RC:
Porsche isn't Ferrari, looking flashy is for others.
Somebody who's driving a C63 shouldn't blame others for being flashy.
But seriously, I really think that a (combined) power output of 770hp isn't really enough, if the next Enzo will show up with combined 920hp.
The secret of life is to admire without desiring.
Are you joking? The C63 is the most stealthy sports car I ever owned. Nobody even bothers to ask, the reaction is always positive (until they actually hear the car... ).
I'm not really a Ferrari type of person. Even if I had the money and wouldn't care about the neighbors, I would get myself the Lamborghini Aventador. Can't help it...
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche Panamera Turbo S, BMW X5M, Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe PP/DP, Mini Cooper S Countryman All4
RC:
Are you joking? The C63 is the most stealthy sports car I ever owned. Nobody even bothers to ask, the reaction is always positive (until they actually hear the car... ).
To be honest, no, I'm not joking.
Of course any AMG model (except the SLS of course) is relatively stealth looking if you compare it to cars from Ferrari, Lamborghini or even Porsche. But among the three manufacturers of high perfomance sedans Audi, BMW and Mercedes the AMG-models are definitely the least stealthy ones.
The secret of life is to admire without desiring.
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I saw the finished product at Le Mans during Le Mans Classic, no pictures allowed.
The car is breathtakingly beautiful! I'm not sure about the rims which are the same as the concept car but I'll go for the track pack in any case which will have lighter rims. The car is such a porker that any kilo saved is good.
Combined power now officially over 800 hp! Yeah!
Carrara:
Yeah, and how similar is the design to the Concept vs. the black prototype?
Front lights adopt the same style as the Panamera Turbo, those four diodes in daylight mode, very cool indeed.
I don't know how the power is split, the official news was that the overall power was above 800 hp, I would assume it's a bit of both.
According to Porsche, the most impressive feature of the car is the torque of the car. 100% available from 0 rpm
pxaxh:
OMG, that is so exciting !!! lucky you :-)
Anything else interesting you could tell us ?
Not really I'm afraid. Some very cool videos in the latest iPad app available to people who signed up only.
Two rolling prototypes, number 5 with decals like the 917 22 who won Le Mans in 1970 and number 11 with Psychedelik decals similar to Larrousse's car also in 1970 I believe.
Car colours are also approved, nicest one seem to be Rodhium grey, like the concept. I saw it in Weissach, it is a very cool grey that changes colour with lightning.
A second trip is planned in September with hot laps on the test track.
reginos:
Futch:The car is such a porker that any kilo saved is good.
Do you mean that the car is overweight for its type?
Its type is new so I couldn't say.
It's on the heavy side for a sports car though although, personally, I find reasonable for a road car (1650 kgs).
Futch:
Car colours are also approved, nicest one seem to be Rodhium grey, like the concept. I saw it in Weissach, it is a very cool grey that changes colour with lightning.
Most things change colour when struck by lightning...
"Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out."
18-jul-2012 18:26:26