More SL63 AMG

hks786 · 02-04-2008, 06:19 AM

footie · 02-04-2008, 07:12 AM

I'm more impressed by the back than the front, I preferred the front of the old car.

southlight · 02-04-2008, 07:19 AM

What I'd like to know: Is this MCT a real double clutch transmission? Anybody know?

Best regards, south

footie · 02-04-2008, 07:59 AM

Based on what is known about the technology I somehow doubt it as the 63amg engine puts out a sizeable amount of torque, more than the M-DCT box could handle.

Greeney · 02-04-2008, 11:07 AM

Rear is nice.

Acuracy · 02-04-2008, 11:09 AM

Crimson92 · 02-04-2008, 11:42 AM

looks good...im sure its still the r230 chassis right?

southlight · 02-04-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footie

Based on what is known about the technology I somehow doubt it as the 63amg engine puts out a sizeable amount of torque, more than the M-DCT box could handle.

You're probably right. It's said to have a new wet clutch instead of a converter.

Best regards, south

RaptorKTM · 02-04-2008, 02:02 PM

looks like its got a lot of porsche turbo influence. but its hott..

nusevad · 02-04-2008, 02:29 PM

The back looks exactly the same to me as the current generation of SLs

2FST2C · 02-04-2008, 03:08 PM

looks sickkk

footie · 02-04-2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southlight

You're probably right. It's said to have a new wet clutch instead of a converter.

Best regards, south

I may be right but unlike most other manufacturers Mercedes did do a lot of the development work themselves and if there is any company capable of such a task it would be Mercedes.

oneshare325 · 02-04-2008, 04:01 PM

Not bad....

southlight · 02-04-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footie

I may be right but unlike most other manufacturers Mercedes did do a lot of the development work themselves and if there is any company capable of such a task it would be Mercedes.

Agreed that Merc will come out with a DCT transmission in the (near) future, but not yet as it seems. Mercedes indicated a DCT transmission becoming available for the C63 anytime...

Best regards, south

hks786 · 02-04-2008, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southlight

Agreed that Merc will come out with a DCT transmission in the (near) future, but not yet as it seems. Mercedes indicated a DCT transmission becoming available for the C63 anytime...

Best regards, south

Yeah you're right there South. I cant remember who it was, but he confirmed that there will be a new transmission coming out.

just4kickz · 02-04-2008, 05:52 PM

looks good... i think the rear could use a straight line instead of that trapezoid diffuser thing... i guess i like the old Sl rear slightly more.

Year's_End · 02-04-2008, 06:40 PM

The AMG bumper actually suits the headlights. Call me crazy, but I actually like the SL63's front end. The non-AMG variants are still ugly imo, but this one actually works.

I'm still not crazy about the wacky diffuser or the whole lower bumper for that matter. There's a bit too much going on, and the diffuser doesn't really go with the taillights all that well. The lines are a mix of straight and curvy, not very consistent.

If I was to change anything besides my previous concerns, I'd put the sides on a visual diet. There needs to be some surface play to trim things down.

Ru$$ell · 02-04-2008, 07:47 PM

love it!

!Xoible · 02-04-2008, 07:48 PM

arent these porsche wheels??? on 997tt?

Year's_End · 02-04-2008, 07:50 PM

Very similar. The 997TT's tri-spokes are staggered sort of.

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