2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC (incl AMG SLC43)

[USZA]

S - silly
L - little
C -

Oh boy. I'd go worst-case-scenario on that.

 

[greg0205]

Oh boy. I'd go worst-case-scenario on that.

And we have a winner!

EDIT: Now, when you see one on the road, try think of it in any other context... I dare you.

 

[USZA]

And we have a winner!

EDIT: Now, when you see one on the road, try think of it in any other context... I dare you.

You just ruined it for me

 

[FiestaST]

S - silly
L - little
C -

Oh dear...

I hope no MB top brass see that

 

[greg0205]

Oh dear...

I hope no MB top brass see that

Sorry Fiesta...

 

[FiestaST]

Seldom we see a new or updated model that has less power & torque than the model it replaces.

"There's a more 'sensible' flagship at the top of the range as the previous V8-powered SLK 55 AMG makes way for the Mercedes-AMG SLC 43, featuring a new 3-litre twin-turbo V6. It pushes 270kW and 520Nm, 40kW and 20Nm less than the SLK 55, but at least it should be cheaper and more economical. The new flagship is no slouch either, with Mercedes quoting a 4.7 second 0-100km/h sprint and it should be quite nimble in the corners too, having inherited the 55's sport suspension."

http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/cars/...-is-a-freshened-up-slk-1.1961314#.VnKq9a9XerU

 

[FiestaST]

 

[FiestaST]

http://youtu.be/jurtkmPQUjQ

 

[FiestaST]

Launching in April.

Prices

SLC 200 - R680 600
SLC 300 - R753 400
SLC 43 - R988 000

http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/mercedes-new-slc-stunner-for-sa-we-have-prices-20160301

 

[FiestaST]

http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/driven-mercedes-amg-slc-43/

 

[FiestaST]

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-amg/slk-55/first-drives/2016-mercedes-amg-slc-43-review

 

[FNfal]

Looks good but 270 kW (40 kW less than the SLK 55) , why go backwards ? .

 

[FiestaST]

I agree its a strange strategy. It goes without saying the new "43" motor is more efficient than the old "55" motor. Could be longer term plans they will bump the power for an "S" or maybe even Black Series model like the old SLK 55 AMG Black.

 

[FNfal]

I agree its a strange strategy. It goes without saying the new "43" motor is more efficient than the old "55" motor. Could be longer term plans they will bump the power for an "S" or maybe even Black Series model like the old SLK 55 AMG Black.

That thing will get interesting if you put to much power round the corners with only two wheel drive .

 

[ahoudet]

Room for expansion to a 55 in the future maybe?

 

[FiestaST]

https://youtu.be/-4qjk4ghYzQ

 

[FiestaST]

 

[FiestaST]

"The SLC range starts from R684 476, with this SLC300 retailing for R756 136. The price includes a 6-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.

Our red SLC300 test unit had some extras fitted and using the Mercedes-Benz online configurator, we came to an estimated total of R794 400."

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mercedes-benz-slc300-2016-review/42468/

 

[Quantum Theory]

Mmm...

 

[FiestaST]

Slight elephant hey...

I would take the 'Stang between those two