2011 Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG Rips the Nürburgring
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Various names have been thrown around for this ultra-exotic supercoupe, but for now we're calling it the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG. It will replace the McLaren-built SLR coupe and roadster in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Whether it will carry the Mercedes name or arrive badged purely as an AMG only is still unclear.
Since McLaren and Mercedes have parted ways, most of the development work on the SLC is being done by AMG with additional help from HWA, a racing company established by Hans Werner Aufrecht (HWA), one of the founding partners in AMG.
HWA will most likely concentrate on the body and suspension, while AMG builds the engine. Although the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series — another AMG project with HWA input — will use a twin-turbo V12, the SLC will most likely get a turbocharged V8 with similar horsepower.
Given that the V12 in the SL65 Black Series produces 670 horsepower, figure around 700 hp at least for the SLC. A fortified version of Mercedes' new MCT seven-speed automatic is the most likely transmission.
Viper bodywork is being used to keep the size and styling of the SLC under wraps. It's an effective tool, although it can't hide the car's long wheelbase and ultra-wide stance. According to Car magazine (which claims to have seen documents with the SLC's measurements), the wheelbase stands at 106.3 inches while the overall length is 183 inches. In comparison, the latest SL63 AMG has a 100.8-inch wheelbase and is 181.3 inches long. At 76.8 inches across, the SLC is also more than 5 inches wider than a standard SL.
With production of the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series still several months off, the introduction of the SLC is still at least a year away. This puts its start of production sometime in 2010. That should be soon enough to fill the gap left by the soon-to-be-departed SLR, yet far enough out to let any bad taste left by the failed McLaren/Mercedes collaboration fade away. Expect no such drama from AMG — and a better overall car.
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| Chrysler isn't with ... ( 2 months ago by skylineaddict) |
| Chrysler isn't with Benz, Chrysler owns Benz. |
| well, it WAS that ... ( 2 months ago by venomviper32) |
| well, it WAS that way but mercedes was the one building extra cars (crossfire). and this ended over a year ago, remember?! |
| are you fucking ... ( 1 month ago by stunterr) |
| are you fucking idiot chrisler is crap!!!!! mercedes makes best cars |
| is it just me or ... ( 1 month ago by risquexp0sur3) |
| is it just me or does this car resemble the dodge viper?? |
| looks bit like a ... ( 1 month ago by snowrally) |
| looks bit like a dodge viper any one agree?? |
| are you sure its ... ( 1 month ago by dasiotis13) |
| are you sure its mercedes that???its like viper with different front bumper.... |
| LOL YOUR RIGHT ( 1 month ago by saddai91) |
| LOL YOUR RIGHT |
| i warned you, but ... ( 1 month ago by venomviper32) |
| i warned you, but still everyone thinks its a viper even though its a mercedes. people calling this a viper are like whoever keeps spamming the tv on your pc thing. they wont stop no matter what! |
| Cool Car! I'M THE ... ( 1 month ago by exoticcar2008) |
| Cool Car! I'M THE 45,000 VIEWER!!!! |
| It's a viper... ( 1 month ago by ClockworkOwl) |
| It's a viper... |
| when mercedes ... ( 1 month ago by nyhousedj) |
| when mercedes merged with chrysler< chrysler stole everything even fitting chargers with the same remote which doubles as a key. mercedes uses 1 chassis & every gets all eyesore. Dodge will b dropping the viper in 2009 & offering the Challenger SRT10 instead |
| the bak lights look ... ( 1 month ago by henrikhallqvist) |
| the bak lights look like a Dodge viper but a crazy car if it going to get over 600 HK :D |
| Thats A viper ( 1 month ago by kostak7) |
| Thats A viper |
| thats a viper dumb ... ( 3 weeks ago by 0290754770) |
| thats a viper dumb ass |
| It's a viper. They ... ( 3 weeks ago by benzbubblecat) |
| It's a viper. They did say "under all that viper bodywork"....test mules often have a new drive train in a completely unrelated chassis. |
| lol that is a viper ( 3 weeks ago by grabennett) |
| lol that is a viper |
| And then Mercedes ... ( 2 weeks ago by sspope) |
| And then Mercedes sold Chrysler because it sucked. |
| It's not a Viper. ... ( 2 weeks ago by Necron1000) |
| It's not a Viper. If you listen, he says "Viper bodywork", and that means they disguised it as a Viper. |
| dont you heard what ... ( 1 week ago by 1234567890ZETA) |
| dont you heard what the video said? "VIPER BODYWORK" |
| because it uses the ... ( 1 week ago by 1234567890ZETA) |
| because it uses the dodge viper's body as a somewhat camouflage |
| looks too much like ... ( 1 week ago by pwalk123) |
| looks too much like a viper i like the sl65 black series soo sexy |
| Most if not all ... ( 4 days ago by Omairica) |
| Most if not all prototype test vehicles, when taken out in public, are fitted with body shells of current similar shaped cars, and I guess the Viper body would fit this one the best, which is why they've used it. |
| Looks like a viper ... ( 1 day ago by Outlander11) |
| Looks like a viper except 2x the price. |
| ok 1. this video is ... ( 13 hours ago by metalicsupra) |
| ok 1. this video is bullshit becuse it sayd spy video.....how is it a spy video wen the guy is sitting along side the road filming it with the crew and then driving next to it sticking a caera in his face. but i do believe that they will make the car just the "SPY TITLE" is bull shit and im guessing the look is goig to change a lot |
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