AutoExpress says duringits interview with a Mercedes-Benz AMGexecutive, it was revealed that the Daimler performance division is working on a Porsche 911 killer. The babySLS AMG, which might be called the SLC AMG, will also feature a V8 engine. Smaller and shorter thanSLS, the thing is set to start a whole newline of sports cars from AMG.
AMG development director Christoph Jung told AE that there is space for a 911-type car atAMG. The only question is what kind of package it will carry. One answer tothat is the V8, but exactly which one remains a mystery. We can hazard a guess and say it will be oneof three, two of which are versions of the same motor, that stupendous 5.5-litre. In natural aspiration itheeds 310kW, while when strappedwith two turbos a heady 420kW can beyielded. The second motor is the 4.7-litretwin turbo, also sometimes making around 320kW.
Other than that, the car will only have two seats, just like big brother SLS AMG, be rear-wheel-driven (RWD)and have its engine up front. It will likely feature a 7-speed double-clutch gearbox and spawn several other variants,including a roadster (convertible)and a Black Series model. Whether the same gullwing doors will be employed isyet unknown.
Starting prices in Europe may hover at about €60 000 (R640 000) when it launches around 2015.
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