RS6 guys drive CL65, pics....
Well, I didn't expect much from a handling perspective when the thing weighs 2200kgs, but "the kick" is what its all about... (for me anyways)
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///AMG Mercedes said:
http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3934
Well, I didn't expect much from a handling perspective when the thing weighs 2200kgs, but "the kick" is what its all about... (for me anyways)
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///AMG Mercedes said:
http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3934
Well, I didn't expect much from a handling perspective when the thing weighs 2200kgs, but "the kick" is what its all about... (for me anyways)
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RC said:In Antwort auf:
///AMG Mercedes said:
http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3934
Well, I didn't expect much from a handling perspective when the thing weighs 2200kgs, but "the kick" is what its all about... (for me anyways)
If AMG would make a lightweight SL65 with max. 1800 kg and a fixed roof, it would be the hell of a car, especially if they also adapt the steering.
I had problems to put 476 HP on the street on my former E55 and the burnout shows very well how difficult it is to put 612 HP on the ground. Traction problems are the biggest fun killer.
If traction sucks, the whole car sucks. This is why I really urge AMG to offer a LSD as a standard option on their cars. They badly need it!
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RC said:In Antwort auf:
///AMG Mercedes said:
http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3934
Well, I didn't expect much from a handling perspective when the thing weighs 2200kgs, but "the kick" is what its all about... (for me anyways)
If AMG would make a lightweight SL65 with max. 1800 kg and a fixed roof, it would be the hell of a car, especially if they also adapt the steering.
I had problems to put 476 HP on the street on my former E55 and the burnout shows very well how difficult it is to put 612 HP on the ground. Traction problems are the biggest fun killer.
If traction sucks, the whole car sucks. This is why I really urge AMG to offer a LSD as a standard option on their cars. They badly need it!
Apr 24, 2004 10:55:09 AM
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RC said:
rossi, I'm realistic, I don't expect a 400 HP car with 1200 kg weight from any manufacturer anymore.
Apr 24, 2004 10:55:09 AM
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RC said:
rossi, I'm realistic, I don't expect a 400 HP car with 1200 kg weight from any manufacturer anymore.
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RC said:
rossi, I'm realistic, I don't expect a 400 HP car with 1200 kg weight from any manufacturer anymore. And a Lotus Elise with 400 HP wouldn't really be a product I want. I want also a bit of luxury and some comfort too (getting old I guess ).
A 400 HP car with 1350 kg weight would be nice though. And this is possible, even with some comfort goodies like A/C, power steering and a nice HiFi system.
I don't understand why the weight on Mercedes cars went up like that over the past years but I suppose it has to do with production cost. BMW does a much better job lately (though the M3 E46 isn't the best example for lightweight) and Porsche still plays in the right league but the Cayenne is the worst example for weight on the car, even if I heard that they did it by purpose for the US market (cars exceeding a certain weight can be used by companies as "trucks" with a lot of financial advantages).
If car companies would limit the weight of sportscars at 1400 kg, of limousines at 1800 kg and of SUVs at 2200 kg, I'd be a happy man. Unfortunately I really think that the weight will go up because of safety regulations and, as always, cost.
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RC said:
rossi, I'm realistic, I don't expect a 400 HP car with 1200 kg weight from any manufacturer anymore. And a Lotus Elise with 400 HP wouldn't really be a product I want. I want also a bit of luxury and some comfort too (getting old I guess ).
A 400 HP car with 1350 kg weight would be nice though. And this is possible, even with some comfort goodies like A/C, power steering and a nice HiFi system.
I don't understand why the weight on Mercedes cars went up like that over the past years but I suppose it has to do with production cost. BMW does a much better job lately (though the M3 E46 isn't the best example for lightweight) and Porsche still plays in the right league but the Cayenne is the worst example for weight on the car, even if I heard that they did it by purpose for the US market (cars exceeding a certain weight can be used by companies as "trucks" with a lot of financial advantages).
If car companies would limit the weight of sportscars at 1400 kg, of limousines at 1800 kg and of SUVs at 2200 kg, I'd be a happy man. Unfortunately I really think that the weight will go up because of safety regulations and, as always, cost.