Jakpro1

Latest is the info coming out this week on the SLC Gullwing P Car fighter.

Supposedly pretty solid info is that Benz is stickin N/A on it now.

WTF??? Perhaps old news and these guys (magazine) are just getting a clue or something.

Link to latest head game on whether TT is coming.

The new Mercedes SLC/Gullwing will be aimed primarily at the Porsche 911 Turbo with a target price of roughly €150,000 – both a coupe (codenamed C197) and a roadster (codenamed R197) will be produced and it will be slightly smaller than the outgoing SLR.

Power will come from AMG's 6.3-litre V8 producing 550bhp and 445lb ft of torque, allowing the Gullwing to achieve 0-60mph in just 3.8 seconds, maximum speed stands at 185mph – fuel consumption is said to be 14litres/100km.

MB_Forever

That's why I was saying that we've heard so many rumors that it seems like Mercedes themselves are undecided

At one point, they talked about releasing a 6.2L TT, then 5.5L TT, then 5.0L TT, then even 6.2L supercharged, and now they're saying 6.2L N/A

aleksandar1099

Wow it looks like a cool car....but is the new sl65 black going to be faster??

deaguero

Mo: I heard so many different things, I have to believe that they themselves are still undecided. The one that really stood out in my opinion was one of the spy mags said they were going to Supercharge the 6.2 motor on the new SLR. I wonder where that one came from. One thing that seems to be evident in the new designs is the raised hoods on both the c63 and the spy photos of the W212.
I know the gas prices and the new mileage laws will have an impact too. I at least hope for a minimum of the 5.0 motor with TT's. I heard a long time ago that this is a destroked 6.2 motor. Who knows My lease is up in 13 months on my 06' E55 and I am unsure of what to do relative to AMG's direc tion. With two W211 E55's over the last 5 years going on six it leaves me in a quandry

OLDSCHOOLRICE

I'm thinking marketing. If they get everyone else thinking only 550, then the other manufactures think they're only competing w/ 550.

Then BAM!- 600+ uber tunable turbo power!!

Maybe just wishful thinking on my part though.

chiromikey

with 100 less hp and only half the tq and carrying the same price tag, what knuckle head would ever buy this over an sl65 black series?

i think jim nailed it...this is all head games from mb. they are putting out an incredible amount of disinformation for a reason. i just hope it's a good reason instead of a disappointing one.

deaguero

When I put my deposit down for my 2003 E55 in 2002 it was pretty well known that the V8 Kompressor would be introduced in the upcoming W211.
Today which is only about a year away from the W212 release we still do not know the direction of AMG and what's going to be in the E AMG. I really would like to know since my E55 is coming off lease in 14 months and if it is something I would like to order. C'mon AMG get with it or else your going to lose some loyal customers!

MB_Forever

+1 ----> AMG needs to release an official statement with final numbers.

Yacht Master

This could be a repost
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-...t/?&R=EPI-5974

deaguero

Yacht Master: Thanks for the link! I had heard rumors to this but no actual press info or releases. I need to plan now on what I want to order from MB and this is helpful. The problem is that most of the dealers don't have a clue as to the direction of AMG. I wish AMG would give their Sales People a "Road Map" like we do for our customers in the High Tech Field. It certainly would make them seem more knowledgeable on matters like this. Thanks again!