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2007 SL Facelift - More details by merc1
Feb 15, 2006 (2:29 am)
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Mercedes at Geneva 2006 by merc1
Feb 16, 2006 (3:36 am)
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Offical press release on the CLK63, CLS63, and facelifted SL models.
 
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Re: Mercedes SL 63 [merc1] by scott1256
Feb 20, 2006 (7:59 am)
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Replying to: merc1 (Feb 16, 2006 3:36 am)

Thanks as usual for all the info, Merc1.
 
Have you seen HP/Torque numbers for the SL 65 AMG anywhere?
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Re: Mercedes SL 63 [scott1256] by merc1
Feb 20, 2006 (10:22 am)
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Replying to: scott1256 (Feb 20, 2006 7:59 am)

The numbers for the SL65 stay the same I think 612hp and 738lb-ft of torque or 604hp in U.S. numbers.
 
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I expect the SL 63.... [merc1] by scott1256
Feb 22, 2006 (7:48 am)
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Replying to: merc1 (Feb 20, 2006 10:22 am)

will have a HP/torque boost in the next 12-18 months.
 
The spread between the V-8 and the V-12 has traditionally been greater than what it now is.
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Re: I expect the SL 63.... [scott1256] by merc1
Feb 22, 2006 (9:57 pm)
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Replying to: scott1256 (Feb 22, 2006 7:48 am)

Well when they do come out with the SL/CL/S "63" models they'll likely have a turbo version of the new AMG V8 with like 550-570hp. At that time I expect the "65" cars to get a boost to 650hp to keep them comfortably ahead of the new V8 models. I'm betting on the 2008 model year for this to take place.
 
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Re: I expect the SL 63.... [merc1] by scott1256
Feb 23, 2006 (7:02 am)
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Replying to: merc1 (Feb 22, 2006 9:57 pm)

That would be my guess about the timetable also. When this happens:
 
1) the actual HP spread between the V-8 and V-12 SLs will be bigger than ever.
 
2) on a percentage basis (14% boost from 570HP to 650 HP) the difference will be less than in the past.
 
For instance in 2002, the SL 600 was almost 29% more powerful than the SL 500, having 389 HP vs. the 302 HP of the V-8.
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Re: I expect the SL 63.... [scott1256] by merc1
Feb 23, 2006 (10:29 pm)
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Replying to: scott1256 (Feb 23, 2006 7:02 am)

I'm reading now on GCZ (GermanCarZone) that Mercedes is going to show a direct-injection version of the 3.5L V6. It produces 292hp (288 in the U.S.)/270 lb-ft torque in the facelifted E350 with a projected 26.6 MPG rating. Just like always expect this engine to spread to all the "350" models before the end of 2006. When I see something offical I'll post it here of course. This was taken from a rough translation of a German magazine. All of this is supposed to be shown at Geneva in a week or so.
 
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Will the new by scott1256
Feb 24, 2006 (5:49 am)
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SL 350 be available in the US at some point?
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Re: Will the new [scott1256] by merc1
Feb 24, 2006 (8:57 am)
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Replying to: scott1256 (Feb 24, 2006 5:49 am)

I doubt it. MBUSA seems to have sworn off entry level engines in the SL and other high-end models for good. There won't ever be a CLS350 or S350 either for the U.S. market it seems. I can see a S320 CDI being sold here, but a "regular" V6 S/SL nope.
 
I personally wouldn't mind seeing a CLK280 or E280 with the smaller 3L 228hp V6. BMW sells plenty of 525is without a problem.
 
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