2011 Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG Rips the Nürburgring

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Various names have been thrown around for this ultra-exotic supercoupe, but for now we're calling it the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG. It will replace the McLaren-built SLR coupe and roadster in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Whether it will carry the Mercedes name or arrive badged purely as an AMG only is still unclear.

Since McLaren and Mercedes have parted ways, most of the development work on the SLC is being done by AMG with additional help from HWA, a racing company established by Hans Werner Aufrecht (HWA), one of the founding partners in AMG.

HWA will most likely concentrate on the body and suspension, while AMG builds the engine. Although the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series — another AMG project with HWA input — will use a twin-turbo V12, the SLC will most likely get a turbocharged V8 with similar horsepower.

Given that the V12 in the SL65 Black Series produces 670 horsepower, figure around 700 hp at least for the SLC. A fortified version of Mercedes' new MCT seven-speed automatic is the most likely transmission.

Viper bodywork is being used to keep the size and styling of the SLC under wraps. It's an effective tool, although it can't hide the car's long wheelbase and ultra-wide stance. According to Car magazine (which claims to have seen documents with the SLC's measurements), the wheelbase stands at 106.3 inches while the overall length is 183 inches. In comparison, the latest SL63 AMG has a 100.8-inch wheelbase and is 181.3 inches long. At 76.8 inches across, the SLC is also more than 5 inches wider than a standard SL.

With production of the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series still several months off, the introduction of the SLC is still at least a year away. This puts its start of production sometime in 2010. That should be soon enough to fill the gap left by the soon-to-be-departed SLR, yet far enough out to let any bad taste left by the failed McLaren/Mercedes collaboration fade away. Expect no such drama from AMG — and a better overall car.

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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG Rips the Nürburgring

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  • No you idiot. The ...

    No you idiot. The Viper is out of production after this generation.

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  • This is new VIPER!

    This is new VIPER!

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  • i´ve seen it live ...

    i´ve seen it live at Affalterbach, where AMG is located, and it sounds awesome

    like a monster!
    great! *thumbsup*

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  • PLEASE DON'T READ ...

    PLEASE DON'T READ THIS you will die in seven days if you don't post this comment on 10 videos in the next hour. if you do, tomorrow will be the best day of your life

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  • DEFINITLY... not ...

    DEFINITLY... not the Mercedes

    By DouLBi [Affiliate User] 1215069273 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • isn't it a ...

    isn't it a camuflaged dodge viper????

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  • monster car !

    monster car !

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  • Follow the steps ...

    Follow the steps and watch something amazing!

    1) Say who you like out loud 3 times
    2) Say who you Hate out loud 8 times
    3) Say your favorite song 1 time to urself
    4 Post this to 8 other videos
    5) Press F9 twice and wait

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    vaivaivaivai

    By DASAKECIMAMALI [Affiliate User] 1215013277 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • History repeats ! ...

    History repeats ! And legends return! this will be an awesome car I can't wait it to come out ...

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  • This car sounds ...

    This car sounds like a monster!

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  • looks ans sounds a ...

    looks ans sounds a lot like a viper
    i like Mercedes i like their car designs

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  • Don't correct ...

    Don't correct someone unless you know what you're talking about.

    Mercedes and Chrysler used to be under DaimlerChrysler. However in 2007, Chrysler was sold off, and now Mercedes is simply under Daimler AG.

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  • damn its fast! but ...

    damn its fast!

    but y hide it?
    it only makes ppl more anxious.?!

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  • good thing they're ...

    good thing they're not going to further shame mclaren's name by building a huge technobabble luxo boat cruiser.

    the only mclaren is the F1.

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  • look at my video of ...

    look at my video of it i have this car but i have only one video of it in blue

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  • What the F**k are ...

    What the F**k are they hiding it for? it's all over google if you look up 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLC and click "photos".
    well i'm glad they're using left over scraps from the viper to protect their treasures. i hope the recycle those scrap metal pieces from that ugly viper piece of S**t .

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    why is he whispering...

    By CARFANATIC552 [Affiliate User] 1214909314 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Do you have any ...

    Do you have any links to what this car will look like? Without the disguised body shell?

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  • LISTEN to the ...

    LISTEN to the narration. They stuck a viper body shell over their car to disguise it so that they can "surprise" everyone when they unveil it at some car show.

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  • NOT owned by GM! ...

    NOT owned by GM! Sheesh....Chrysler bought MB a few years ago.

    By Beatle1107 [Affiliate User] 1214900639 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • you do know that ...

    you do know that mercedes are own by GM don't you?

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  • Are you Stupid or ...

    Are you Stupid or you were Just born that way. If you listen 2 the Video they are using the Viper to hide the look of the Mercedes-Benz Idiot!

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  • Wow! Thats a great ...

    Wow! Thats a great look for the "Viper" This is subtlely sarcastic, yes.

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  • The poster of this ...

    The poster of this clip is a fucken moron.

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