SL65 AMG Top Speed, on par with supercars!!

justin syder · October 25th, 2004, 4:42 PM

from germancarfansforum,

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According to the latest issue of AMS, the testers achieved a true 215mph in a stock SL65 at Nardo. The Brabus SV12 640bhp Maybach also achieved a 196.3mph, but a true 200mph once tyre scrub had been taken into account.
Make of it what you will, I know the SL has limited downforce for such a powerful car, but 215mph is only a few mph short of the Enzo. For a car that costs 145K GBP, has the comfort amenities of an S-class, and has straight line pace to beat the most hardened supercars, it must be the best car, Mercedes-Benz has ever made.

Damn good top speed, sure it wont handle as well or have a drivers feel but for a car that is mainly a daily driver it has near supercar performance, top speed wise. If it could handle or be a drivers car it would be a bargain supercar!

Jostyrostelli · October 25th, 2004, 5:19 PM

How stupid is that, to make a merc go 215mph....that's fricking 344km/h
WHERE do you want to drive that fast? That's just lame images/smilies/mellow.gif

No offence btw images/smilies/wink.gif

justin syder · October 25th, 2004, 5:34 PM

of course you wont be doing that speed but it shows the potential of the car. you can tell ppl it goes up to 215mph and that makes it cool. It goes under cool in the cool wall images/smilies/wink.gif

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you wont go max speed in most supercars anyway so i dont know why u brang up the "WHERE do you want to drive that fast?" comment.

zenon · October 25th, 2004, 5:44 PM

^ Ya, a top speed like that shows the engine is engineered extremely well. That is assuming it did survive the test though - they never really mention excessive engine wear or anything in top speed tests, but I assume it probably survived well.

If I had the money, I'd save myself quite a few bucks and get a Ford GT though. images/smilies/wink.gif

Jostyrostelli · October 25th, 2004, 5:55 PM

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Originally Posted by justin syder

of course you wont be doing that speed but it shows the potential of the car. you can tell ppl it goes up to 215mph and that makes it cool. It goes under cool in the cool wall images/smilies/wink.gif

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you wont go max speed in most supercars anyway so i dont know why u brang up the "WHERE do you want to drive that fast?" comment.

Sure, but those are really "sportscars" Koenigsegg, Murc..you know..
I thinks it's kind of lame to make a nice merc going so fast..but I do understand it's more a showoff thing from MB images/smilies/wink.gif

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If I had the money, I'd save myself quite a few bucks and get a Ford GT though.

Yes, it's faster then a CGT and an SLR! And about 20times cheaper! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

bahnstormer · October 25th, 2004, 7:36 PM

i've seen motorcycles that go faster than that
lame-o cars....all that rubber slowing them down

Renesis · October 25th, 2004, 10:09 PM

saw a black one this morning.. well SL55 not 65 obviously

jasonchiu · October 26th, 2004, 7:45 AM

i seen SL65 in a automall in HK looks so much better than the 55 and 500-600's for some reason, maybe the kit.

MercedesAMG · October 27th, 2004, 3:57 AM

the SL65 trully is an amazing car.. but not the best car Mercedes has ever made lol

justin syder · October 27th, 2004, 4:00 AM

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the SL65 trully is an amazing car.. but not the best car Mercedes has ever made lol

Im a huge Benz fan and can admit that too images/smilies/wink.gif

. I think their bread and butter remains in luxury, comfort, style and electronics. Its easier to use COMMAND to change a track on a cd than the i-drive nob. images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Jostyrostelli · October 27th, 2004, 4:40 AM

No the best is the 300SL Gullwing off course

Kip_6666 · October 27th, 2004, 11:39 AM

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Ty images/smilies/smile.gif

Daniel · October 27th, 2004, 2:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jostyrostelli

No the best is the 300SL Gullwing off course

Agreed. But then again they cost millions and are not really cars. In The Museum category I'd rather have a Ferrari 250GTO. images/smilies/smile.gif

Kip_6666 · October 27th, 2004, 4:06 PM

1950 SLR Coupe, thats the mercedes to have.

jasonchiu · October 28th, 2004, 4:42 AM

gull wing is ugly

Daniel · October 28th, 2004, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonchiu

gull wing is ugly

WTF!? If that is ugly, Your Skyline looks like my poo! images/smilies/lol.gif

Are you serious?

Renesis · October 28th, 2004, 2:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonchiu

gull wing is ugly

go shoot yourself

haz · October 28th, 2004, 2:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonchiu

gull wing is ugly

go screw yourself up a tree dude ... you know nuttna bout classics if you really mean that !!!!!!!!

haz

justin syder · October 28th, 2004, 2:35 PM

some ppl only like comtemporary looking cars so i can see where he says it looks ugly but the 300SL Gullwing, the Shelby GT500 '67 and the Ferrari 250GTO '66 are my top 3 best looking classical cars. true beauty!!

Daniel · October 28th, 2004, 10:02 PM

^ You forgot E-Type Jag and GT40, those are my top 5 pre 90's. (80's was a bad year) images/smilies/wink.gif

October 25th, 2004, 5:19 PM	#2
Jostyrostelli Joined: May 29th, 2004 Last Online: March 16th, 2010 Posts: 8,062 Rep Power: 33	How stupid is that, to make a merc go 215mph....that's fricking 344km/h WHERE do you want to drive that fast? That's just lame No offence btw __________________ Your talents are not an achievement. What you do with them is. Owner of a 1970 Beetle 1300. (click for movies) Water is only to do the dishes.

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justin syder Joined: Dec 8th, 2003 Last Online: August 18th, 2009 Location: New York, USA Age: 29 Posts: 4,098 Car: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E Rep Power: 35	of course you wont be doing that speed but it shows the potential of the car. you can tell ppl it goes up to 215mph and that makes it cool. It goes under cool in the cool wall . you wont go max speed in most supercars anyway so i dont know why u brang up the "WHERE do you want to drive that fast?" comment. __________________ "I’ll sock you in the goddamn face and you’ll stay plastered!" -William F. Buckley Jr. Ich Fahre Deutschen, Ich Fahre Mercedes-Benz.

October 25th, 2004, 5:44 PM	#4
zenon VIP Joined: Mar 8th, 2004 Last Online: April 3rd, 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 2,546 Rep Power: 27	^ Ya, a top speed like that shows the engine is engineered extremely well. That is assuming it did survive the test though - they never really mention excessive engine wear or anything in top speed tests, but I assume it probably survived well. If I had the money, I'd save myself quite a few bucks and get a Ford GT though. __________________ *Disclaimer: 'Official "What's that Song?" Guy' unless said song is European house music or sung in German.

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Jostyrostelli Joined: May 29th, 2004 Last Online: March 16th, 2010 Posts: 8,062 Rep Power: 33	No the best is the 300SL Gullwing off course __________________ Your talents are not an achievement. What you do with them is. Owner of a 1970 Beetle 1300. (click for movies) Water is only to do the dishes.

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jasonchiu Banned Joined: May 26th, 2004 Last Online: August 26th, 2005 Location: hong kong Posts: 5,216 Rep Power: 0	i seen SL65 in a automall in HK looks so much better than the 55 and 500-600's for some reason, maybe the kit.

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Kip_6666 I Bought This Title :o Joined: May 17th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: The Netherlands Age: 24 Posts: 3,056 Car: Saab 9-3 2.0t @ stage 3 now & Saab Viggen Rep Power: 58	1950 SLR Coupe, thats the mercedes to have. __________________ http://www.internet-memes.com Now with 50% less database error My Flickr

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jasonchiu Banned Joined: May 26th, 2004 Last Online: August 26th, 2005 Location: hong kong Posts: 5,216 Rep Power: 0	gull wing is ugly

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justin syder Joined: Dec 8th, 2003 Last Online: August 18th, 2009 Location: New York, USA Age: 29 Posts: 4,098 Car: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E Rep Power: 35	some ppl only like comtemporary looking cars so i can see where he says it looks ugly but the 300SL Gullwing, the Shelby GT500 '67 and the Ferrari 250GTO '66 are my top 3 best looking classical cars. true beauty!! __________________ "I’ll sock you in the goddamn face and you’ll stay plastered!" -William F. Buckley Jr. Ich Fahre Deutschen, Ich Fahre Mercedes-Benz.

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