This data was provided by Gorden Wagener, Head of Design, who spoke at the Beijing Auto Show to British magazine Autoexpress. We shouldn’t expect the model to be released until 2014, as it is still in its early stages of development.
Since the debut of the Mercedes SLS AMG sports car, rumors have been swirling about a baby version. However, Mercedes has not provided any official confirmation. The new evidence confirms that the model will be produced and, as expected will bear the label SLC.
This data was provided by Gorden Wagener, Head of Design, who spoke at the Beijing Auto Show to British magazine Autoexpress. We shouldn’t expect the model to be released until 2014, as it is still in the early stages of development.
A brand new 4.0-liter V8 motor will produce power. It is expected to have a power output around 500 hp (373kW/507 PS). According to the report, the new 3.5-liter V6 engine with 302 horsepower (225 kW/ 306 PS) could also be included in the lineup.
Mercedes targets a new SLC selling price of EUR80,000, which would be a strong competitor to the Porsche 911.