As recently as two months, from Mercedes-Benz finally ratified officially, it was just a rumor: The Making of medium-scale sports, based on the SL platform. Well, it seems more than just a rumor. With the SLC name and with the intention of proposing as the younger brother sales of sporting flagship of the entire history of the German mark, the SLS AMG alias Gullwing.
Does that model looks?
After this confirmation, spy photographers have captured some snapshots of the prototype tests. At first glance, the model sports the same design as the SLS AMG, we saw a few days here, but of a size that seems much smaller.
This does not translate in the future coupe will be released with the same lines as its upscale sibling, but its aesthetic similarity may be because the prototype has used some body panels of the SLS in its testing period, to confuse the staff. The new model will have its own design; you all know the conclusion of the last tests of the prototype.
For now, know the technical details of the SLC AMG most relevant, since by far not been made public, but surely that will compete with other sports with similar characteristics as the Porsche 911, Bentley Continental GT or the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2012.
Some more details ...
To achieve optimum weight reduction, aluminum panels used Mercedes and, perhaps, carbon fiber, reducing significantly the weight of the model.
As for its engine, rumored to carry a 5.5-liter V8 engine specially prepared by the sports division of Mercedes house. The power could range between 350 and 420 hp, enough to meet even the legendary 911 Carrera.
Although there may also be a more frugal V6, economic and notorious. We do not know is that as you look at the SLS AMG, but were pretty sure Mercedes SLC will leave the door without Gull Wing to maintain the quality of SLS AMG and its doors as most features.
In the coming weeks, well know more of the model. Insurance with the emergence of new images soon new Mercedes coupe, and at least something more than its price. The wait for another two years we will do forever. But, we will inform you in detail...