SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Real pics of the new SL63 AMG
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Probably could arrange a parts swap with one of these guys who actually likes the new look and wants to contemporize a pre-'09. Interesting project. Should be a win-win.
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I agree. Can't understand the negative comments. In the flesh I bet it looks great. As I've said, the current one looks outdated 'head on', this won't.
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It makes all previous R230's look dated. Negative comments probably from people that wouldn't be buying one regardless of how it looks. If I have the coing I'd own.
the grill reminds me of the old 300SL Gullwing's grille:
the grill reminds me of the old 300SL Gullwing's grille:
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Info up now along with a video about "Race Start" mode on web intro:
New AMG DRIVE UNIT with innovative Race Start function
The Race Start function takes driving dynamics to an entirely new level: it enables the SL 63 AMG driver to call on maximum acceleration, while ensuring optimum traction of the driven wheels. While the vehicle is at a standstill, the driver needs to activate the ESP sports function and press the brake pedal with their left foot. Having preselected the Race Start program using the rotary switch, a confirmation message comes up on the AMG central display. The driver then simply needs to confirm the Race Start function by pulling the “Up” shift paddle once, fully depressing the accelerator and taking their foot off the brakes. The optimum start-up engine speed is set fully automatically and the SL 63 AMG accelerates away in an instant – as an option even up to the top speed. The driver does not need to shift gear manually; the AMG transmission changes gear with lightning-fast shift times.
New AMG DRIVE UNIT with innovative Race Start function
The Race Start function takes driving dynamics to an entirely new level: it enables the SL 63 AMG driver to call on maximum acceleration, while ensuring optimum traction of the driven wheels. While the vehicle is at a standstill, the driver needs to activate the ESP sports function and press the brake pedal with their left foot. Having preselected the Race Start program using the rotary switch, a confirmation message comes up on the AMG central display. The driver then simply needs to confirm the Race Start function by pulling the “Up” shift paddle once, fully depressing the accelerator and taking their foot off the brakes. The optimum start-up engine speed is set fully automatically and the SL 63 AMG accelerates away in an instant – as an option even up to the top speed. The driver does not need to shift gear manually; the AMG transmission changes gear with lightning-fast shift times.
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I've seen tons of pics of this new SL, tons of videos and still, the front is UGLY.
REALLY ugly!
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I have to admit, this black looks decent.
Maybe because a lot of the lines are hidden.
What's w/ the grill on the front fender? Silver? Why not black?
And those new AMG wheels....VERY original
They look NOTHING like Porsche Turbo wheels.
Last edited by WoodHill Motors; Mar 3, 2008 at 10:53 PM.
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Yo Newbie! Your last comment about the wheels makes all your previous points moot. Those wheels look 'similar', not exact but similar and to say they "look NOTHING like Porsche Turbo wheels" with emphasis on the word NOTHING is ridiculous and means you don't know what you are talking about!
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Yo Newbie! Your last comment about the wheels makes all your previous points moot. Those wheels look 'similar', not exact but similar and to say they "look NOTHING like Porsche Turbo wheels" with emphasis on the word NOTHING is ridiculous and means you don't know what you are talking about!
I was kidding. Seriously, chill out.
You're getting really uptight for a simple post.
No sense of humor, eh?
Now, take a deep breath and relaaax.
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Yo Newbie! Your last comment about the wheels makes all your previous points moot. Those wheels look 'similar', not exact but similar and to say they "look NOTHING like Porsche Turbo wheels" with emphasis on the word NOTHING is ridiculous and means you don't know what you are talking about!
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If you think they look identical you are more on my side. He said they look NOTHING like them and I said similar. Again they are similar. Please look up the word identical before using it again.
Yo , you E350 guys ganging up on me. I better back down.
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Doesn't change the fact that they are good looking wheels.
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It is just a front end facelift to meet European pedestrian safety standards. Here's an excerpt from one of many articles on the subject:
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http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/saf...1/article.html
Changes to Vehicle Design
To respond to this wide range of scenarios, automakers began addressing pedestrian accidents decades ago by focusing on the obvious vehicle features that could cause harm. Protruding hood ornaments, for example, were embedded in the grille or designed to collapse on impact, while exterior mirrors are now mounted on springs. Even a styling feature such as recessed door handles has helped reduce pedestrian injury.
In recent years, vehicle design has focused on making subtle changes to the front end of the vehicle that aren't obvious to consumers. One example is changing the way that the fenders, hood and windshield wipers are attached, so their performance strength is maintained but they can easily collapse when impacted by a pedestrian. Vehicles from Acura, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo among others have these types of features.
Hood design and engine compartments have also received many subtle design changes. Today the vast majority of vehicles sold in the U.S. have braces supporting the hood that crush when they are impacted from above, such as by a person's head. In addition, a plastic engine cover serves to soften the impact, as does increased space between the hood and the cover. Beginning in 2001, Volvo, for example, decided it needed 3 inches of deformable space between the hood and engine in its new vehicles for pedestrian safety. As a result, when it came time to decide between two V8 engines for its XC90, one engine was ultimately rejected for the sole reason that it protruded into the company's 3 inches of required space.
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MB incorporated the deformable space between the hood and engine in the '09 SL63. I think the pop-up hood system would have been a better design, but this was probably cheaper and a quicker fix. Maybe they'll use the pop-up design in the complete body makeover due for the SL around 2011.
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http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/saf...1/article.html
Changes to Vehicle Design
To respond to this wide range of scenarios, automakers began addressing pedestrian accidents decades ago by focusing on the obvious vehicle features that could cause harm. Protruding hood ornaments, for example, were embedded in the grille or designed to collapse on impact, while exterior mirrors are now mounted on springs. Even a styling feature such as recessed door handles has helped reduce pedestrian injury.
In recent years, vehicle design has focused on making subtle changes to the front end of the vehicle that aren't obvious to consumers. One example is changing the way that the fenders, hood and windshield wipers are attached, so their performance strength is maintained but they can easily collapse when impacted by a pedestrian. Vehicles from Acura, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo among others have these types of features.
Hood design and engine compartments have also received many subtle design changes. Today the vast majority of vehicles sold in the U.S. have braces supporting the hood that crush when they are impacted from above, such as by a person's head. In addition, a plastic engine cover serves to soften the impact, as does increased space between the hood and the cover. Beginning in 2001, Volvo, for example, decided it needed 3 inches of deformable space between the hood and engine in its new vehicles for pedestrian safety. As a result, when it came time to decide between two V8 engines for its XC90, one engine was ultimately rejected for the sole reason that it protruded into the company's 3 inches of required space.
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MB incorporated the deformable space between the hood and engine in the '09 SL63. I think the pop-up hood system would have been a better design, but this was probably cheaper and a quicker fix. Maybe they'll use the pop-up design in the complete body makeover due for the SL around 2011.
. I know this law is for new production models but new models are coming out and do not show signs of this and cars are getting bigger and bigger i.e little kids/old people/ short = squished.Are they any figures to how many pedestrians get hit by cars in comparison to car to car/wall impacts?
Cause i feel the second is going to be way higher, might be wrong though
