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Old 07-30-2008, 09:56 PM
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Arrow Mercedes-Benz SLC Gullwing spy shots

There's been rumors circulating for some time now that Mercedes-Benz is in the process of resurrecting the legendary Gullwing, but up until now, photographic evidence has revealed little about the model. Today, however, that's all about to change, as we have some incredible shots showcasing the model from a number of different angles. To my knowledge, it's the fist time the new Gullwing doors have been caught on camera.

Aside from the photos, facts about the Mercedes SLC remain scarce. Most speculate the model will be priced above the next SL range but well below the current SLR (somewhere in the neighborhood of $200,000), with power expected to come from AMG's 6.3-Liter V8 boasting an enhanced output of around 600 horsepower.

At this point, however, it's still anyone's guess what the final specifications will be. We will of course keep you posted if we hear anything new; in the meantime, keep scrolling to see the Mercedes-Benz SLC Gullwing spy photo collection in its entirety (click any picture to enlarge).

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Old 07-30-2008, 11:39 PM
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Old 07-31-2008, 01:14 AM
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I think it's sweet that Merc might reintroduce a Gullwing..

But why are they doing it on what appears to be the body of the S2000?

If they were smart, they would take some cues from Ford and Chevy. Just as both those car companies re-introduced the Mustang and Camaro with a look from the past, it would be great to see Merc use the styling and form of the old Gullwings but in an updated form.

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I cannot wait to see it without all that stealth hide and seek crap...right now it looks like Robo Cop's ride.
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Old 08-02-2008, 08:47 PM
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Here's a follow-up to last week's round of Mercedes Gullwing/SLC spy shots – even more scoop photos of Merc's new supercar, baring both its gullwing doors for the first time.

Our man with the long lens has caught this prototype out on test during a lunch stop when the engineers carelessly left both doors open. They're the most obvious link back to one of the most famous Mercedes of all time, the feted 1950s original with butterfly doors.

It's the first time we've seen the Gullwing in action as a prototype; until now we've scooped the engineering mule based on a cut 'n' shut Dodge Viper body. The finished item will mix retro styling cues – side gills, those doors – with modern Merc's stylised wheel arches and high-tech headlamps.

So the new SLC is a tribute act! When will we see it perform?

Sounds like Merc's hopped out of bed with McLaren, and into bed with AMG!

You've got it. The SLR project bumbles along – we've also scooped an SLR speedster designed to pep up sales – but it's no secret that the Anglo-German co-operation hasn't been a massive success.

Time, then, for Mercedes to work more closely with its inhouse performance partner. AMG and Mercedes between them are pitching the 21st century Gullwing at a much more affordable slice of the market; where today's SLR costs a third of a million quid, the newcomer will come in at a more modest €150,000 (£120,000).

Will the Gullwing be a purebred sports car?

Indications are that it will be simpler than the SLR. Out goes the Macca's expensive carbonfibre tub and in comes a new advanced aluminium spaceframe system, that's said to trim weight back to 1650kg.

That's hardly a featherweight spec, but the Gullwing will be lighter than the composite SLR – and a whopping 235kg less than an SL55.

There's an eight-speed transaxle for a 48:52 weight distribution, and its job is to tame the thrust from AMG's sledgehammer 6.3-litre V8. Needless to say, performance will be devastating...

So how powerful are we talking?

It's an AMG, so no prizes for guessing that the outputs will be rather dizzy-making: the naturally aspirated V8 will crank out 571bp and 479lb ft of twist. We've heard it out on test and can confirm that it burbles with the best of them.

Unsurprisingly, the engineers are talking of a 197mph top speed and a 0-60mph in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it 3.8sec. These are provisional targets, which are likely to be firmed up as approach the 2010 launch date.

But what about those doors?

Ah yes, the fancy gullwing doors. As these first photos reveal, they are indeed roof-mounted in a nod to the original 300 SL. The added cost and complexity of doing this speaks volumes about the car's intent – they are a marketing flourish designed to woo buyers in much the same way as a Mini Clubman's weird doors are a beguiling gimmick.

Merc types point out that the doors will ease access, as well as looking cool, and our insiders say that the new car even has a decent boot capacity, at 200 litres for the coupe and 175 for the roadster.




The new model will be quite different in focus to the original SL. Codenamed C197, the coupe scooped here will be shown formally at the 2010 Geneva motor show (with a concept expected in autumn 2009) while a canvas-roofed roadster, tagged R197, will be unveiled in 2011.

As previously reported by CAR Online, we've seen some pretty revealing documentation on the Gullwing, right down to its exact dimensions: it'll stretch the tape measure to 4650mm long, 1950mm wide and 1250mm high – all wrapped around a 2700mm wheelbase.

And, intriguingly, the Gullwing will also be the first road car to be badged exclusively AMG – with not a Merc star badge in sight, we hear.




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You are the JamesBond of pics, LM!

Hey, all the premo/used to be premo
mfg'ers are "niche ing", trying to move
bigger margin stuff, so I hope they do it.

On a more rational note, I figure it's not
gonna be out for at least another year...
by then I'll be starting to collect my SS $,
so I figure that first fat SS check for ~$1600
would make a nice first month's lease. Maybe not.
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I've never wanted a Merc till now.... I'd love a Gullwing. Hopefully they won't F* it up.

MERC, if you're listening, put all the fancy shmancy stuff you want in it (electronics) just make sure:
1) we can shut it off.
2) I am going to say this LOUD.... If there is no option for a 6-spd, manual, H box, with 3rd pedal clutch, this car will be for posers only. (Unless you want to make it a sequential gearbox... DROOL.....)
3) Even though they will be hard to get, LIMIT THE PRODUCTION...

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Originally Posted by B-Line
I've never wanted a Merc till now.... I'd love a Gullwing. Hopefully they won't F* it up.

MERC, if you're listening, put all the fancy shmancy stuff you want in it (electronics) just make sure:
1) we can shut it off.
2) I am going to say this LOUD.... If there is no option for a 6-spd, manual, H box, with 3rd pedal clutch, this car will be for posers only. (Unless you want to make it a sequential gearbox... DROOL.....)
3) Even though they will be hard to get, LIMIT THE PRODUCTION...

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MB's are for posers. No way in hell this will get anything other than an auto.
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MB's are for posers. No way in hell this will get anything other than an auto.
While I agree, you're probably correct... One can hope !
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