SLS/R197/C197 AMG: GT vs. SLS
05-10-2015, 12:24 AM
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I wouldn't read too much into that. The SLS didn't come out with a new engine, so there may be some teething issues. But I assume that those will go away in a real hurry as that engine is also used in the C63S.
So far, I only thing I have seen is that people have an ECU software issue and that is only for US models
That said, the GT appears to be a better built car than the SLS quality-wise and even in stock form is somewhat near/on par with the SLS BS performance-wise.
(difficult to trust C&D numbers but they showed a 0-60 in 3sec. flat)
Jrcart on the forum has a SLS BS and a AMG GTS and the his after the software update did a 1/4mile at 11.4/126mph in stock form. He was also the only that mentioned the quality (interior and overall built quality).
It's faster than the SLS in equal/better quality combined with a lower cost, the car is a real no-brainer.
That said, the SLS is a classic and will retain it's value well over time, due to its limited production run
So far, I only thing I have seen is that people have an ECU software issue and that is only for US models
That said, the GT appears to be a better built car than the SLS quality-wise and even in stock form is somewhat near/on par with the SLS BS performance-wise.
(difficult to trust C&D numbers but they showed a 0-60 in 3sec. flat)
Jrcart on the forum has a SLS BS and a AMG GTS and the his after the software update did a 1/4mile at 11.4/126mph in stock form. He was also the only that mentioned the quality (interior and overall built quality).
It's faster than the SLS in equal/better quality combined with a lower cost, the car is a real no-brainer.
That said, the SLS is a classic and will retain it's value well over time, due to its limited production run
I agree with you it will be faster better because yes hate it or not turbo is the future...
However sls remains a true classic and the only 300sl gullwig successor... IFF benz will not create another sls in next 10 years its definitely going to be very-very valuable
05-10-2015, 01:36 PM
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I hope the GT does very well. It will help with the value of the SLS in the long run. (AMG designed cars need to be tops!)
05-10-2015, 01:42 PM
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I wouldn't read too much into that. The SLS didn't come out with a new engine, so there may be some teething issues. But I assume that those will go away in a real hurry as that engine is also used in the C63S.
So far, I only thing I have seen is that people have an ECU software issue and that is only for US models
That said, the GT appears to be a better built car than the SLS quality-wise and even in stock form is somewhat near/on par with the SLS BS performance-wise.
(difficult to trust C&D numbers but they showed a 0-60 in 3sec. flat)
Jrcart on the forum has a SLS BS and a AMG GTS and the his after the software update did a 1/4mile at 11.4/126mph in stock form. He was also the only that mentioned the quality (interior and overall built quality).
It's faster than the SLS in equal/better quality combined with a lower cost, the car is a real no-brainer.
That said, the SLS is a classic and will retain it's value well over time, due to its limited production run
So far, I only thing I have seen is that people have an ECU software issue and that is only for US models
That said, the GT appears to be a better built car than the SLS quality-wise and even in stock form is somewhat near/on par with the SLS BS performance-wise.
(difficult to trust C&D numbers but they showed a 0-60 in 3sec. flat)
Jrcart on the forum has a SLS BS and a AMG GTS and the his after the software update did a 1/4mile at 11.4/126mph in stock form. He was also the only that mentioned the quality (interior and overall built quality).
It's faster than the SLS in equal/better quality combined with a lower cost, the car is a real no-brainer.
That said, the SLS is a classic and will retain it's value well over time, due to its limited production run
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The AMG GTS doesn't diminish the value of the SLS, if anything it enhances it since it is a more production-oriented mainstream car. The SLS is an exotic compared to it.
That said I don't underestimate the capabilities of the GTS. AMG raided the SLS (even BS) parts bin, gave it a more balanced chassis and improved the DCT.
Properly tuned this is an easy 700hp+ engine, so I don't think there are any power deficiencies here. And the car features the best sounding turbo engine money can buy.
Plus this looks like a launch platform for AMG's future in-house built cars. Lots of new goodies will come our way.
I for one am excited to see what Jrcart's build will turn out to be.
That said I don't underestimate the capabilities of the GTS. AMG raided the SLS (even BS) parts bin, gave it a more balanced chassis and improved the DCT.
Properly tuned this is an easy 700hp+ engine, so I don't think there are any power deficiencies here. And the car features the best sounding turbo engine money can buy.
Plus this looks like a launch platform for AMG's future in-house built cars. Lots of new goodies will come our way.
I for one am excited to see what Jrcart's build will turn out to be.
