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Old 06-20-2007 | 03:39 PM
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Twin Turby talk starting back up again. Benz SLC Spy Pics!!
Notice the slotted hood.....possible extra cooling for those beautiful turbs??

Link to WindingRoad.com article


Rumors have swirled for some time about Mercedes-Benz’s desire to build a new high-end sports car to compete with the likes of Porsche’s 911 Turbo and Audi’s pending higher-power V-10 R8 coupe (whose name has yet to be disclosed).
According to Hans Lehmann over at Hidden Image (whose spy shooters clocked this prototype), the car, dubbed “SLC,” will be built on the next-generation SL platform and be motivated by the company’s 6.2-liter AMG V-8. Given that it’s based on the SL’s architecture, the car is certain to be front-engined, and it’s likely to brandish around 500 horsepower, though a pair of turbos could be strapped on to provide a couple of hundred additional ponies if officials deem it necessary.
Like BMW’s M6, the SLC’s hard top is expected to be rendered in carbon fiber, a material which should be in good use throughout the vehicle.
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Old 06-20-2007 | 03:55 PM
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Please tell me that was just a bad photoshop joke!
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Old 06-20-2007 | 04:09 PM
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Please tell me that was just a bad photoshop joke!
I agree. It looks like crap.
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Old 06-20-2007 | 04:11 PM
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Looks like a normal SL to me.
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Old 06-20-2007 | 04:16 PM
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Does that look like an FMIC to anyone else?
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Old 06-20-2007 | 04:20 PM
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There was a reference in a recent Autoweek article about the P8 "Gullwing" being powered by a 750hp TT6.3 built by H.W.A
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Old 06-20-2007 | 04:44 PM
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Does that look like an FMIC to anyone else?
Now that you mention, yeah it does kinda look like an intercooler. If it is indeed turbocharged it very well could be.
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Originally Posted by Chappy
There was a reference in a recent Autoweek article about the P8 "Gullwing" being powered by a 750hp TT6.3 built by H.W.A

Yes i remember reading that also, but i think the article i read was in Mercedes Enthusiast magazine.
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Old 06-20-2007 | 05:25 PM
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I am 100% sure that that is the next SL55?/63? AMG Black Series.

Here's something I picked up on Benzworld also...notice a few surprises?
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Old 06-20-2007 | 05:31 PM
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Gotta admit, the wing does look a lot better on the DTM.

They got er pretty high on this puppy.
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Old 06-20-2007 | 05:35 PM
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FMIC closer shot??
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Old 06-20-2007 | 05:43 PM
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The end tanks are a dead giveaway. That thing is blown.
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Old 06-20-2007 | 05:55 PM
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Old 06-21-2007 | 07:49 AM
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The end tanks are a dead giveaway. That thing is blown.
could you care to explain it a bit more to me please not sure what you mean
p.s i love ur sigs all over them!
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Old 06-21-2007 | 08:48 AM
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blown as in turbocharged......
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Old 06-21-2007 | 08:57 AM
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Wow, that is gonna be my next next car lol.

Definitely looks like a big old intercooler to me
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Old 06-21-2007 | 09:06 AM
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should move this forum to sl63 section? or black series sl55 forum?
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Old 06-21-2007 | 10:21 AM
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Yeah, I debated posting this in the SL forum. Guess we are always praying for turbo charged salvation from AMG, I got excited to share with the E Modding Crazy Men.
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Old 06-21-2007 | 07:43 PM
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The wings add mad downforce yo...LOL
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Originally Posted by Bilal
I am 100% sure that that is the next SL55?/63? AMG Black Series.

Here's something I picked up on Benzworld also...notice a few surprises?
When was that document published? SLK63 what? Thats the first mention of it on a mercedes document. It was always rumor before. Hmmm
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Old 06-21-2007 | 11:16 PM
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I don't know when it was published, sorry. It seems reasonably accurate. I think the C63 will probably dictate the power of the SLK63...if there is one.
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Old 06-21-2007 | 11:50 PM
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Yeah, I debated posting this in the SL forum. Guess we are always praying for turbo charged salvation from AMG, I got excited to share with the E Modding Crazy Men.
The first sign of being able to place an order on a turboed E series,I'll be camped out at the dealer.
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Old 06-23-2007 | 12:34 AM
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The first sign of being able to place an order on a turboed E series,I'll be camped out at the dealer.
I'll bring the tent.... aka RV...

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Gotta admit, the wing does look a lot better on the DTM.

They got er pretty high on this puppy.
good to see they finally got smart and put the gas tank inside the car behind the passenger seat!!!
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