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Discussion in 'Other German' started by C. Losito, Apr 8, 2005.

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  1. C. Losito

    C. Losito Formula Junior

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    #1 C. Losito, Apr 8, 2005
    (I couldn't find this if it has been posted before)

    http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/convertibles/0504_mercedes_benz_sl65_amg/

    Automobile magazine took an SL65 and did what comes naturally for a car with 700+ lb-ft. of torque (though somewhat unnaturally for an SL): they took it to the drag strip. Looks like some of the racers had an issue with the "F'n rich kid" but others offered pointers and advice.

    What a monster of a car; I'd love to drive one!
     
  2. 62 250 GTO

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    #2 62 250 GTO, Apr 8, 2005
    11.5 nearing 120 mph... not bad for the first timer {in a very quick car}.
     
  3. JAM1

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    #3 JAM1, Apr 8, 2005
    I have a friend that bought a 2004 SL55 last spring and I was lucky enough to drive it... very fun car! Then, I saw him around Christmas and he told me he had ordered a 2005 SL65 and I thought it was silly... his car was quick enough for a MBZ. Apparently not... and now I want one too!
     
  4. Vibrant_5oh

    Vibrant_5oh Karting

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    #4 Vibrant_5oh, Apr 8, 2005
    With all the electronics MB puts into these AMG's, they're said to be relatively easy to get pretty good times out of, even from a not so experienced drag racer. Not that iv'e ever driven an MB AMG of that caliber myself, but that's what i've heard.

    Very fast car.
     
  5. white_fly

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    #5 white_fly, Apr 9, 2005
    I wonder what a car like that could do with some good ol' Mickey Thompson's.
     
  6. Vibrant_5oh

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    #6 Vibrant_5oh, Apr 9, 2005
    Big and littles, with the front wheels a couple of inches off the ground during launch..... Pretty funny and odd image/thought.
     

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