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AMG tries to crash Ferrari California debut with 65BS!!

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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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AMG tries to crash Ferrari California debut with 65BS!!

Just reminded me of something the E55/63 madmen would do.

I can't imagine the scene. Cameras at a "Ferrari Owners Only Invited" event spin around and start shooting the monster as it rolls up.

Great job AMG!!

Article here.

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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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THat thing IS a monster!
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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wow, just wow
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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By far one of the coolest things I've ever seen. AMG makes insane supercars, and they seem practical even in the face of the most mild F-car.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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Well, the target demographic is essentially the same.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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Awesome, just awesome!
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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i never really like the SLR look..

but passing the crown to the SL (Blk Srs) is a good move.

Thing look likes mean even at a stand still.
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That's pretty bad a$$ looking. I looked at all 31 pics :drool: Looks like they got rid of the folding roof.

Wonder how long until the AMG Black Series badges start showing up on eBay and other posermobiles?
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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Hi. sweeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttt!!!!!! Did you get to hear this beast roar in???
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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mother b*tch!

imagine seeing those headlights coming up behind you.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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Damn, it looks even better than the press release pics... What a beast!!
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Alright don't blast me for finding something I don't like about it, but what do you guys think about those wheels?

I'm not a huge fan of thin spokes on such a monster. I think it needs something with "meatier" spokes. Not too much so as to hide those beautiful brakes, but...

Am I crazy?
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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All that $$ and no illuminated door sills? I agree on the wheel comment. Needs something a bit more aggressive!
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All that $$ and no illuminated door sills? I agree on the wheel comment. Needs something a bit more aggressive!
Weight Savings!!! They needed to shave every gram they could off that pig.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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The CF on the inside of the door with the AMG logo pressed into it is amazing!!
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Can it get any better????
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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Yeah...WOW..........just WOW..............I mean WOOOOOOOOOOW!!
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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So where do i sign my soul to get one? And can you guys spot me for bail. Thanks
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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When that car rolls down the asphalt it makes all others seem diminutive. It's presence it just incredible and demanding...
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I will be at the Moterey Historic Races this weekend. Hopefully the SL65 BS will be there. If so, I will waste 500MB on pictures! (it's an 8GB card, you can NEVER have too much film!)
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