• Upcoming Mercedes SLC Porsche 911 competitor delayed indefinitely, deemed too expensive - Model put under "observation"

                    
      		   
      Published on 06-29-2012 01:10 AM
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      This is a rather unfortunate piece of news for enthusiasts who were anticipating the Mercedes competitor to the Porsche 911. This was going to be a rather exciting model from an enthusiast standpoint being far lighter and sportier than the SL yet cheaper than the SLS. The executives on Mercedes Board of Directors thought the car was too expensive as proposed. They have decided to put the model under observation which means it is not cancelled entirely but that the engineers have a chance to retool it and cut costs. Regardless, prospects on the SLC getting the green light are grim at this point.


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      1. Jacob502's Avatar
        Jacob502 - 06-29-2012, 02:48 AM
        Love the way it looks. just amazing!
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        SLS AMG - 06-29-2012, 06:50 AM
        so it won't be released in 2015?
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        Sticky - 06-29-2012, 08:22 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by SLS AMG Click here to enlarge
        so it won't be released in 2015?
        It likely won't be released at all.
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        m54b25 - 06-29-2012, 12:07 PM
        Do I see a V8 biturbo sidebadge? Then, they should make it!!!
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        SLS AMG - 06-29-2012, 02:10 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by m54b25 Click here to enlarge
        Do I see a V8 biturbo sidebadge? Then, they should make it!!!
        it will be extremely fast with that upgraded version of M157 Click here to enlarge

        tune with exhaust will make it a racing champ on the streets Click here to enlarge
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        m54b25 - 07-01-2012, 01:05 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by SLS AMG Click here to enlarge
        it will be extremely fast with that upgraded version of M157 Click here to enlarge

        tune with exhaust will make it a racing champ on the streets Click here to enlarge
        Indeed! Also, some turbo upgrades Click here to enlarge
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        Sticky - 07-01-2012, 07:57 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by SLS AMG Click here to enlarge
        it will be extremely fast with that upgraded version of M157 Click here to enlarge

        tune with exhaust will make it a racing champ on the streets Click here to enlarge
        I seriously doubt it would get the M157 but it is a moot point since it isn't coming anyway.
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        Sticky - 07-02-2012, 10:25 PM
        Yay Autoblog: News Source: Auto Motor und Sport via Benz Boost
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        thegreatscott - 08-03-2012, 02:43 AM
        spammer
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        kurtdaniel - 08-03-2012, 04:38 AM
        lovely car!!
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        Sticky - 08-03-2012, 11:46 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by thegreatscott Click here to enlarge
        When is the release date of this car?I think this is a really impressive car, mercedes really amaze me every time they release a news of a new model of car. I think this would be really expensive and also some parts for cars of this benz will be expensive too. By the looks of it i think the performance of this will be great. If they add some turbo upgrades i think this will be the king of the road Click here to enlarge
        Didn't you read the post? It's delayed indefinitely.