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Mercedes SL600 vs S2000

Old 04-30-2001, 11:58 AM
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It was an older model but I hear him flooring his car then he is off. I was going about 70 mph and downshift to 3rd gear and after redlining 3rd gear, I am gaining on him. Once I hit 4th gear, I start to pull on him. I dont know but I think he might have just slowed down because I was pulling on him like crazy. Finally I slow down and take my exit. Anyway, do they have V8 or something? That car was loud when he floored it....
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V12, and trust me, he must have NOT been trying....those things are fast....especially on the freeway.
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yeah, i guess so. I heard him pushing his car but he must have slowed down or something.
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Originally posted by Pleasanton 9k rpm
V12, and trust me, he must have NOT been trying....those things are fast....especially on the freeway.
They're not actually that fast. Don't mistake it for the powerful V12(389hp). It weighted well over 3000lbs, 5.9sec 0-60, 14.3 1/4ET and max out at 155mph. I'm pretty sure it's pretty close race on the h/w compare to the S.
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Yes, the Benz weighs over 3000 pounds. How about over 4400 pounds. It also runs about $133K. For that you could buy an NSX anda Stook with enough left over to put an SC on both.
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yeah V-12 i have driven one of those before, eventhough it was an auto, its mad powerful, MAD
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