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12-12-23, 06:17 PM

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holy mercedes hybrid fireball

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The 2024 Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance is a plug-in hybrid pushing out 805 horsepower and 1047 pound-feet of torque

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4...mance-details/

12-12-23, 06:52 PM

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All that power is only as good as the next stop sign LOL.

12-12-23, 07:44 PM

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Honestly the LC500 has more character and fun to drive.

I can only imagine how unreliable these models will be out of warranty. Way too complex and heavy for my liking.

Definitely would do lease only on this e-performance variant. The regular SL63 would by my choice. I see them everywhere already.

12-12-23, 07:56 PM

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I would opt for a non-hybrid and tune it to more than this without having to live with the annoyance of the EV systems.

Still a cool lease option

12-13-23, 01:36 AM

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It looks like Plaid has some competition.

Needs more chrome IMO .

12-13-23, 05:03 AM

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wow, all the 'enthusiasts' are just critics now.

too complicated, too heavy, no point in being fast, not enough chrome... well i'd take one! LOL

12-13-23, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

wow, all the 'enthusiasts' are just critics now.

too complicated, too heavy, no point in being fast, not enough chrome... well i'd take one! LOL

I wonder what CR says about it?

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12-13-23, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Margate330

It looks like Plaid has some competition.

Not really.

12-13-23, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

wow, all the 'enthusiasts' are just critics now.

too complicated, too heavy, no point in being fast, not enough chrome... well i'd take one! LOL

I'm sorry friend I just can't help it. Haha

Trying to wrap my head around the idea of a "Plug In" AMG is causing a melt down for me. Haha

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12-13-23, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

wow, all the 'enthusiasts' are just critics now.

too complicated, too heavy, no point in being fast, not enough chrome... well i'd take one! LOL

There is no point to get this over regular SL63 unless you live in London and need to go into EV mode.

The extra weight and complexity basically eliminate any performance benefits of the hybrid setup.

For your town doctor that needs to only have the top SL trim, this will be a great lease!

12-13-23, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

wow, all the 'enthusiasts' are just critics now.

too complicated, too heavy, no point in being fast, not enough chrome... well i'd take one! LOL

Doesn't make a whole lot of sense does it?

Then they all complain that EVs are boring. What is it they want?!

12-15-23, 05:20 AM

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Doesn't make a whole lot of sense does it?

Then they all complain that EVs are boring. What is it they want?!

exactly. it's easy to be a critic.

if a 12 cylinder NA 1000HP car comes out, will that satisfy the critics? no, because it will be $200K+ for one thing.