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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL55 at the strip

Old Jan 21, 2014 | 05:10 PM
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SL55 at the strip

We had a rental at the local track this weekend. (Ponce, Puerto Rico) I couldn't make it, sigh, but I love this video and hope you do too.


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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 07:50 PM
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You guys are a tough crowd. I see 10's as soon as grip is acquired. I don't know what mods the car has …. if any … ha! How many videos do you see from so close? See the nose lift until traction was lost? Great stuff if you ask me. Love it!

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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 03:30 AM
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Damn that is awesome. You don't know anything about the car?
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 05:38 PM
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Great numbers. Stock supercharger?
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 05:49 PM
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60' was 1.79 so traction was pretty solid (Vid showed minimal whl spin)

Originally Posted by Velociabstract
You guys are a tough crowd. I see 10's as soon as grip is acquired. I don't know what mods the car has …. if any … ha! How many videos do you see from so close? See the nose lift until traction was lost? Great stuff if you ask me. Love it!

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11.12 @ 130+ mph is HUGE for highest moded sl55 etc that blowers NOT stock sounds EXCELLENT I bet Weistec 3.0 or larger blower w/all suporting mods are on this beast.. Very kool thnx for sharing!
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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I "believe" it has stock manifolds and exhaust. I know a few Weistec cars here in P.R. but I don't think this is one of them. (sounds like it though) The next rental I attend I'll corner the guy and find out what I can. 1.79 isn't a bad 60'. I've managed a 1.7 with my 3.2 so I expect better from this SL with better grip. I just love the video. The dark, the smoke, the sounds, the angle. It just makes me tingle.

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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 09:58 PM
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That car already ran 10.70s on spray.
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