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Discussion in 'Other German' started by FrostyAK, Jul 10, 2006.

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  1. FrostyAK

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    #1 FrostyAK, Jul 10, 2006
  2. Asian1118

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    #2 Asian1118, Jul 10, 2006
    For the upgrades it dosent look like it would be worth it. It dosent say anything about priceing but I'll guess it will tack on 20+K
    From the article:
    the SLR 722 Edition features a supercharged 5.5-Liter V8 producing 478kW/650 horsepower, as opposed to the standard SLR's 460kW/626 horsepower. The result is a supercar capable of accelerating from 0-62 mph in a mere 3.6 seconds (standard SLR: 3.8 seconds), 0-124 mph in 10.2 seconds (standard SLR: 10.6 seconds), and achieving a top speed of 209.4 mph (standard SLR: 207.5 mph).

    Now if they gave it 722Hp then you would have a car
     
  3. Skyler

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    #3 Skyler, Jul 10, 2006
    Maybe so, but it looks absolutely stunning with the black front lip and polished wheels!
     
  4. Asian1118

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    Does anyone know about pricing?
     
  5. DeuceRooster

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    #5 DeuceRooster, Jul 10, 2006
    Absolutley stunning!!
     
  6. damcgee

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    #6 damcgee, Jul 10, 2006
    Maybe I'm missing something.... This car has 24 more hp, and different wheels....
     
  7. brim

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    #7 brim, Jul 10, 2006
    I like it, and I think they got the wheels right.
     
  8. Doug.

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    #8 Doug., Jul 10, 2006
    ...And don't forget the limited "722" badging!
     
  9. BlueBiturbo

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    #9 BlueBiturbo, Jul 10, 2006
    Do they make SLR in RHD?
     
  10. Doug.

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    #10 Doug., Jul 10, 2006
    The UK cars come with it, I think. Almost certain.
     
  11. Pav

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    #11 Pav, Jul 11, 2006
    The sales aren't good for this car...

    They try to boost them by a hyper upper exclusive something with track club and other F-marketing standards... Doesn't smell good IMO.
     
  12. ItaliaF1

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    #12 ItaliaF1, Jul 17, 2006
  13. Doody

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    #13 Doody, Jul 17, 2006
    it might be a desperation play. it might have been on the drawing board since day one. regardless, it isn't gonna do much for demand imo.

    the SLR is an "interesting" car but it isn't a "compelling" car.

    doody.
     
  14. switchcars

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    #14 switchcars, Jul 17, 2006
    Extremely good looking.....but not enough HP difference. Like everyone else said :)
     
  15. mls

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    #15 mls, Jul 19, 2006
    No, but the CLK DTM was available in RHD.
     
  16. Tifosi66

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    #16 Tifosi66, Jul 19, 2006
    Agreed!
     
  17. ItaliaF1

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    #17 ItaliaF1, Jul 19, 2006
    I also think it's cool that you can finally manualy shift gears(paddle shifters). That original auto tranny would drive me crazy.
     
  18. ghost

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    #18 ghost, Jul 19, 2006
    Like the old wheels better. Heard you can't give SLR's away today.
     
  19. jpress

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    #19 jpress, Jul 23, 2006
    moved to the appropriate sub-forum
     
  20. Cavallini

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    #20 Cavallini, Jul 23, 2006
    The original makes the SLR look very overdone, confused and Bangled.

    Why doesn't MB take design cues from their racers which were so beautiful instead of these asymmetrical, gangly lines they've been making in the last 5 years?

    I suppose they had to do something with the 599 receiving so much praise. LOL


    Forza,



    Cavallini
     

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