SLS Mercedes-Benz Planning a mini-SLS

Der Hofmeister · May 12, 2010

According to inside sources, Mercedes-Benz is currently working hard on developping a new supercar to add it into the model portfolio. The new super Merc will be placed below the SLS AMG and it will most probably feature a high-tech, state-of-the-art hybrid powertrain.

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SKY · May 12, 2010

You are the MB insider man, is it true?. I´ve heard about a hyper-car above the SLS, but this...

Der Hofmeister · May 12, 2010

SKYSONY said:
You are the MB insider man, is it true?. I´ve heard about a hyper-car above the SLS, but this...

No, I am not an insider and I cannot be an insider, as I do not work for Mercedes-Benz. I thought I made this issue clear some time ago.

The information I get is brought to me by some friends of mine working for Mercedes-Benz.

And this new supercar won't be placed above the SLS ("hyper-car above the SLS", as you incorrectly say). It will slot below the new Gullwing.

RikfromBelgium · May 12, 2010

doesn't it have to look like a sls to be called a mini sls? Also, shouldn't it be smarter, cheaper to make the new SL the "baby" sls?

Der Hofmeister · May 12, 2010

RikfromBelgium said:
doesn't it have to look like a sls to be called a mini sls? Also, shouldn't it be smarter, cheaper to make the new SL the "baby" sls?

Maybe the one who wrote the article couldn't find a better title for the car.

RikfromBelgium · May 12, 2010

than clearly he should be looking for a different profession.

HighestOfHigh · May 12, 2010

Yep...same thing reported here http://www.germancarforum.com/sls-a...ng-new-sports-car-based-sls-amg-platform.html .

Der Hofmeister · May 12, 2010

It appears that the new supercar will be bagded SLM (probably, the internal designation will be C 177) and it could be powered by a 3.5 litres V6 (the new one, with 306 BHP output), joined with an electric motor developing 109-110 BHP (the same combination as in the case of the VISION S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID).

Wolfgang · May 12, 2010

The SLM might also feature the new V6 BiTurbo with 354 hp.

http://www.autoblogger.de/articles/...des-slm-der-neue-354-ps-flitzer-von-mercedes/

Der Hofmeister · May 12, 2010

Wolfgang said:
The SLM might also feature the new V6 BiTurbo with 354 hp.

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That would be even better. Though I am not sure that we'll see a doped version of the new 3.5 V6. I know Mercedes-Benz will spawn lower-output engines by using the 4.7 liters unit as basis.

But, who knows for sure what they hide in store for us?

SKY · May 12, 2010

Wolfgang said:
The SLM might also feature the new V6 BiTurbo with 354 hp.

Mercedes SLM - Der neue 354-PS-Flitzer von Mercedes | Bild.de - Auto | Article-Archive | AUTO Blogger

It´s abvious the gap between the 306hp V6 CGI and the 435hp TT V8 should have another engine in between. A 450 with 354 PS sounds perfect, and paired with the electric engines, featuring 470 hp will fit perfectly the SSK or SLM.

fortuner · May 12, 2010

That looks HOT i must say it looks awesome i would like this car to hit production.

MBZ fan Do You Think This car Will Hit Production And When...

I would actually like a car above the SLS...

Der Hofmeister · May 12, 2010

fortuner said:
That looks HOT i must say it looks awesome i would like this car to hit production.

MBZ fan Do You Think This car Will Hit Production And When...

I would actually like a car above the SLS...

I think we will see a new supercar from Mercedes-Benz, but we are still at least 3-4 years away from that moment.

Pagani · May 12, 2010

Latest round of magazine discussions on this model has it with a 400ps twin-turbo v6 and a 75hp electric motor, for a total of 475 horses.

SKY · May 12, 2010

Pagani said:
Latest round of magazine discussions on this model has it with a 400ps twin-turbo v6 and a 75hp electric motor, for a total of 475 horses.

I think it would be a less powerful V6 and a more powerful electric engine. 350 + 120 sounds better.

Tarek · May 12, 2010

Well the baby SLS is coming this year,it's the new SLK.

SKY · May 12, 2010

Tarek said:
Well the baby SLS is coming this year,it's the new SLK.

I think the reason why the SLK has not grown in sixe is this new SSK. We might see something similar with Audi TT vs R4.

Der Hofmeister · May 12, 2010

Tarek said:
Well the baby SLS is coming this year,it's the new SLK.

I know that what you said, Tarek, is in fact a joke, but let's clarify something:the SLK and the SL(which was mentioned by RikfromBelgium) are not supercars, and thus they cannot be put in the same category with the SLS. The SSK or SLM, whatever they call it, will be a supercar and that's why everbody talks about it as the little brother of the SLS AMG.

cawimmer430 · May 12, 2010

I don't think the lovely Audi R8 design language will look good on a Mercedes. I hope it won't look like this.

Merc1 · May 12, 2010

I don't see the point of a mini SLS. Wouldn't a smaller, better handling, sharper, more focused sports car show up the SLS?

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