SL = new F1 safety car (pic) | FerrariChat
Buy

SL = new F1 safety car (pic)

Discussion in 'F1' started by shahedc, Mar 17, 2008.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 1 of 2
  1. shahedc

    shahedc Formula 3

    Jun 4, 2007
    1,625
    Washington DC
    #1 shahedc, Mar 17, 2008
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    When I first saw the new SL recently, I didn't like the fake concept pictures, and couldn't get used to the actual car when the real pics came out.

    Then, I saw the new SL in F1, riding with Hamilton with the others in tow.

    I paused my DVR, and used my camera phone to snap this pic... I like :D
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  2. lmunz22

    lmunz22 Formula 3

    Jan 16, 2007
    1,224
    #2 lmunz22, Mar 17, 2008
    Apart from that one angle, it is extremely ugly and unmanly.

    Can you just imagine a 599 or even an Enzo as a safety car? Much better!
     
  3. ItaliaF1

    ItaliaF1 F1 Veteran

    Aug 28, 2005
    5,083
    Nashville,TN
    Full Name:
    John Burrow
    #3 ItaliaF1, Mar 17, 2008
    I actually like look of the new SL(much better than the previous model).

    A 599 Safety Car would be sick.
     
  4. lmunz22

    lmunz22 Formula 3

    Jan 16, 2007
    1,224
    #4 lmunz22, Mar 17, 2008
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
  5. 1_can_dream

    1_can_dream F1 Veteran

    Jan 7, 2006
    8,051
    Colorado
    Full Name:
    Kyle
    #5 1_can_dream, Mar 17, 2008
    Holy crap that thing is butt ugly...
     
  6. 505T

    505T Formula Junior

    Jan 26, 2004
    377
    Dallas, TX
    Full Name:
    Sam
    #6 505T, Mar 17, 2008
    If it looks so bad, tell me why they will sell them like hot cakes?
     
  7. ferraridude615

    ferraridude615 F1 Veteran

    May 4, 2006
    5,836
    Texas
    #7 ferraridude615, Mar 17, 2008
    I looked at the laps on live timing when the safety car was out, they were lapping at 2:10 +, more than 40 seconds off the lap. They need a faster safety car.

    I suggested in another thread that the winning constructor get to choose the Safety car, certainly an incentive to try and win.
     
  8. saleensr302

    saleensr302 Rookie

    Aug 10, 2006
    19
    dayton ohio
    Full Name:
    jeff
    #8 saleensr302, Mar 17, 2008
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
  9. WJHMH

    WJHMH Two Time F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Sep 5, 2001
    26,454
    Panther City, Texas
    Full Name:
    WJHMH
    #9 WJHMH, Mar 17, 2008
    Someone explain to me why Mercedes has a lock on the safety cars for 2008? Is it to much to ask for a 599 safety car or something else?
     
  10. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Oct 17, 2001
    34,432
    Full Name:
    Joe Mansion
    #10 amenasce, Mar 17, 2008
    That front looks out of place on an SL . Belongs on a muscle car.
     
  11. Necx0

    Necx0 Karting

    Dec 13, 2007
    182
    Australia
    Full Name:
    Scott
    #11 Necx0, Mar 18, 2008
    I thought it looked horrible when I first saw the pics of the new SL. Now I think it looks absolutely fabulous. Love it to death.

    If it was doing 2min10's that is amazingly fast for a road car. Remember the GT class are only doing about 2minflats.
     
  12. Remy Zero

    Remy Zero Two Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 26, 2005
    23,476
    KL, Malaysia
    Full Name:
    MC Cool Breeze
    #12 Remy Zero, Mar 18, 2008
  13. URY914

    URY914 Formula Junior

    Feb 17, 2004
    608
    Temple Terrace FL
    Full Name:
    Paul
    #13 URY914, Mar 18, 2008
    MB is the safety car because they are paying for it. Simple really.

    It looks like something a MILF would drive to get her nails done. Any F-car would be better.
     
  14. TRScotty

    TRScotty F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Oct 12, 2006
    2,505
    Tyler, Texas
    Full Name:
    Scotty
    #14 TRScotty, Mar 18, 2008
    The current or "previous" SL is a stunner.
    A beatiful car in every way.

    This is, well, horrible.

    CL 63 "Black" is better looking.
     
  15. jk0001

    jk0001 F1 Veteran

    Oct 18, 2005
    6,706
    Sun Coast
    Full Name:
    Jim
    #15 jk0001, Mar 18, 2008
    Mercedes Benz is starting to look like a rice burner tuner from hell. What happened to the flowing lines. Now its all scoops and ducts. Mercedes use to look classy.
     
  16. 1_can_dream

    1_can_dream F1 Veteran

    Jan 7, 2006
    8,051
    Colorado
    Full Name:
    Kyle
    #16 1_can_dream, Mar 18, 2008
    For the same reason any other MB sells, rich people need one as a status symbol no matter how ugly they look. Personally I'd go with a BMW or a Lexus over a Mercedes anyday.
     
  17. shahedc

    shahedc Formula 3

    Jun 4, 2007
    1,625
    Washington DC
    #17 shahedc, Mar 18, 2008
    what if it breaks down with all the other Ferrari engines breaking down!!! :D

    maybe they just need a Mercedes engine to keep up with Hamilton.. ;)

    <ducks for cover>

    ~shahedc
    .
     
  18. ferraridude615

    ferraridude615 F1 Veteran

    May 4, 2006
    5,836
    Texas
    #18 ferraridude615, Mar 18, 2008
    <Throws object at shahedc> :)

    Funny man
     
  19. shahedc

    shahedc Formula 3

    Jun 4, 2007
    1,625
    Washington DC
    #19 shahedc, Mar 18, 2008
    LOL... I was going to say "just kidding"... but am I? :D

    ~shahedc
    .
     
  20. silk32

    silk32 Formula Junior

    Jul 16, 2005
    543
    ASS MASS N.Attleboro
    Full Name:
    matt
    #20 silk32, Mar 18, 2008
    love the look of the new sl63
     
  21. jeffashcraft

    jeffashcraft Formula Junior

    Jun 14, 2006
    277
    Dallas TX
    Full Name:
    Jeff Ashcraft
    #21 jeffashcraft, Mar 18, 2008
    I don't particularly care for the looks, but the V-8 engine sounded very nice on TV fom Australia.
     
  22. Dipsomaniac

    Dipsomaniac F1 Veteran

    Mar 23, 2006
    5,956
    Doha/Sydney
    Full Name:
    Derek K
    #22 Dipsomaniac, Mar 18, 2008
    Isn't A1GP using the F599 as their safety car since signing the supply deal with Ferrari last year?
     
  23. Remy Zero

    Remy Zero Two Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 26, 2005
    23,476
    KL, Malaysia
    Full Name:
    MC Cool Breeze
    #23 Remy Zero, Mar 19, 2008
    yep ;)
     
  24. SlvSurfer

    SlvSurfer Formula Junior

    Nov 18, 2005
    979
    Monaco/Canada
    #24 SlvSurfer, Mar 19, 2008
    Just found these pics:

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
  25. shahedc

    shahedc Formula 3

    Jun 4, 2007
    1,625
    Washington DC
    #25 shahedc, Mar 19, 2008
    Love the 599... but the safety lights on its roof just look out of place!

    ~shahedc
    .
     
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page