GCF Coverage of the facelifted SL55 and SL65 - Page 3

The Artist · 02-02-2006, 05:32 AM

wow you back deutsch.. welcome

Deutsch · 02-04-2006, 02:54 PM

Thanks dude.

I think for sure that when they do make a decision on the engine for the 5.5L SC V8 it will indeed be the TT 6.3L... hopefully then w/ a 7spd DSG box

Alx · 02-04-2006, 02:58 PM

That would be one hell of a romp...

But dont you think it would be too close to the 65 version at that point?

Deutsch · 02-04-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AlxAmg

That would be one hell of a romp...

But dont you think it would be too close to the 65 version at that point?

Good q. Probably, but then they will have upgraded the capacity of the current engine to an even higher output, or perhaps some new technology derived from that on the new 6.3L. It's a great time to be an MB/AMG enthusiast!

Alx · 02-04-2006, 03:05 PM

Hey man, anything is possible, and yes it is a great time to be an AMG/MB enthusiast.

Splenditenes · 02-05-2006, 04:24 PM

These changes are fantastic! just flawless I love it. Good going MB!
I see the FL SL55 has gotton a power boost from 500 to 517hp.

Centurion · 02-06-2006, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GTA7.5

These changes are fantastic! just flawless I love it. Good going MB!
I see the FL SL55 has gotton a power boost from 500 to 517hp.

I seconds that. The cars look amazing, especially the SL65. I didn't know that they even have given the car a power boost.

Splenditenes · 02-06-2006, 12:20 PM

I just read the article. The SL55 has gotton a power-boost
from 500 to 517hp. it`s torque has also increased from 516 to 530lb-ft!
Not only have it gotton a power boost, it`s steering has been recalibrated for sharper turn in and responce. ABC suspension has also been improved for flatter cornering! The brakes have also been enhanced by AMG for faster responce. The performance of these AMG models should be quit stunning compared to the outgoing models.

I like the new RaceTimer, this keeps race times if one wishes to take his SL55/65 to the track. The S65 also has this feature. I`m expecting the E63 and CLS63 to have this RaceTimer as well as the F1 style paddle shifters and enhaned performance bits like the SL55/65.

Merc1 · 02-06-2006, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTA7.5

I just read the article. The SL55 has gotton a power-boost
from 500 to 517hp. it`s torque has also increased from 516 to 530lb-ft!
Not only have it gotton a power boost, it`s steering has been recalibrated for sharper turn in and responce. ABC suspension has also been improved for flatter cornering! The brakes have also been enhanced by AMG for faster responce. The performance of these AMG models should be quit stunning compared to the outgoing models.

I like the new RaceTimer, this keeps race times if one wishes to take his SL55/65 to the track. The S65 also has this feature. I`m expecting the E63 and CLS63 to have this RaceTimer as well as the F1 style paddle shifters and enhaned performance bits like the SL55/65.

Yes, they're getting serious about overall "performance" instead of just straight line dominance.

M

The Emperor · 02-07-2006, 05:24 AM

A lot of high res pics available @ - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,445 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 724 Times in 455 Posts	Re: GCF Coverage of the facelifted SL55 and SL65 wow you back deutsch.. welcome

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Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: GCF Coverage of the facelifted SL55 and SL65 Thanks dude. I think for sure that when they do make a decision on the engine for the 5.5L SC V8 it will indeed be the TT 6.3L... hopefully then w/ a 7spd DSG box

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Alx 007 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: -Poconos, PA.- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 5,458 My Mood: Thanks: 886 Thanked 551 Times in 224 Posts	Re: GCF Coverage of the facelifted SL55 and SL65 That would be one hell of a romp... But dont you think it would be too close to the 65 version at that point?

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Alx 007 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: -Poconos, PA.- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 5,458 My Mood: Thanks: 886 Thanked 551 Times in 224 Posts	Re: GCF Coverage of the facelifted SL55 and SL65 Hey man, anything is possible, and yes it is a great time to be an AMG/MB enthusiast.

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Splenditenes Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kansas City, USA. Posts: 2,573 Thanks: 51 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts	Re: GCF Coverage of the facelifted SL55 and SL65 These changes are fantastic! just flawless I love it. Good going MB! I see the FL SL55 has gotton a power boost from 500 to 517hp. Last edited by Splenditenes; 02-05-2006 at 04:34 PM.

02-06-2006, 12:20 PM	#28 (permalink)
Splenditenes Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kansas City, USA. Posts: 2,573 Thanks: 51 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts	Re: GCF Coverage of the facelifted SL55 and SL65 I just read the article. The SL55 has gotton a power-boost from 500 to 517hp. it`s torque has also increased from 516 to 530lb-ft! Not only have it gotton a power boost, it`s steering has been recalibrated for sharper turn in and responce. ABC suspension has also been improved for flatter cornering! The brakes have also been enhanced by AMG for faster responce. The performance of these AMG models should be quit stunning compared to the outgoing models. I like the new RaceTimer, this keeps race times if one wishes to take his SL55/65 to the track. The S65 also has this feature. I`m expecting the E63 and CLS63 to have this RaceTimer as well as the F1 style paddle shifters and enhaned performance bits like the SL55/65.

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