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Kayvan

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Gullwing SLS
« on: August 17, 2009, 16:23:20 »
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Re: Gullwing SLS
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2009, 16:36:38 »
From what I've read it has basically the same dimensions as the Viper.  Makes sense since the two companies had briefly merged.
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Re: Gullwing SLS
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2009, 21:21:19 »
Hmm, now that you mention it, it does have some Viper resemblance. 
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Kayvan

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Re: Gullwing SLS
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2009, 21:56:18 »
Its an all new space frame chassis...they used viper cladding on test mules
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Re: Gullwing SLS
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2009, 16:50:16 »
There was only ever one "Gullwing," all the rest are marketing imitations.  In my humble opinion, one of the biggest mistakes M-B ever made was to resurrect the "300SL" badge and apply it to a personal car.  Thankfully, that issue was short lived.
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Kayvan

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Re: Gullwing SLS
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2009, 17:21:57 »
I agree.

The SLR was not great, bloated, scissor doors, cushy ride, with SLK nose job, and terrible sales.

This SLS is a better iteration; and will give exotic buyers another well-engineered option besides, Audi R10, Gallardo, and finicky Italian exotica.

Gullwing doors/spacframe chassis is a landmark in automotive design and needs to be emulated once a century.

http://jalopnik.com/5342610/mercedes-sls-amg-convertible-spotted-in-cali/gallery/
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Kayvan

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Re: Gullwing SLS
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2009, 16:09:05 »
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Kayvan

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Re: Gullwing SLS
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2009, 14:27:21 »
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Re: Gullwing SLS
« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2009, 15:02:57 »
Regrettably I think the rear is "butt-ugly", literally...  :'( Can't afford one, anyhow.

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Kayvan

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Re: Gullwing SLS
« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2009, 16:00:20 »
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Kayvan

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« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2009, 02:39:36 »
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Kayvan

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Re: Gullwing SLS
« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2009, 16:08:52 »
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Kayvan

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Re: Gullwing SLS
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2009, 17:46:32 »
I just saw two of these outside my apartment in NYC / SoHo....one Works Silver, the other Dark Blue 

Mercedes definitely picked the right spot to show it off, with hot Models walking by and around the corner from the old CBGB.

In one one word, its stunning.  Very muscular, low, wide, hunkered down, and creases/details in body that dont come across in pics.  The back is tappered and wraps the wheels/exhuast ports.

The exhuast note is exactly like the Ford GT.

They have a winner; this will be sold out.
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Kayvan

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Re: Gullwing SLS
« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2009, 19:15:07 »
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Kayvan

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« Reply #14 on: November 05, 2009, 19:20:35 »
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Re: Gullwing SLS
« Reply #15 on: November 05, 2009, 20:41:03 »
So, Kayvan, I'd be willing to bet money on you getting one within the year!
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Kayvan

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Re: Gullwing SLS
« Reply #16 on: November 05, 2009, 22:13:09 »
I have to find the money......but I will eventually. 8)
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Kayvan

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Re: Gullwing SLS
« Reply #17 on: November 09, 2009, 18:24:24 »
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