considering the GPF installed (not sure about the US but I think that even in the US, there is a GPF installed). One of the major selling points for this car (and the SL63) is the exhaust sound.
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The video is quite entertaining and they made a few good points but they only mentioned in a very subtle way how fast the AMG GT63 (and SL63 for that matter) can be on the track, on twisty country roads, etc. because make no mistake: 200-300 kg less weight for the old AMG GT or not...the new one wipes the floor with the old one (with the exception of the GT R of course or the Blackseries) when it comes to tracks or twisty roads. I also think that it is quite impressive that the new AMG GT (or SL63) sounds that good considering the GPF installed (not sure about the US but I think that even in the US, there is a GPF installed). One of the major selling points for this car (and the SL63) is the exhaust sound.
Yes GPF wasn't installed in US bound cars before, that might had changed like you said for new AMGs.
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Streamliner, that is one very nice car.
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I’m curious what you mean by a “REAL” SL. A boulevard cruiser with a powerful engine? There are those who claim the R232 is exactly that. I know you don’t like the reversion to a soft top, but SLs of the past certainly had them. As you, I’m old enough to remember when Porsche fanatics wailed that the 993 was the last of the “real” 911s as the 996s had water cooled engines. Dinos were thought of as not being REAL Ferraris, nor were the front engine V8s. Everything evolves. You may not like the evolution but that doesn’t mean it’s not “real.”
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If you haven’t driven a 232 you really should, as dynamically it is far more interesting than the previous generations. Styling is of course a personal decision and I VASTLY prefer the 232.
I’m curious what you mean by a “REAL” SL. A boulevard cruiser with a powerful engine? There are those who claim the R232 is exactly that. I know you don’t like the reversion to a soft top, but SLs of the past certainly had them. As you, I’m old enough to remember when Porsche fanatics wailed that the 993 was the last of the “real” 911s as the 996s had water cooled engines. Dinos were thought of as not being REAL Ferraris, nor were the front engine V8s. Everything evolves. You may not like the evolution but that doesn’t mean it’s not “real.”
I’m curious what you mean by a “REAL” SL. A boulevard cruiser with a powerful engine? There are those who claim the R232 is exactly that. I know you don’t like the reversion to a soft top, but SLs of the past certainly had them. As you, I’m old enough to remember when Porsche fanatics wailed that the 993 was the last of the “real” 911s as the 996s had water cooled engines. Dinos were thought of as not being REAL Ferraris, nor were the front engine V8s. Everything evolves. You may not like the evolution but that doesn’t mean it’s not “real.”
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If you haven’t driven a 232 you really should, as dynamically it is far more interesting than the previous generations. Styling is of course a personal decision and I VASTLY prefer the 232.
I’m curious what you mean by a “REAL” SL. A boulevard cruiser with a powerful engine? There are those who claim the R232 is exactly that. I know you don’t like the reversion to a soft top, but SLs of the past certainly had them. As you, I’m old enough to remember when Porsche fanatics wailed that the 993 was the last of the “real” 911s as the 996s had water cooled engines. Dinos were thought of as not being REAL Ferraris, nor were the front engine V8s. Everything evolves. You may not like the evolution but that doesn’t mean it’s not “real.”
I’m curious what you mean by a “REAL” SL. A boulevard cruiser with a powerful engine? There are those who claim the R232 is exactly that. I know you don’t like the reversion to a soft top, but SLs of the past certainly had them. As you, I’m old enough to remember when Porsche fanatics wailed that the 993 was the last of the “real” 911s as the 996s had water cooled engines. Dinos were thought of as not being REAL Ferraris, nor were the front engine V8s. Everything evolves. You may not like the evolution but that doesn’t mean it’s not “real.”
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The shocker however is the absolute weight gain of these cars (the SL or GT) without anything really to account for. 800 lbs.
I agree with the Throttle House GT Video.
AWD is the only relevant feature set and that should add less than 200 lbs. The weight of rear seats should be made up by the using the soft top vs the hardtop.
But unfortunately these cars are build with the standard AMG parts bin instead of the model specific ones in the prior models (such as transaxle, DCT) that actually dropped the prior AMG’s into 911 turbo weight territory.
I love the look of the new GT but there is no reason why they made it a porker like the M8.
Insert rant about BMW here How can they produce a new M5 that not only weights a 1000lbs more than the predecessor but is slower. 5400 lbs! for a performance sedan.
A 1200hp EV’s weighs less than that…
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