We just photographed a Mercedes/AMG gullwinged-prototype with many more visible details than ever before!
Codenamed "C197", the "Mercedes Gullwing" has often been referred to as the SLC, but we're expecting the production version to have a new name and will likely be sold under the AMG brand.
While the details are sparse, 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 center on the front 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 or the V12 from the SL65 AMG Black series.
photo:Lehmann Photo-Syndication / Brenda Priddy & Company
Codenamed "C197", the "Mercedes Gullwing" has often been referred to as the SLC, but we're expecting the production version to have a new name and will likely be sold under the AMG brand.
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While the details are sparse, 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 center on the front 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 or the V12 from the SL65 AMG Black series.
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photo:Lehmann Photo-Syndication / Brenda Priddy & Company
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