SRT Viper vs. SLS AMG Black Series

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07-10-2013, 03:09 PM

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One factor in the SLS Black Series vs. F12 decision is exclusivity. The Black Series will have rarity on its side.

I also think it's cool that the SLS Black Series has more of a motorsport connection. In 2012 the SLS took both the FIA GT1 and GT3 championships, beating the likes of Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche.

Since when does Mercedes have more of a motorsport connection than Ferrari, McLaren or Porsche? Ferrari & McLaren will always be more exclusive marques than Mercedes. Heck, Merecedes sells more cars in one year than Ferrari and McLaren have sold in their history.

Sorry for the miscommunication. I'm not talking about the marque here, but the specific car and its successes last year in production-based racing series. On the exclusivity front, I'm fairly confident that the SLS Black Series will have a lower production run than the F12.

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07-10-2013, 05:33 PM

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Just saw this this morning.

SLS AMG black to start at $275k. STARTING price.

For that price. I'd rather get a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta....which is around $300k...

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/07/04/2...c63-edition-5/

damn.. that car looks pretty hot. Pretty capable to boot.
I'd have a hard time picking that car over a 458.
F12 is another $70-100K over the SLS-B. Hard to compare.

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07-11-2013, 03:22 AM

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I think the SLS is pretty ugly and for the money, aren't there less expensive AMGs that are as quick?

Firstly, remove your cataracts. Secondly no, the SLS black is their top performing car.

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07-11-2013, 05:14 AM

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I think the SLS is pretty ugly and for the money, aren't there less expensive AMGs that are as quick?

Firstly, remove your cataracts.

I don't think the SLS is that nice looking either.

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07-12-2013, 06:15 AM

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I sure as hell do

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07-12-2013, 06:47 AM

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Purposeful and functional looking, yes. Gorgeous, no. The Viper is a much more sculpted and attractive shape. The SLS looks more like a flat slab with scoops and flares, and with a cabin that looks kinda like a helmet. The Viper looks just as brutal, but a lot more shapely.

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07-12-2013, 08:19 AM

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not a very pretty $300k car. pretty quick. if they put sequential / dual clutch in the viper I am pretty sure it would win in all categories....but... old fashion rowing gears is way more fun.. (just my opinion)...

This x10. I'd much rather have a car with a proper manual then the paddle shifters. you can say they shift faster or are better around a track or whatever but the thrill shifting with a clutch cant be matched. if i was a blue collar guy like i am id get the viper(even though i could never afford it). if i was a rich business man id go for the benz.

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07-12-2013, 09:45 AM

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I'd get the viper TA!

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07-12-2013, 11:57 AM

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The new Viper doesn't look especially exciting in pics to me, but in person it looks like a much more expensive car. Well done, Dodge, er SRT!

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07-13-2013, 05:21 AM

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The SLS looks pretty aggressive in yellow I like it. Some of MB new designs are pretty good saw a black brand new E550 coupe and it looked incredible.