New Gullwing

[key1710]

Ive heard a few rumours that there might be a new gullwing anyone know if this is ture?

[Ferrer]

There won't be any new Gullwing, AFAIK.

Apparently the SLR will be replaced by two cars. On the lower end (if it can be called that way) there will be the SL65 AMG Black Series promising SLR-like pace without the SLR's price tag.

And then there will be the flagship supercar which so far has been called the SLC. Altough that inevitable remembers of the R107 Coupes. I'm not sure that's the association Mercede-Benz wants...

First three pics are of the SL, the other three of the SLC.

[Sledgehammer]

The SLC closely resembles a viper. I wonder how that incredibly long front end will affect front and rear weight balance.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by Sledgehammer

The SLC closely resembles a viper. I wonder how that incredibly long front end will affect front and rear weight balance.

It resembles a Viper because it's a test mule based on the Viper.

[Waugh-terfall]

Wow, ViperCerbera cross. I always wondered what a TVR, Dodge bastard lovechild would look like

[dydzi]

those bodies are put only to mislead viewers... you only caught the bait

[Waugh-terfall]

I know, I'm just exclaiming at what they look like

[70cuda88]

i like how there are two separate pairs of wheels on the SL

[mclaren_crazy]

Originally Posted by 70cuda88

i like how there are two separate pairs of wheels on the SL

I just noticed that and was gonna ask does anyone know if there is a reason for that?

[Dantera22B]

Probably just what was lying around in the parts bin. wheels aren't all that important in development i don't think.

[Waugh-terfall]

or they needed super wide rears and the ones on the front weren't big enough?

[092326001]

probably had to do with what they needed and what they had on hand at the time

[key1710]

I just found a article that said this:
Mercedes is planning a new flagship sports car in the shape of a stunning 21st-century Gullwing. It will be placed somwhere between the SL roadster and the Mercedes McLaren SLR supercar and it is believed to become one of the most desirable performance machines on the planet.

The 2010 Gullwing will be developed by Mercedes’ sporting arm, AMG and although it is still in its early stages, one element of the design is paramount - the doors. Bringing back memories of the 1954 300 SL, Mercedes will cash in on its heritage, in the same way as Ford has with its GT, BMW with the MINI, and Fiat will with the 500.

To go with its hi-tech structure, the Gullwing will need a powerful engine for earth-shattering performance. So the Gullwing it is believed to be powered by a bi-turbo V8 unit is the hot tip, with power outputs possibly reaching a staggering 750bhp. The car will also feature a seven-speed automatic offering manual controls through paddleshifters moun­ted on the steering wheel.

The Mercedes Gullwing is likely to be unveiled in 2010 at a major international motor show.
gullwing_2w.jpg

[Auxin]

Im really looking forward to this car. I just wonder how much of an impact the lack of McLarens input will have. This has the potential to be an amazing car and an incredible mess.

[Ferrer]

IIRC that rendering is very old indeed.