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Rumors about a Mercedes SLC-Class started awhile back and for s short period of time, it was believed that the new SLS AMG would be called the SLC. Obviously, this is not the case, but hopes for an SLC are still not lost as Mercedes will indeed offer the SLC in an unexpected package. The SLC-Class will actually be the baby brother of the SLS and will be set to attack models like the Porsche 911. Compared to the SLS, the future SLC will be lighter and slimmer with the use of plenty of carbon fiber and aluminum. In a shocking twist of SLS insult, the SLC will be devoid of gullwing doors. As for the engine, the future Mercedes SLC will come with two different options. The first will be a twin turbo V6 producing 350 HP and the second will be a V8 engine with an output of 500 HP. The less dramatic specifications of the Mercedes SLC have also given way to a cheaper price tag compared to that of its brother. Expect to pay somewhere under 100,000 Euro, or about $145,000 at the current exchange rates. As a reminder, the SLC name was first used as a market name for the Mercedes C107 from 1971 to 1981. These vehicles were sold in three different versions - 280, 380 and 500 SLC - and were powered by either an inline-6 engine or a V8 for the top versions. The name, SLC, is expected to be revived sometime in 2014. UPDATE 11/09/2011: British magazine, CAR, is offering new details on the upcoming Mercedes SLC set to be released in 2015 - when the SLS goes out of production. The model will be offered in both coupe and roadster versions and, unlike previous rumors have stated, will only be offered with a V8 engine downsized to 4.0 liter. The model will be built on the same aluminum-intensive engineering layout as the SLS, but it will feature a lighter curb weight, even better handling qualities, and exceptional performance. UPDATE 01/13/2012: Motor Trend has revealed that the future baby SLS will make its world debut later this year at the 2012 Frankfurt Motor Show and that it will be the first model sold under the AMG badge. Their news, however, comes with a big problem: according to them, the new baby SLS is known as the SLV and will be ready to take on models like the Porsche Boxster and Porsche Cayman. Previous rumors stated that the baby SLS would be known as the SLC and that it would compete against the Porsche 911. So, are we talking about two different models or a downgrade of expectations? UPDATE 02/07/2012: Mercedes has finally green-lighted the upcoming SLC-Class, the company’s rival for the Porsche 911/991. In an interview with AutoCar, AMG boss Ola Kallenius confirmed that the model will be offered in both coupe and roadster versions and will go on sale in 2013. Prices will start from £80,000 - about $125k at the current exchange rates. Expect it to be powered by a 500 HP twin-turbocharged 5.4-liter V8 engine, which will sprint it up to a top speed of 180 mph. UPDATE 04/30/2012: Today we have a new rendering for you for the upcoming Mercedes SLC. .
30 comments: Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Honestly, I’m getting bored on the platform that Mercedes’s cars always had. However, I’m still glad that they maintain the impressive engine on it. Anyway, what’s the interior of it, looks like?
 Well, I have to agree with them, that it really looks like their other cars and the only good thing on this vehicle is that it truly had an impressive engine specification. Anyway, I am hoping that the interior features would be impressive enough for it.
 As expected from Mercedes. The performance of the car is impressive, but I agree that they are lacking on the designs of their car. If the idea of using a sporty design and a powerful engine with an economy car will be done. That would be great.
 Probably, they would do that more on the economy aspect of the car. While it won’t be as powerful as the AMG line, it would still be quite good enough, for a lower prize.
 Actually, I don’t think this Mercedes-Benz will gonna hit in the year 2014 since it looks the same as the normal design of a car. I think the only thing that we could be proud of is, it had a very powerful performance. Thanks to it!
 I am still a bit confused about how this one would actually go. I mean, the AMG line is all about power, so how can you expect this one to attract interest if it would be lesser on that part.
 Hmm, is this one going to more like the economy version of the SLS? Well, that would actually be just fine with me, as long as they will be able to maintain the same great performance.
 Oh! I think this production would too late for the Porsche 911! So, they are planning to compete this production on the Porsche car? hmm. I think comparing the two..Mercedes car is less powerful.
 Yeah, I think this car is the re-badging version of SLS AMG. However, its a good thing that they are using a V8 technology for this future cars and I think 500 hp is quite impressive.
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11.16.2011 @ 00:20