SLS/R197/C197 AMG: SLS AMG L.A. Auto Show Preview!
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SLS AMG L.A. Auto Show Preview!
Hi all,
Here are some pictures of the SLS as it was revealed tonight at the Preview of the 2009 L.A. Auto Show. Thanks to the good folks at AMG for the invite and hosting the event.
I saw some Mbworld members there as well
ENJOY!
Thanks & apologies for the iPhone quality pics but I'll post some Hi-Res shots soon!
Here are some pictures of the SLS as it was revealed tonight at the Preview of the 2009 L.A. Auto Show. Thanks to the good folks at AMG for the invite and hosting the event.
I saw some Mbworld members there as well
ENJOY!
Thanks & apologies for the iPhone quality pics but I'll post some Hi-Res shots soon!
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The factory rolled out their big guns Tommy Kendall and Mario Spitzner (head of AMG Marketing Worldwide) who were both very accessible. Nice touch AMG.
Mario mentioned that AMG bought 10 Vipers to disguise the SLS drive train in testing and that Bernd Schneider lived at the Ring for testing.
Oh, the SLS looks even better in person.
Mario mentioned that AMG bought 10 Vipers to disguise the SLS drive train in testing and that Bernd Schneider lived at the Ring for testing.
Oh, the SLS looks even better in person.
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Hey I'm in a couple of those pics !! It was a nice event and was pretty cool they did a little Q and A with the crowd. Great lookin car but that candy apple red color is NASTY. Can't wait to drive one this weekend...
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I was there too [wow, lost all my edits & pics there - thanks, MBWorld Web server!]. Beautiful car, although I can't say I'm feeling the Japanese rear-end too much.
Got to sit in it as well, but when I got out, banged the top of my head on the bottom of the gull-wing door. D'oh
(Prospective buyers, heads up! Literally.)
Some pics:
Mario Spitzner:
MINE MINE MINE:
Great seats. Fit me (6'0", 205 lb.) like a glove:
AMG? Or Acura?
Got to sit in it as well, but when I got out, banged the top of my head on the bottom of the gull-wing door. D'oh
(Prospective buyers, heads up! Literally.)Some pics:
Mario Spitzner:
MINE MINE MINE:
Great seats. Fit me (6'0", 205 lb.) like a glove:
AMG? Or Acura?
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Luke, I was up front and didn't see you. Need a full report on driving especially the gear box.
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Was There as well....The SLS should have been on the floor for the Intro
The SLS Black will be a Sweet Ride!
We Will Have a SLS AMG at This Sundays Toys for Tots Event in Huntington Beach this Sunday...Thanks to Friends at MBUSA See Events section for more info
The SLS Black will be a Sweet Ride!
We Will Have a SLS AMG at This Sundays Toys for Tots Event in Huntington Beach this Sunday...Thanks to Friends at MBUSA See Events section for more info
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I've grown to like the front and side profile but not feeling the rear of the car yet...reminds me of a Toyota Solara...maybe a different color will help.
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I got sent pics by a member who sat in it Wednesday so calm down guys with the "I was there" bragging...
The car looks pretty good and is priced to sell...however it's lumbered with the 6.2 which is in so many applications the "specialness" is gone...
-Rob
The car looks pretty good and is priced to sell...however it's lumbered with the 6.2 which is in so many applications the "specialness" is gone...
-Rob
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For the record, I wasn't "bragging"
There were a couple of hundred people that got to sit in the car last night.
I really wish they had taken more styling cues from the original with the rear end, however. I mean, how beautiful was this???
There were a couple of hundred people that got to sit in the car last night.
I really wish they had taken more styling cues from the original with the rear end, however. I mean, how beautiful was this???
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@LZH: Yes, it was a great event and the guys were pretty funny too. If you don't mind me asking, how are you driving one this weekend?
@Riot Nrrrd: You were not the only one who bumped their head on the way out. A gentleman who sat in the SLS before me hit his head pretty hard while exiting lol.
@Riot Nrrrd: You were not the only one who bumped their head on the way out. A gentleman who sat in the SLS before me hit his head pretty hard while exiting lol.
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Knocked some sense into me! I still don't know how I did that. The baseball cap blocked my view. That's my story, anyway!
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And likening the SLS 63 motor to 63 motors used in other platforms is simply ignorant. There are over 120 new parts, including internals....not to mention a true dry sump lubrication system. I'd say that makes it pretty special.
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The rear end looks better in person that it looks in pictures and it's good to see the output of the 6.2 is finally more in keeping with the engine capacity. Not sure about the choice of red myself, but it does show off the lines better than black.
Reports say it's the best drivers car MB have ever made and the list price is much more sensible than the 65-series cars. Gullwing doors mean it's not for those who wish to fly under the radar, in fact styling as whole will ensure a lot of initial attention which will be a good thing for some and a bad thing for others.
Reports say it's the best drivers car MB have ever made and the list price is much more sensible than the 65-series cars. Gullwing doors mean it's not for those who wish to fly under the radar, in fact styling as whole will ensure a lot of initial attention which will be a good thing for some and a bad thing for others.
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To everyone who had a good time, I totally agree. It was a great little reception. Lucky timing on my LA vacation to be here on that day..!! Everyone who bumped their heads, I think I counted about 75% doing the same thing 
I guess you would get used to it if you owned it...
That or wear a helmet all the time Wish I'd met some of you, I was there with some Private Loungers who got me my pass...
I guess you would get used to it if you owned it... That or wear a helmet all the time Wish I'd met some of you, I was there with some Private Loungers who got me my pass...
