Baby Mercedes SLS Ready to rival the Porsche 911 and Jaguar C-X16
Written By motoplus on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 | 7:38 AM
Stuttgart - Competition in the supersport segment car louder. The reason, a subsidiary of Daimler-Benz, AMG, which specialized in producing sports cars, is preparing a Baby SLS gullwing doors. Size, smaller than the SLS is marketed today and is expected to compete with the Porsche 911 and Jaguar C-X16.
Baby SLS emergence of this information directly conveyed by Christoph Jung, Director of the Division of Development and Performance of AMG to Auto Express. "There is still room for the AMG model under the SLS, to compete with the Porsche 911. This is an upcoming AMG market and while we determine the right package, "he explained.
Twin-Turbo
Further, Baby SLS will use a new twin-turbo engine. Jung added the success of SLS with gullwing doors - in the UK are sold 1680.000 pounds (Rp2, 331 billion) - as evidenced by sales since Commencing the first in 2009 reached 5,000 units worldwide. Instead continue berkembangan with Roadsternya version. AMG was given the freedom to develop products and separate from the parent of Mercedes-Benz.
"It's important to develop our brand. See Porsche 911, a huge success! They do an excellent job over the years. Now, SLS has proved our success. Porsche is now seen as a competitor AMG. Our votes can make a supersport cars. "
Two Seats
Although the new sports car is still an early stage, Jung leaked some details. Among other things, the cabin two places, V8 engine mounted in front. "Must be V8. This is a legacy and our customers expect, "said Jung
Engine capacity, 5.5-liter twin-turbo 500 PS generate energy, motion of the rear wheels, 7-speed transmission with double clutch. Ability to sprint 0-100 km / h in just 4 seconds and be able to speed up 300 kph.
"We have to determine the performance to approach competitors. We still need a lot more development. Must be able to ensure the correct product inidi tracks. Not simply rely on power, the top in its class. Must be thorough, the package ", continued Jung
The new model is said to be very efficient because it comes with stopt-start system. Improved engine performance with the target the more efficient fuel consumption.
As one rival, Jung gave a special attention to the Jaguars. "It is very interesting for me to see C-X16 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
(Zone Otomotif)
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