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SLR/C199/R199/Z199: MORE Horsepower for the SLR???

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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 07:26 PM
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MORE Horsepower for the SLR???

Lately there's been word the Aston Martin Vanquish has to bump up it's HP output to keep it comparable to other supercar numbers. I mean it's little brother DB9 is only 10hp less. So the Vanquish is going from 450 to about 500hp.

W/the SL65 doing 600hp, and other Mercedes car within reach of the SLR..I'm thinking that McClaren/Mercedes may need to revisit their numbers as well.
645hp may not cut it in a year or so.

ALSO NOTE:
For all the people who are FAKING like they have delivery of an SLR..they need to give their res number and also they need to remember there's a 2 year wait list..so claiming to have it now..is a lie! =)
I'm thinking by 2006, McClaren/Mercedes will work in a 6 speed transmission and drop the 5 speed..and also couple it w/more output..possibly 700hp???

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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 04:46 AM
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I don't get your sig. You own two lexus and one benz and your dream car list has a toyota corolla on it???
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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You need one "beater" car that you can throw around town and go UNnoticed in
That would be the corolla. I think I might change that to a PRIUS soon because of the gas prices
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