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Just_me · 12-08-2008, 11:53 AM

This is not a beautiful car but it's raw, brutal and the cool factor is very high and the engine is insane, top on that this will be a rare car. But if I was going to buy a car in this price range, I rather buy something else and if I wanted a car for the track then there are better choices out there.

GTA8.5 · 12-08-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Pagani

I don't think the engine is the reason why its that much heavier, though it plays a role. It is the SL architecture, which is heavy to begin with. A 63 engine with this car would have resulted in a slower vehicle, despite any weight reduction.

Your right about that.. I completely agree. That weight difference really blew me away for a moment, I shouldn`t smoke so much!

If the SLR 722 Drop Top was offered in the US compared to this BS I think Id go for the SLR722 I believe.

Tarek · 12-08-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bmer

I'd much rather have the CLK DTM. Among other things it's about 200 kg lighter.

Yeah that car is super but the SL65 just screams top of the line and the performance is just a force of nature

bmer · 12-08-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarek

Yeah that car is super but the SL65 just screams top of the line and the performance is just a force of nature

Yeah, it's almost like Hulk Hogan on steroids (SL 65 BS) vs. Usain Bolt (CLK DTM).

Tarek · 12-08-2008, 12:27 PM

sako97 · 12-08-2008, 04:13 PM

Damn, the SL Black is almost 7 inches wider than the normal SL.

Centurion · 12-08-2008, 04:18 PM

Is that even a test? Reading it felt like I was reading a rehashed "First look".

Merc1 · 12-09-2008, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GTA8.5

Its too damn heavy.. I can`t believe it more than 800lbs over the ZR1!

The BS should have been a 63 model.

Yeah there is no doubt that a V8 SL63 BS with about 550-580hp and the MCT gearbox would have been a much better track car. I guess they had to save something for the SLC.

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Tarek · 12-09-2008, 07:12 AM

^I think it has to do with MB being just MB

They won't sleep at night if they didn't have the most powerful car rolling down the streets

cawimmer430 · 12-09-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GTA8.5

Its too damn heavy.. I can`t believe it more than 800lbs over the ZR1!

It's a Mercedes. What do you expect?

It's obviously well-fed and dressed - and still performs quite well.

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