My GT7 Log: Head Honchos

Whenever I see the SLR McLaren and the SLS AMG, they remind me of those head honchos from certain racing video games. Before you take on the final boss, you'll gonna have to take the Number 2 first, some say.

Head honchos. Before taking on the final boss, you must get past its head honcho. These two Mercedes supercars played head honchos, and here in GT7, I got the chance to get to know...the semi-final bosses, if you catch my drift.

Let's begin with the SLR McLaren, a supercar you wish you would definitely want to invest yourself in the bull market. Get it? Bull.

Created from the partnership between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren, the SLR McLaren comes with a 5.4L supercharged V8 engine specially developed for the SLR, generates 626 PS (460 kW; 617 hp) of power and 780 N·m (580 lb·ft) of torque, mated with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz said that this car has a 0-60mph time of 3.8 seconds and a top speed of around 209mph. Production ended in early 2010, and it was succeeded by the SLS AMG.

Lastly, the Mercedes-AMG SLS, the supercar that made AMG a force to be reckoned with. The car that separates the men from the boys.

The SLS is an AMG original masterpiece that serves as the spiritual successor of the legendary 300SL because of the gullwing doors it possesses. While the gullwing doors hark back from the said classic, the SLS AMG is powered by a 6.2L V8 engine that produces 571 PS (420 kW; 563 hp) of power and 650 N·m (480 lb·ft) of torque. It was the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine in the world when it was unveiled and when mated to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT seven-speed sports transmission, it does 0-100kph in less than four seconds and has a top speed of 317kph.

Having been satisfied with these head honchos, I went to Watkins Glen to find out which Number 2 is...well, Number 2. It's either Bull or Garrett, you know what I mean.

Have you guys done with your number 2? Because these head honchos are primed and ready to rattle the Big Apple, just like the good old days. Let's roll the tape.

Here are the results...

SLR McLaren - 2m08.366s

SLS - 2m07.507s

Looks like Garrett beats Bull by a margin. The SLS AMG trumped the SLR McLaren even in the Big Apple.

Before heading to the finals, you must get through these head honchos. Yeah yeah, I know how it ends, but hey, the SLR McLaren and the SLS AMG proved their point, with the latter the best right-hander for its commander.

So, up for The Finals? Oh wait...it's too early to say that but oh well...

My GT7 Log: The star of GT5

The next Gran Turismo star we'll be showcasing in Gran Turismo 7 is the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, the hero car of Gran Turismo 5 that was launched in 2010.

The SLS is an AMG original masterpiece that serves as the spiritual successor of the legendary 300SL because of the gullwing doors it possesses. While the gullwing doors hark back from the said classic, the SLS AMG is powered by a 6.2L V8 engine that produces 571 PS (420 kW; 563 hp) of power and 650 N·m (480 lb·ft) of torque. It was the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine in the world when it was unveiled and when mated to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT seven-speed sports transmission, it does 0-100kph in less than four seconds and has a top speed of 317kph.

While the styling draws inspiration from the 300SL, the SLS AMG does behave like an American muscle car. Sounds like one as well. I had a lot of fun driving the SLS AMG in GT5 many years ago from Suzuka to the Nurburgring, from the Top Gear Track to Daytona. This thing is challenging but charming in every way and there are no other words to describe the assertive performance the SLS delivers. With the SLS part of the GT7 car roster, this future classic German has some unfinished business to do. Speaking of which...

It's time to give the SLS AMG a quick refresher around Monza, the venue of the Italian Grand Prix. It may be more of a trip down memory lane because both the car and the track appeared in GT5 but this is serious stuff I'm conducting for the sake of Gran Turismo nostalgia. Let's roll the tape.

After a quick lap through memory lane, the SLS did it in 2:09.201. Not the best attempt I've done but the deed is done for nostalgia's sake.

The SLS AMG may be extinct several years ago but it has left a huge lasting impression in the world of Gran Turismo. For a car that is muscular and elegant, this future classic is rather excellent in every way.

What other Gran Turismo stars should I drive next? Stay tuned for more.

Forza Motorsport 6: AMG GT meets the halo cars

The Mercedes-AMG GT is one of the most dramatic sports cars the high-performance division has ever made and with all that motorsport knowhow derived from its F1 team after one consecutive win after another in two Formula One seasons, it seems that Mercedes really made a well-balanced sportscar that ticks all the right boxes, apart from some people who believed that the AMG GT is not worthy of being a bonafide halo car Mercedes made.

As a matter of fact, let's look back at some of the best halo cars Mercedes ever made while driving around the GP Circuit part of the Nurburgring because the stuff I do on track takes less than five minutes while the stuff I do in the Nurburgring Nordschleife took about either seven, eight, nine, maybe ten, perhaps unless some actions need to be taken to capture such moments.

Let's start with the Mercedes CLK-GTR, basically a road-legal version of the CLK-GTR whose original track version became a threat in the ill-forgotten FIA GT1 and Le Mans races. The original version has a 6.0L V12 engine but the road-legal version has its engine size increased to 6.9L but produces less power than the race version while mated with a 6-speed gearbox. 0-100kph takes about 3.8 seconds and onwards to 344kph, which is way fast even at modern standards.

Although it looks exactly like a CLK-Class, the GTR shares no common traits with the normal CLK. Turning in one of these at a certain mall's parking space and a certain CLK owner might believe that that the CLK-GTR parked next to it would be extremely jealous of why it looks rakishly awesome than his. Anyway, because it draws inspiration from the race version it was based on, the CLK-GTR really feels at home on the track, although drivers may need some decent driving skills to master such a monstrous machine which is as monstrous as the monster from Frankenstein. As time passes by, the CLK-GTR remains one of the best timeless supercars Europe has ever made and so far, no other Benz does it better than this.

The SLR is the result of the Anglo-German collaboration between the two companies; Mercedes-Benz and McLaren. Despite being a Benz, it was made by McLaren. The 5.4 V8 that powers it was built by Mercedes, producing 626HP of power and 208mph of top speed, while its dynamics were the work of McLaren themselves, trying to employ its know-how from the McLaren F1 team.

Driving a car with Anglo-German ties sounds fabulous but it can result to a heated debate and as I drive this car, I can really feel the so-called tensions between UK and Germany. For Germans, the SLR should have been made to be a grand tourer while for the Brits, it should be a decent track weapon. Whatever that is, handling this car is like rehearing the topic about what would Brits do in its role to Europe, whatever that is.

The SLS AMG, meanwhile, combines tradition with performance in one memorable package. Although the design was heavily inspired by the 300SL, apart from its signature gullwing doors that make this car look flashy for no reason, it comes with a 6.2L V8 engine that produces 571 PS (420 kW; 563 hp) of power and 650 N·m (480 lb·ft) of torque. With so much torque, the SLS AMG behaves like an American muscle car with all that brute noise from its exhaust as well as its dynamic character that novices will find it very tricky to get through corners. With tire-shredding is what the SLS does best, some cynics would think that the SLS is considered to be an exotic but this is not an exotic car compared to Lamborghinis and Ferraris. This is just a grand tourer that just wants to let it roar on the road and track and cannibalize its own tires seriously.

Now, I'm heading back to the AMG GT and although it doesn't have the surprising traits of the past halo cars Mercedes made such as the road-legal CLK-GTR, the SLR (in collaboration with McLaren), and the SLS AMG by the way it performs, the AMG GT is simply one of the best ways how Mercedes-AMG defined the sportscar in its own terms.

Sure, the 4.0L V8 BiTurbo is less powerful than the old SLS AMG's V8 but with all the right dynamics heavily inspired by Mercedes' F1 team knowhow since their two-time win, it shouldn't be much of a problem to learn about how the AMG GT behaves. Believe it or not, I even manage to lap this car around the Nurburgring GP Circuit faster than the old SLS AMG...but only just.

In conclusion, the AMG GT is just one of the main reasons why Mercedes made a potent sportscar that does its job very seriously while retaining the AMG lunacy it deserves. In short, it's still a great car even if it doesn't have the mojo that past Mercedes halo cars made.

Mercedes-Benz bids "Auf Wiedersehen" to the SLS AMG with Final Edition

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Final Edition

Since its 2010 launch, the SLS AMG is Mercedes-AMG's first halo vehicle and a spiritual successor to the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing. Sadly, it's time to say auf wiedersehen to this gullwinged supercar from Germany as the "Final Edition" will make a premiere at Los Angeles and Tokyo, giving this the sendoff it so richly deserved. Available in Coupe and Roadster guise, it carries the same 583HP V8 engine from the SLS GT model but the Final Edition comes with the black bonnet and a fixed rear wing. Up to 350 units will be made.

Report: Top Gear

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive

2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive

You know why did Mercedes-Benz's AMG division developed an electric-powered supercar in the form of the SLS AMG? Is it because they're wanted to be as "regular" as "Regular Show"? Or maybe because they are in tune with the times?

I'm afraid not because what lurks behind the electric-powered SLS AMG is enough power and torque from its four electric motors. When all four motors kicked in, 751HP of power and 738lb-ft of torque is more than enough to say, that electric car's got more than the limited edition SLS AMG Black and (!) the old SL65 Black Series, which is known to be AMG's finest. This cross-eyed curiosity is not the kind of supercar you can expect parking in a casino at Monte Carlo. No. What AMG done for the all new SLS AMG Electric Drive is Science Abuse because by abusing all of its eco-car peripherals, the power figures, the torque figures, and all of AMG know-hows, this electric powered sportscar, mated with only one gear (same as the Tesla), can do 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds, which is .4 seconds slower than the SLS AMG Black and annoyingly quicker than the Aston Martin Vanquish.

Of course, to keep it environmentally-friendly and for the concern of other road users, the top speed is limited to a federalized limit of 155mph because anything more than that and the battery and power inverters get all kibosh.

These four electric motors equipped in all four wheels are rather pretty clever because even though it weighs 45kg each, they achieve a maximum individual speed of 13,000 rpm and in each case drive the 4 wheels selectively via a axially-arranged transmission design. The suspension system is now multi-link rather than double-wishbones. The aluminum spaceframe chassis has been tweaked. Blah blah blah blah....

Also, the pricing starts at around 416,500 Euros, which is four times more than its petrol equivalent but it's less than the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe and overall, that's more fun to have than a big bulky Phantom Coupe.

That's all so fun but the fun doesn't last for long because first of all, there's the noise. Because this is an all-electric sportscar, it sounds like you're in an airline taking off and that's even more disturbing than listening to space-age music, which is creepy. The petrol-powered SLS sounds like an American car. Fast, simple, and quite cheap. It even sounds like one. Here, on the Electric Drive version, it isn't. Let's not forget that it's four times more than its petrol equivalent and it's still a lot more creepy to drive because of its electric motors that sounds like an Airbus taking off and an approaching Candace will positively spot you and then running to mom, saying that you had an over seven hundred horsepower supercar and then it disappears before mom's showed up.

The fun fact about the SLS Electric Drive that it lapped round the Nurburgring in 7 minutes and 56 seconds, that's the fastest production EV car ever to lap round the green hell, faster than the Audi electric sportscar that it won't be produced until further notice. That's quite shockingly indeed but even with the fun fact, it's still not worth it to have an electric supercar abused by science and I'm sorry, I'd be sticking back to the petrol equivalent.

Photo: Mercedes-Benz

SLS AMG gets a new lease of life for the 2013MY

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Roadster

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT

So, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Mercedes-AMG's halo car, has been succumbed to engine downsizing and this marks the death of the 6.2L V8 engine that has been adorned by fans. For the 2013 model year, the SLS AMG gets a new lease of life as the SLS AMG GT and in here, the 6.2L V8 engine has been thrown away in favor of the 5.5L V8 BiTurbo engine. With this engine, the power is now improved from 563HP to 583HP. That's staggering!

Once more, it now comes with AMG's new Adaptive Performance Suspension with a much stiffer suspension .

While pricing has yet to be determined, the new SLS AMG GT comes with either a coupe (thank goodness, gullwings still here) and the Roadster (for those who don't want their faces purple for embarrassing). Those updated versions will come out in Europe this November.

Scoop: http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2013-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-gt-photos-and-info-news

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG golf trick

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG golf trick

Former Formula One driver, Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador, and the Scotsman who shot Jeremy Clarkson's popsicle with paintball on the Top Gear car art episode, David Coulthard, is now a Guinness record holder! How? He drove the SLS AMG Roadster to catch a golf ball driven 275m from the tee with the car's cabin as he was driving it.

Pro golfer Jake Shepherd hit the ball with the speed of 285kph (177mph) while Coulthard piloting the SLS Roadster up to 190kph (118mph) to catch the ball as it fell in the car's interior. With just two tries, they succeeded to snag the record holder of THE FURTHEST GOLF SHOT CAUGHT IN THE MOVING CAR. Beat that!

Scoop: http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/david-coulthard-now-a-guinness-world-record-holder

Welcome Back: 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

One of the best cars you can find on Forza Motorsport 4 was this:

This is a shouty, snarly, tail-happy gullwinged lunatic
that Jeremy Clarkson loves it!

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. There's no denying that it has a hulking presence of a dinosaur at a kindergarten in Telford. It looks great until you open the gullwing doors that made it turned into a colossal showoff. We really like the car's gullwing but there's a bit of a problem. If your height is a bit Richard Hammond-ish, you can't reach the doors to close it but Mercedes-Benz will provide them an optional strap so smaller drivers can close it easily. With the gullwing doors locked, is it safe? Well, that's a dilemma. If you get your car upside down, I'm afraid that there is NO ONE WILL HEAR YOU SCREAMING. That's scary but the SLS AMG's gullwing doors is equipped with some pyrotechnic feature that can blow off automatically when the car is upside down. Well, let's forget about this but anyway, the SLS AMG comes with the M159 V8 DOHC engine that produces 571 PS (420 kW; 563 hp) of power and 650 N·m (480 lb·ft) of torque. It was mated with a MG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed dual-clutch semi-automatic transmission, which has selectable driving modes such as "C" (Controlled Efficiency), "S" (Sport), "S+" (Sport plus) or "M" (Manual).

It was served as the Safety Car for the Formula One Championship. It made apperances in movies such as The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Transformers Dark of the Moon (as Decepticon Soundwave). This was Jeremy Clarkson's car at Top Gear's Big US Road Trip.

Jeremy Clarkson drove this on his DVD, The Italian Job and despite its loss against the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera in Imola, he prefers the SLS AMG as his new favorite.

This car is all about choosing your favorites. As said, Jeremy Clarkson chose the SLS AMG as his new favorite rather than his former favorite, the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. It reminds me of the time that I choose something that will be my new favorite and how it compares to my old favorite. One such thing that reminded me that my favorite country was Korea but later my new favorite country is Japan. My favorite iced tea was Nestea but later my latest favorite iced tea was C2, my favorite anime was Negima but moments later, my new favorite was Hayate the Combat Butler. Then, my favorite woman was NHK newscaster Yuko Fukushima but later I ditched her in favor of my new favorite woman who was none other than Doctor Who actress, Karen Gillan. That's how the SLS AMG taught me everything, about choosing the one which could be your newest favorite. Even if your new favorite is not better than your old favorite, you'd still prefer your new favorite and stick with it.

Let's not forget that the SLS comes with sat-nav, stereo, electric seats, and iPod connectivity. Unlike the Ferrari 599 GTO, Pagani Zonda R, and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, it's not made for earnest men for track days and it's not made to go round corners .0001 seconds faster than the next guy or girl. It was made to make you happy. Clarkson's right. The Germans really made the biggest laugh and a giggle more than speed, more than style, more than anything. That's what matters in a car most of all...

This is a shouty, snarly, tail-happy gullwinged lunatic that Jeremy Clarkson loves it because it's more powerful than the Ferrari 458-just.It's louder than the Lamborghini, and way more fun than the 911 RS GT Turbo 3 S or whatever this new 'ultimate' beetle is called.

SLS AMG tuning by Wheelsandmore

Wheelsandmore SLS AMG

After Wheelsandmore modified the McLaren MP4-12C, their next car on their tuning portfolio is the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. 

For this modification, Wheelsandmore updated the SLS AMG's software, therefore it provides 610PS of power and top speed of 323kph. That costs 3,000 Euros but you may need 2,500 Euros to get a tachometer that measures up to 400kph. For 10,841 Euros, Wheelsandmore will provide you some tuned exhaust system with special manifolds and sports catalysts, providing a 20hp increase.

Some extras include some adjustable suspension, and a choice of 20 or 21-inch rims with an optional gold-plated Swarovski cystal-finished spokes.

Scoop: http://www.auto-news.de/tuning/anzeige_Wheelsandmore-Mercedes-SLS-AMG-Fluegel-fuer-den-Fluegeltuerer_id_31712

SLS AMG tuning by Inden Design

Inden Design SLS AMG

The guys at Inden Design let the tuning do the talking for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG sportscar. With that, the Inden-tuned SLS AMG comes with an custom exhaust system with a new manifold and catalytic converters as well as an improved computer that provides a power increase by 52HP, giving this tuned SLS AMG 623HP! 20-inch rims are slapped on this car.

Scoop: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/01/inden-design-gives-mercedes-benz-sls.html

SLS AMG tuning by Senner

Senner Tuning SLS AMG

The folks from Senner Tuning beefs up the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG a little with a little help of their upgraded ECU and exhaust that churns out 606HP of power and 690Nm of torque. The suspension's been enhanced and it features 20-inch Corniche Vegas rims.

Scoop: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/12/senner-tuning-extracts-some-more-power.html

David Coulthard versus the world on a special GT5 event (The Verdict)

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in Gran Turismo 5

Back in September 5, 2011 at 11:20PM Japan Standard Time, David Coulthard invited players for a challenge of "Virtual vs. Reality" on a special SLS AMG Seasonal Event where players are driving a normal SLS AMG on The Top Gear Test Track and gain a chance to challenge against David Coulthard on a "Virtual vs. Reality" race.

At the Mercedes-Benz World in Brooklands, the best GT5 players are gathered for the ultimate challenge and whoever has the best GT5 Top Gear Test Track time in an SLS AMG right here at Mercedes-Benz World in Brooklands gets a trip for two to Brazil, where the Formula One 2011 Finals takes place this November 27, 2011.

Jason Birt (age 31) from East London garnered the best position with the lap time of 01:16.86, beating out against all the players but it has a +.548 gap against David Coulthard's real lap time of 1:16.32, making a proving stage that reality is better than virtual.

Too bad he didn't beat David Coulthard's best time but for Jason Birt, he got himself a trip to Brazil to watch the final round of the 2011 Formula One race!

Scoop: http://us.gran-turismo.com/us/news/d5918.html

SLS AMG Matt Black Edition

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Matt Black Edition

This is not your average Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG...

The only way to get this kind of SLS AMG is in The Land of the Rising Sun, or in short, JAPAN!

Yes, Mercedes-Benz Japan launched a special-edition SLS AMG under the name "SLS AMG Matt Black Edition" (SLS AMG マットブラックエディション) and this Japan-only special edition features a special matte black color from designo "Magno Night Black" and you can see something silver has been replaced with something RED. This is surely the dark side of the SLS AMG, that is if you were living in downtown Tokyo. A high-gloss black interior adds a nice touch to the SLS AMG Matt Black Edition.

It costs 29,000,000 Japanese Yen and it will be on sale in Japan this October 10, 2011.

This is the kind of SLS AMG that made us jelly (which in fact a meme for jealous)

Scoop: http://carview.co.jp/news/0/153036/

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster

Now you would probably remembered Mercedes-Benz's Super Bowl ad that this SLS AMG Roadster made a surprise appearance along with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, new SLK, and the new CLS. Does that Super Bowl ad shocked the world? Worry no more, because the SLS AMG Roadster has arrived.

After last year's success of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, it seems that this ultimate AMG exotic wants to spawn a new sibling but this is a different sibling because the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster ditches the signature Gullwing doors in favor of a soft top roof. It may sound to be disappointing to the Mercedes-Benz fans but this is for their own right. Even though the Roadster model doesn't have the wings as its Coupe brother, the main mission is to deliver open-air goodness to those who own it, but hey, it's Autumn season, you may save the soft top for next Summer.

One major catch is that the SLS AMG Roadster's soft top roof can be opened or closed in as little as eleven seconds. That's a one second gap against the Renault Wind so consider it one heck of a fastest finger to the roadster enthusiasts.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster interior

Despite the differences, the SLS AMG Roadster offers the same interior comfort as for the SLS AMG coupe version. It can still accommodate up to two people only so as a matter of fact, only a middle-aged man can get through the driver's seat while for the passenger seat at his left (or to the right if the SLS AMG Roadster is RHD), anything goes. Even though it has an available HDD Navigation System and the Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG surround sound system, a special AMG Performance Media is added to keep the drivers informed about what's what on the SLS AMG Roadster such as real-time displays, recording of individual lap times, and integration of DRIVE UNIT controls.

The SLS AMG Roadster is powered with the M159 6.2L V8 engine that delivers 571PS/6.800rpm of power, 650Nm/4.750rpm of torque, top speed limited to 317 km/h, 0-100kph in 3.8 seconds, and combined fuel economy of 7.6km/L (estimated 18 MPG). It even comes with the all new AMG Ride Control suspension that gives the driver a wide variety of choices depending on the track conditions. It can be set to either COMFORT, SPORT, or SPORT +, varying on track conditions this car face. I might say that the SPORT + on the AMG Ride Control suspension is the best to tackle technical corners, especially at the touge. Use it wisely though because some settings can be a little bit frustrating.

The SLS AMG Roadster's color variation includes AMG alubeam silber, AMG alubeam silber, AMG Le Mans rot, AMG Monza grau magno, AMG Sepang braun, Iridiumsilber metallic, and Obsidianschwarz metallic. It can be outfitted with four different rims to choose from such as AMG LMR 5-Doppelspeichen-Design, 48,3 cm (19'')/50,8 cm (20''),AMG Schmiederäder 10-Speichen-Design, 48,3 cm (19'')/50,8 cm (20''), AMG Schmiederäder im 10-Speichen-Design 48,3 cm (19'')/50,8 cm (20''), and AMG LMR 7-Speichen-Design, 48,3 cm (19'')/50,8 cm (20'').

My comment:
To be fair, it's all about choice for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG range. For those who want some Gullwing doors should prefer the coupe version but for some who want some open-air goodness should consider the all new SLS AMG Roadster. Either way, they have the new AMG Ride Control suspension that adapts to various corners of the earth. Considering the corners of Monaco, Belgium's straight roads, the forests in Canada, and the Eiger in Switzerland, good to know that the new AMG Ride Control suspension tackles them all.

Photo: Daimler AG

David Coulthard versus the world on a special GT5 event

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Started since September 5, 2011 at 11:20 PM Japan Standard Time, a special Gran Turismo 5 event in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz was started and yes, 13-time F1 race champ David Coulthard invited GT5 players from across the globe to challenge against his fastest lap using the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG on Gran Turismo 5 for the ultimate comparison between real and virtual racing.

The best 24 will be competing for qualifications at the Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, United Kingdom and whoever set the best six qualifying times has a chance for a one-on-one duel against David Coulthard on a world famous venue (it remains secret for now) where everyone can watch the ultimate battle. Also, whoever from Mercedes-Benz world who made the top spot would win a trip to Brazil to watch the Brazilian Grand Prix on November 27, 2011.

Good luck!

Scoop: http://us.gran-turismo.com/us/news/d5910.html

SLS AMG vs. LFA

Both the SLS AMG and the LFA are my favorite dream exotics because of its monstrous performance. Upon every Forza 3 owners obtained the special Stig's Garage Pack as a prize or as a exclusive DLC in the Forza Motorsport 3 Ultimate Collection, in stores now, owners can now take a joyride either the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and the Lexus LFA. Trust me, I tried both of these, and the results may differ from every car enthusiasts (and video game addicts).

CASE ONE:

First off, I tried the SLS AMG. At first, the engine sound of the SLS AMG's 6.2L V8 engine seems a bit harsh. The rough sound of this engine made me disappointed, but the urge of being a fun-to-drive exotic made me tickled by its desire. Cornering is a bit OK for me, as long as you need the right timing, and the right concentration to turn the Gullwing at any necessary corners. Feel free to ask how does the SLS AMG behaves in both real life and in video games, including Forza 3 and the upcoming Gran Turismo 5.

CASE TWO:

Time to hop inside the LFA! Upon trying the LFA, I can feel Mr. Hiromu Naruse's soul flowing through my hands. The LFA's 1LR-GUE (5.0-litre V10) engine packs a impressive sound and an astonishing performance. There is no way the Lexus LFA is quicker than the SLS AMG! For that, I really love the way the LFA moves. It's like a soul of motion drifting through my overall enthusiasm!

I prefer the Lexus LFA than the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG because the performance, the style, and the quality, its impressive that the LFA is much more of a exotic than the SLS AMG. I'll give a double thumbs up to Toyota Motor Corporation for creating this one-of-a-kind Lexus LFA! As I wondering, the SLS AMG is on sale at CATS Motors since its Philippine debut at the 2010 Philippine International Motor Show. The LFA? Sources said Toyota Motor Philippines and Lexus Manila will bring just one in one color, WHITE, at a hefty price of over 40 million Philippine Pesos.

Thanks to the DLC from Forza 3 Ultimate Collection, everyone can try both of these! I wonder what will I react if both of these appear on GT5...

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Mercedes-Benz's ultimate successor to the classic 300SL and the striking but now defunct SLR McLaren might not have been as hot as its predecessors, but the performance truly makes it the "new age lightspeed goddess" of this generation. The SLS AMG brings the AMG powerhouse up the antes even further and mostly gained the spirit of the legendary 300SL at the same pace.







To make men drool to the SLS AMG's style, the gullwing doors makes it a perfect combination of yesterday and tomorrow in the eyes of the Mercedes-Benz universe. To top it all, the style that was inspired from the 300SL is the root of hopes and dreams driven by fate and the engineering of Mercedes-Benz's AMG division, the powerhouse behind the ubiquitous "6.3 AMG" line. Not only that, the retractable spoiler that rises on high speeds or braking makes it a lovely feature for this lightning machine.







For the eyes of the owner, the interior gets most of the fun factor, despite the seating capacity is fitted for two adults. With only two seats equipped on this car, the SLS AMG is perfect for men who want to take a long-legged dame on a highway date 24/7.







To top it all off, the SLS AMG is equipped with the M159 V8 natural aspiration engine that has over 500 PS of power, accumulating the top speed of 315km/h and 3.8-second time from the 0-100kmh run. To bring most of the SLS AMG's majestic performance, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed Getrag dual-clutch semi-automatic transmission gives men to shift freely from turn to turn. As for the braking, an optional carbon ceramic disc brakes give this "new age lightspeed goddess" improved stopping power from the regular brakes.

My thoughts about the SLS AMG:
Former Ferrari F1 driver, now Mercedes-Benz F1 driver, Michael Schumacher was really surprised by the raw power of the SLS AMG, even the question "is it still a car?" really confuses Mercedes-Benz fans from across the globe. Now, it needs to be tested by the men from BBC's Top Gear to see how the SLS AMG will achieve from their power lap times. If Pocholo Ramirez were still alive, he would give this German Mauser a true roar on the Subic racetrack. Anyway, the SLS AMG's explosive packaging makes it a grand comeback of the legendary Gullwing machine that makes men drool all the way to the Nurburgring.


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