SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: sl 55 vs 997S
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sl 55 vs 997S
Hey everyone, just wondering what the outcome if this run would be. I messed around with a sl55 up to like 140 in my 997S and it seemed like a pretty good run.
What do you guys think would happen in a 1/4 mile race, a 1st gear roll, and a 3rd gear roll.
What do you guys think would happen in a 1/4 mile race, a 1st gear roll, and a 3rd gear roll.
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From a standing start, it will be cose. SL55 will probably win, but not by much. A well driven 997S is capable of mid 12's in the 1/4 with very low 4's to 60. However SL55 will destroy it from a 50mph+ roll, I'm thinking at least 2-3 cars or possibly more.
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From an owner of a 911 S, it will smoke a SL55 to 60mph easily. 0-60mph tested as low as 3.9secs. I don't think a SL55 can touch that. On the freeway roll thats a different story I think the SL55 will win that type of race.
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I honestly think it would be a good race. I went to the 1/4 track my 997S for the first time and with 6-7k miles on it and managed to pull off a 12.7 @111 mph with a ****ty 2.1 60 and granny shifting.
Im willing to bet that it will be a good run, even on the highway. I am lightly modded. I am willing to run anyone who is down that is from the so cal area.
Look at it this way. 997S around 800-1000 pounds lighter, manual, and has more aggresive gearing. So I think it wouldnt be even close to a smoke.
how much hp is a sl55 putting down to the wheels?
Im willing to bet that it will be a good run, even on the highway. I am lightly modded. I am willing to run anyone who is down that is from the so cal area.
Look at it this way. 997S around 800-1000 pounds lighter, manual, and has more aggresive gearing. So I think it wouldnt be even close to a smoke.
how much hp is a sl55 putting down to the wheels?
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Ive actually ran my freinds e55 many times. He is not that skilled of a driver (dont know how much skills you need for an auto). From a launch I took him and had the lead untill we shut off (around 4th). 1st gear roll i had the lead and he started to pass me at the end of 3rd beg of 4th. We did 2 2nd gear rolls and he jsut plays catch up each time ( I think he doesnt put it in tip or something becuase i just rocket away at the 3rd honk. With all this said, I know the 55's are more powerfull car but it def wont smoke a 997S, its to the point where driver would make a diff and things like "not putting it in tip" will be the deciding factor if they will win or not.
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I love the 997S I almost got one ... but I don't see how an SL55 is even close to a 997S. Maybe all that extra weight does make that BIG of a difference.
At least I know not to even bother racing a SL55 ...
At least I know not to even bother racing a SL55 ...
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Yes I'm talking about a 997 S, I have had two of them and love them to death. I just got my SL55 so I know what I'm talking about. The 911 S has excellent traction, gearing and low weight to give it excellent out the hole acceleration and the magazines have proven this. I'm not saying the 911 S is faster at the top end, because I don't think so. But from 0-60 or maybe even the 1/4 mile it maybe quicker. Catch a 911 S on the freeway and you probably have a good chance at beating one on the roll.
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Yes I'm talking about a 997 S, I have had two of them and love them to death. I just got my SL55 so I know what I'm talking about. The 911 S has excellent traction, gearing and low weight to give it excellent out the hole acceleration and the magazines have proven this. I'm not saying the 911 S is faster at the top end, because I don't think so. But from 0-60 or maybe even the 1/4 mile it maybe quicker. Catch a 911 S on the freeway and you probably have a good chance at beating one on the roll.
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Don't get me wrong, I respect the 997S, on a track it would be a different story, but on the freeway? Not a chance.
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E55k walk me at freeway speeds, I recently walked a heavier CL55k 03-up on the frwy, I've also easily beaten (3) 997 4 S models on the freeway, they don't have the torque at freeway speeds to touch a SL55, E55, etc...0-60 yes 997 very competitive.
This was in my C6 Vette, I know it's not an SL55k but considering comparo's being tossed around in here w/E55k's etc, my input is viable.
This was in my C6 Vette, I know it's not an SL55k but considering comparo's being tossed around in here w/E55k's etc, my input is viable.
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E55k walk me at freeway speeds, I recently walked a heavier CL55k 03-up on the frwy, I've also easily beaten (3) 997 4 S models on the freeway, they don't have the torque at freeway speeds to touch a SL55, E55, etc...0-60 yes 997 very competitive.
This was in my C6 Vette, I know it's not an SL55k but considering comparo's being tossed around in here w/E55k's etc, my input is viable.
This was in my C6 Vette, I know it's not an SL55k but considering comparo's being tossed around in here w/E55k's etc, my input is viable.
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strtswpr996?
when we meetin up?
amg_55 aka 911_997S
im down to run anyone also, tried to run 3 sl55 but sl owners seem to be weenies in their midlife crisis and need a nice car to make them feel better
e55 owners are way more likely to run
when we meetin up?
amg_55 aka 911_997S
im down to run anyone also, tried to run 3 sl55 but sl owners seem to be weenies in their midlife crisis and need a nice car to make them feel better
e55 owners are way more likely to run
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It is I, the one and only swpr of the strt's.lol.. Dude we got to get it going already, im down.. I think I have a better chance with a sl 55 though, but im still more then down to run,
Btw I ran a c6 vette, He did not take me.
Btw I ran a c6 vette, He did not take me.
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why dont you roll to the rosebowl meet on sat., ill be there w/ my p. we can pick on a few amgs
, maybe they'll bite dont register (mb only
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i would love to check out your whip
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From a roll 60ish guy didn't have a chance I had to repeatedly lift the throttle for fear of hitting his rear bumper (we had only one lane open, I
forced him to run) the other two got walked badly same frwy racing/rolls but multi-open lanes 60-75 punch it instantly pulled 2- cars then very fast walk to 100+ ending 6-7 lengths before lifting, there deadly twisty and 0-60 but torque is severly lacking for freeway damage.I'll gladly meet and race you, I love this ****e!
Yo Vadim! I'll be trying to make it to the Rosebowl meet hopefully see ya there
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Hey I'm not trying to start a flame/war here I've raced (3) total now (not sure if they were the race lighter version AMG55 has?) read C4S Carrera on the back lid looked like this w/dealer plates the other (2) had reg Cali plates..
NON TURBO version.
From a roll 60ish guy didn't have a chance I had to repeatedly lift the throttle for fear of hitting his rear bumper (we had only one lane open, I forced him to run) the other two got walked badly same frwy racing/rolls but multi-open lanes 60-75 punch it instantly pulled 2- cars then very fast walk to 100+ ending 6-7 lengths before lifting, there deadly twisty and 0-60 but torque is severly lacking for freeway damage.
I'll gladly meet and race you, I love this ****e!
Yo Vadim! I'll be trying to make it to the Rosebowl meet hopefully see ya there
NON TURBO version.
From a roll 60ish guy didn't have a chance I had to repeatedly lift the throttle for fear of hitting his rear bumper (we had only one lane open, I
forced him to run) the other two got walked badly same frwy racing/rolls but multi-open lanes 60-75 punch it instantly pulled 2- cars then very fast walk to 100+ ending 6-7 lengths before lifting, there deadly twisty and 0-60 but torque is severly lacking for freeway damage.I'll gladly meet and race you, I love this ****e!
Yo Vadim! I'll be trying to make it to the Rosebowl meet hopefully see ya there
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nice, i ran one too and it seemed dead even
why dont you roll to the rosebowl meet on sat., ill be there w/ my p. we can pick on a few amgs , maybe they'll bite
dont register (mb only ), just show up
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=189522
i would love to check out your whip
why dont you roll to the rosebowl meet on sat., ill be there w/ my p. we can pick on a few amgs
, maybe they'll bite dont register (mb only
), just show uphttps://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=189522
i would love to check out your whip
