Mercedes SLC Gullwing Spied Having Electrical Problems
Our thanks to WCF reader "Michael" for sending this one in. He spotted a Mercedes-Benz SLC Gullwing test car that had broken down near Affalterbach, Germany.
According to our tipster, the problems took place on 19 February, and were mainly due to some pretty bad issues with the electrics. Oh well; that"s what testing is for, right?
This is the second roadside incident we"ve seen with test vehicles in the last week. Previously, we reported on the 2010 BMW X1 getting stuck in snow and having to be pulled out by a much-less-expensive Volkswagen Tiguan. The Gullwing probably might be a much bigger issue if the electrical problems are endemic across all of their test vehicles.
Anyway, the new Mercedes-Benz SLC Gullwing is expected to debut next year with a big twin-turbo V8. That engine will be responsible for generating between 550 and 600 horsepower, while delivering around 445 ft-lb of torque. The car is expected to get a 7-tronic automatic transmission.
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any bets on the next manufacturer that"s gonna have pics of a broken/crashed/stuck concept car?
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by joe_limon | February 25, 2009 10:55 PM
who cares? honestly, this is why we have testing
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by BabyMilo | February 25, 2009 11:11 PM
at least we know it"s a true Mercedes!
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by sub39h | February 25, 2009 11:42 PM
The car is expected to get a 7-tronic automatic transmission.
man, does this gear box have enough power to prevent it self from ripping apart!
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by GRAVE | February 25, 2009 11:46 PM
well,, thats what tests for,,, BTW, why they dont use the V12 engin with that supercar,, !?? well,, they know their job much more than i do,, good luck merc
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by gege4u | February 26, 2009 12:12 AM
this v8 is proven for around 800hp - i think carlsson gave an ML63 AMG such a treatment for that kind of power. and if i"m not mistaken, it"s lighter than the v12... and as far as i know, they still don"t put the v12 together with the 7G-tronik, not to mention the 7G-tronic MCT double-clutch...
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by hitar_potar | February 26, 2009 12:49 AM
Who ever took these shots should"ve snuck up and taken a few of the interior!
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by NauAudiS4 | February 26, 2009 1:12 AM
Hey Grave, I bet u it"s stronger then the one in GT-R:)
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by out4ride | February 26, 2009 1:16 AM
now it makes since lol,, thank hitar_potar
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by gege4u | February 26, 2009 3:00 AM
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