2010 Mercedes SLC Gullwing Spy Photos
November 3, 2008 by Alborz Fallah
In August we saw the first pictures of the “C197” testing in the States, now we have even more pictures of what will surely be Mercedes answer to the growing number of German supercars.
The “Mercedes Gullwing” has often been referred to as the SLC, but we’re expecting the production version to have a new name and quite possibly sit under the AMG brand. Although nothing is official and Mercedes are yet to confirm any details, a bright silver paddle shifter has been spotted by our spy directly behind the steering wheel suggesting this will only be available as a automated-manual.
Six, seven or maybe even 8 gears might be in order. We can see a strip of LED, daytime running lights along the bottom of the headlight clusters. There also seem to be additional LEDs in the top section of the headlight cluster.
Another details that pops out are the large cross-drilled, slotted rotors. Those large rotors will be stopping a set of Pirelli tires. We’re also pretty sure a large Mercedes star will be dead centre on the grill much like it appeared on the 300 SL.
The Gullwing is expected to be introduced at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, with a limited run of sales for a period of two years. Production numbers will likely be around 6000 units a year and should carry a price tag of several hundred thousand dollars. We’re hearing horsepower estimates in the 550-650 range, with power expected to come from a forced-induction V8, or maybe even a V10.
Tags: Mercedes-Benz SLC, Mercedes-Benz SLS Gullwing
im telling ya, this thing is gonna be sweet, and i can garauntee it’s going to look like a modern Merc 300SL.
u can see it, long bonnet, ridge above the front wheel arch, small cabin and sloped rear – oh yeh, and the fact it’s gull-winged!
gonna be a nice car…
Dodge viper anyone
mitch,
thats the first thing i said when i saw it
Knowing MB,the engine will most likely be a 8.0L V10 twin turbocharged and twin supercharged….you know, to get that low down torque.
Actually the current Viper looks more stylish than this car.
It looks like a Bastard-ised; American-ised McLaren SL-R
I don’t think he original Gull-wing wasn’t as long as this..
If Mercedes Benz are going to bring back the “Retro” Look of original Gullwing they should put Gull-Wing doors on an [AMG] SLK 320 Kompressor.. as its approximately the same size and weight [etc] as the original.