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HeilSvenska 04-08-2009 02:54 PM

Mercedes - Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Coupe Official Pics
 
http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/ga...6c77aef1_o.jpg
http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/ga...24261fe0_o.jpg
http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/ga...e8656def_o.jpg
http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/ga...735db5db_o.jpg
http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/ga...f540db0f_o.jpg
http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/ga...2ae3a55a_o.jpg

Ooooh. I like this. No doubt it'll be powered by one of Mercedes' maniacal supercharged V8s, almost matching the SLR in downright power. The cabin looks miles better than the SLR's. And it looks like it comes in actual colors, not just greytone. Me likey. AND IT'S GOT GULLWINGS!!! I'm a sucker for pointlessly elaborate apertures.

fordgt84 04-08-2009 03:42 PM

i like it too :thumbup:

5vz-fe 04-08-2009 05:20 PM

So far so good, let's hope they don't screw up the gull wing image

mayer 04-08-2009 07:06 PM

I like the swoopy rear in the rendered drawing; you can see the original shape in there. Not digging the front too much. It's too "blocky" and doesn't seem to mesh well with the rear curves. The interior looks decent, but nothing gasp-worthy.

RC45 04-08-2009 07:10 PM

Cant they outlaw foottraffic to get away from these ugly pedestrian friendly front ends?

enzoferrari 04-09-2009 01:31 AM

I dont like it.

HeilSvenska 07-10-2009 01:07 PM

http://4wheelsnews.com/images/2009/j...nz-sls-amg.jpg

fordgt84 07-10-2009 02:33 PM

hmm i'll wait for more pics to pass judgement

HeilSvenska 07-14-2009 11:11 AM

All AMG product

Engine
6.3L AMG "M159" V8
571hp / 479lb-ft
7-speed dual-clutch semiautomatic manual transmission

All-aluminum spaceframe
48/52 weight distribution
Target curb weight of 1620kg/3571lb

Estimated performance
0-100kph in 3.8 sec
Top speed: 196mph

First review
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=152606

Chaos in 1983! 07-14-2009 11:47 AM

I have the feeling this is gonna be an awesome car, what I do not like though is it being right below the SLR, this should be the top MB car...

mayer 07-14-2009 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaos in 1983! (Post 868678)
I have the feeling this is gonna be an awesome car, what I do not like though is it being right below the SLR, this should be the top MB car...

The edmunds.com review seems to imply this is a much better car than the SLR. It's down a little on horsepower but seems to make it up in spades with a better transmission, less weight, better driver feedback, and superior handling. It'll also probably be much more affordable (for rich people).

I'm sure down the line, AMG will make further tweaks to a special edition version that'll put the 722 to shame on the straightaways.

HeilSvenska 09-08-2009 10:17 PM

Leaked official pics!

http://cache-foo-04.gawkerassets.com...mg-leak_04.jpg

mayer 09-08-2009 10:53 PM

Not bad, but not really great either. I'm a little disappointed actually. This didn't translate as well from the original Gullwing, as the Ford GT did from the GT40. I'm sure it'll perform nicely from all the reviews I've read, but for the money, give me the 458 or LP560.

Chaos in 1983! 09-09-2009 10:06 AM

I think it looks magnificent, but like mayer says, for the money I could get something a whole lot more exciting...

10000rpmlover 09-09-2009 10:20 AM

oh did this not go well


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