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Merc1 · 02-15-2006, 08:21 AM

I'll be glad when they introduce the turbocharged version of the new V8 to clear up this confusion. The new turbo V8 won't have more than 575hp or so and then of course the V12 in the "65" cars will likely get a boost to like 640hp or something keep them on top.

There is no way a SL63 with 510hp and much less torque than the SL55 would be faster than the SL55. That is why you aren't seeing the new AMG V8 in the SL/CL/SL yet. Mercedes isn't going to change out an engine for one with the same hp and less torque even if does get 7-gears in a car like the SL/CL/S, those cars too heavy for the extra gears and few pounds to make a difference in a straight line.

The AMG boss has already stated that turbocharging is where they'll be going in the future.

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02-15-2006, 08:21 AM	#17 (permalink)
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 4,955 Thanks: 363 Thanked 672 Times in 346 Posts	Re: New from Mercedes-AMG: SL55 AMG I'll be glad when they introduce the turbocharged version of the new V8 to clear up this confusion. The new turbo V8 won't have more than 575hp or so and then of course the V12 in the "65" cars will likely get a boost to like 640hp or something keep them on top. There is no way a SL63 with 510hp and much less torque than the SL55 would be faster than the SL55. That is why you aren't seeing the new AMG V8 in the SL/CL/SL yet. Mercedes isn't going to change out an engine for one with the same hp and less torque even if does get 7-gears in a car like the SL/CL/S, those cars too heavy for the extra gears and few pounds to make a difference in a straight line. The AMG boss has already stated that turbocharging is where they'll be going in the future. M