SLR/C199/R199/Z199: MORE Horsepower for the SLR???
08-25-2004, 07:26 PM
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1999 Mercedes S430, 1993 Lexus SC400, 2003 Lexus ES300
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???
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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08-26-2004, 12:04 PM
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Absolutely
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
That would be the corolla. I think I might change that to a PRIUS soon because of the gas prices
