Mercedes SLC Test Mule Spied in the Desert

Here is a set of photos of a test mule for the Mercedes SLC, being prepared for desert testing by a group of AMG engineers. These partially-covered shots are the product of a 12-hour stakeout, in which the hoped-for test-drive never materialized. Instead, the engineers simply readied the prototype for testing, while taking great care to keep the test mule covered as much as possible. It wasn’t until late afternoon that the final steps required a quick peek under the hood, finally revealing the car’s front fascia and fenders
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BentleyGT - 8/8/2007 11:25:31 AM

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I cant wait to see what it really looks like.

xj13 - 8/8/2007 11:28:54 AM

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Good to have you back BGT.

Alec - 8/8/2007 11:44:20 AM

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Looks like a dam missile with wheels... I cant wait to see how this really looks either.

Gennissen - 8/8/2007 11:57:03 AM

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my word!! did you see that profile. wide wheel base..slim waist.. and low profile. scary!! this will be no watered down supercar like the SLR. it really is a missile. i can't wait to see it. i'm definitely going to keep an eye on this one.

iepurilah - 8/8/2007 11:59:27 AM

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Looks more like SLR roadster to me

merc07 - 8/8/2007 11:59:57 AM

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i loved this car since the first photoshop. i think this car is going to be an absolute phenom when it comes out. amg is really starting to create some great performance vechiles first the clk black. now this. mercedes seems to be pulling out all stops.

Will_ - 8/8/2007 12:37:19 PM

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I don't think anyone's doubting that it will look spectacular, but what about its performance? How well will this car fair without McLaren? Jeremy Clarkson called the SLR the "Viper of the Mercedes line-up." Will the SLC be more of a hard-edged true supercar?

kvhd39 - 8/8/2007 1:26:23 PM

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The tailights looks like ones from a Viper.

w209w114 - 8/8/2007 2:15:56 PM

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The rear end on the test mule is from a viper. Makes sense though

gsh23 - 8/8/2007 6:07:03 PM

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but now that chrysler is no longer with daimler, how can they use a viper rear end?

528i - 8/8/2007 6:27:44 PM

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so is not going to be a mid engine like the R8.

MaranelloMaster - 8/8/2007 8:43:30 PM

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the REAL question is what kind of engine this beast will have...

minimalist - 8/8/2007 8:58:44 PM

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i havent been this stoked about a car in awhile. the slc is a winner.

henbmw - 8/8/2007 9:17:40 PM

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I hope they drop that wing. This thing will be a beast

audirevolution - 8/8/2007 9:38:26 PM

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Mercedes-Benz vehicles have beautiful designs.

Threepoint1415926 - 8/9/2007 2:47:01 PM

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Damn you "Error Accessing this Page"!!!!! I cant wait for this car to come out. Built entirety by AMG - No McLaren! I'm sure it will be a beast and probably a way better performer than the SLR.