2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Long-Term Road Test

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image2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Long-Term Road Test

Follow along on our adventure as we try to put as many miles as possible on our new long-term 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster.

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  • fordson1fordson1 Unconfirmed Posts: 1,512
    Never mind the Coyote? Considering you're comparing the engine in a $32k-$45k car to that in a car that's SIX times more expensive, I would say that's high praise for the Ford.

    The AMG engine is making just over 90 hp per liter and the Ford engine (in the Boss 302) is making 88. Pretty damn good from a power standpoint, and it's built to make that kind of power all day long.
  • fordson1fordson1 Unconfirmed Posts: 1,512
    Never mind the Coyote? Considering you're comparing the engine in a $32k-$45k car to that in a car that's SIX times more expensive, I would say that's high praise for the Ford.

    The AMG engine is making just over 90 hp per liter and the Ford engine (in the Boss 302) is making 88. Pretty damn good from a power standpoint, and it's built to make that kind of power all day long.
  • zcalvertzcalvert Member Posts: 76
    Sorry, but I'd take the 458's engine anyday.

    Did my best to keep up with one a few months ago while driving fast on a country road... dear god the noise those things make...
  • mercedesfanmercedesfan Member Posts: 365
    @zcalvert,

    As an engine, I'd still give the nod to the M156/M159. The 458's (glorious) V8 is shockingly lethargic at low rpm's. I mean, at quarter to half throttle it can feel legitimately slow. Furthermore, at low engine speeds it doesn't have the frant
  • zcalvertzcalvert Member Posts: 76
    @mercedesfan - i wouldn't try to disagree with anything you said.
    but i'd still rather have the 458 engine (whatever it's internal label is).
    just a personal preference.
  • cuselancer17cuselancer17 Member Posts: 53
    I want to drive one. Kind of off topic, but speaking of the coyote, why cant ford put that thing in a 4 door car? The SHOs ttv6 isnt bad but doesnt have the appeal of that 5.0.
  • mercedesfanmercedesfan Member Posts: 365
    @zcalvert,

    I completely understand. Exhaust note is absolutely crucial in determining one's favorite engine. Personally, I've always preferred the baritone of a large displacement engine to the wail of a small-displacement engine (part of the reason I've
  • yaymx5_yaymx5_ Member Posts: 49
    In the mainstream, america is more about cheap V8s than sophisticated V8s, though...
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