3 of us at the show, Audi owner, Jag owner and myself.
After the Audi stand where my mate is after a new RS4 which was available and sit in able (nice guy discussed the car Over drinks on the Audi grandstand) we went to the Jag stand where after a mooch we had coffee and cakes in the lounge...
.........and could almost keep up with a Ferrari 599 GTB!
It's not quicker in the 0-60 mph times or top speed but quicker in the most important and often forgotten 50-70mph times.
As per Autocar testing, 50-70 mph is recorded in top gear (*kickdown with an automatic) and demonstrates a...
Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG makes 564 hp with Performance Pack
The new Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG: Enhanced performance, reduced weight and lower consumption
The stage is set for the new Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG. The new version of the high-performance Roadster impresses on several counts: systematic...
Hi,
Do you own an SL63?
A certain famous monthly magazine is doing a feature test for the cover of their next issue featuring the new Audi R8 soft top.
They've been trying to get a few select cars together for a group test/photoshoot this weekend but at the last minute have been let down by a...
Passed through Salisbury twice today and the dealer there has a 'loverly' black SL63 on sale, prime corner plot with grey inserts on the side
Couldn't stop (late going both ways as ever...) but if you're passing, give the forecourt a glance
Wonder what its up for
Ohhh - £84K :o...
Hi all,
With the weakening pound against foreign currencies, we are looking at possibly picking up a new or near-new SL63 AMG (new face-lift version). Does anyone here have any idea on the rough ballpark figure for a near-new 2008 SL63 AMG in the current financial climate?
I like. Lots. Sounds as good as it looks, photo is crappy but the car is the biz. Drove back a bit later with the hood down - that is a great looking car.:rock:
Looked nice, very intimidating from the front.
However, when i looked at it from the back, it just didnt do it for me. There is too much going on at the back. I mean whats with the black underbody thing?
I prefer the old shape tbh.
It was parked in St Pauls square in Leeds. Makes a change...
Much as I can appreciate the engineering and technical advances in automotive development etc, am I completely alone in thinking they're overlooking something very fundamental here in car design with this latest offering? Irrespective of all the aforementioned tweaks and refinements, they have...
This review just landed in my mail inbox, and pretty sure its not been referenced here before, if it has my apologies.:crazy:
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/218838/mercedesbenz_sl63_amg.html
Interesting report in Autocar this week detailing the fortcoming SL63 Black series with twin turbo's and circa 700BHP!
Also details the new compact coupe. Worth a read next time you are passing a WH Smiths!
What a noise!
The way the new semi-automatic gearbox blips the throttle on downshifts is intoxicating! :rock:
http://www.road2road.com/index.php?showid=309
.