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Mercedes AMG SL63 S E Performance hits 62 mph in 2.9 seconds

The Mercedes AMG SL63 S E Performance is one of the most powerful Mercedes AMG cars, but also the most powerful SL model. It is a sporty 2+2 Roadster that attracts attention wherever it appears not only with its design but also with the sound of the engine like an enraged beast.

The car is powered by a 4-liter V8 biturbo engine combined with an electric motor (204 hp), on the rear axle, with a total power of 816 hp (608 kW) and 1,047 lb-ft (1,420 Nm) of torque. That’s enough to push the powerful car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 317 km/h (197 mph). Behind the cover on the rear bumper hides the connection for charging the 6.1 kWh battery, which ensures a range of 13 kilometers.

The AMG SL63 S E Performance features a fabric folding roof whose active aerodynamics, along with an adaptive suspension and mechanical limited-slip differential, are tuned to ensure superior handling. There is also a steering system (i) via the rear axle, eight work programs and adaptive integral drive (4Matic+). It sits on 20-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in 265/40 front and 295/35 rear Michelin tires. It is equipped with carbon-ceramic brakes with 420mm front and 380mm rear discs.

And while AMG still claims that they made no mistake when they made the decision that the new generation C-Class (C63) will be powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder hybrid, many potential buyers have turned to other car companies. However, everything remained the same with the SL.

Source: Mercedes-AMG

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Mercedes AMG SL63 S E Performance hits 62 mph in 2.9 seconds
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1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster up for auction

In 1998, Lamborghini started building a special car, the Diablo SV Roadster. It was a combination of the Diablo SV in the configuration of the Diablo VT Roadster, and the manufacturer planned to produce only 20 examples. However, due to the financial turmoil faced by the company as well as the lack of interest in such a variant, Lamborghini stopped the project. Only two units of this car were produced, making it the rarest series-production Lamborghini ever. One of them was offered at auction.

This Diablo SV Roadster is powered by a 5.7L V12 engine with 530 hp (395 kW) and 445 lb-ft (605 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission.

The car is finished in the striking combination of Roadster Giallo over Nero “Torpedo” Alcantara. It is equipped with a removable roof, rear wing, side air intake blades, electronic suspension lifting system, and 355-millimeter brake discs at each corner. Front bumper, alloy wheels, side decals and interior are from SV coupé. The central console and sills are made of carbon fiber. It has only 42,842 kilometers on the odometer.

The Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster was offered at RM Sotheby’s Sealed Auction on December 15, 2023.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster up for auction
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1965 Porsche 356C Coupe is up for auction

Another example of Porsche’s first production car, the 1965 Porsche 356C coupe, is up for auction. It is the last revision of the 356 model that was introduced in 1964, the same year that Porsche introduced its successor, the now legendary 911 model.

This car is powered by a replacement engine taken from a 1960 356B Super. In 2018, the engine was overhauled and a light starter with a transmission reducer was installed, and the accessory belt, generator pulleys, and distributor cap and points were replaced. Two years later, the engine received a big bore kit which increased the displacement to 1,720cc. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.

Porsche 356C is finished in white and is in good condition. It is equipped with a rear luggage rack, a twin-grille deck lid, pop-out quarter windows, and body-color bumpers with chrome accents in addition to dual exhaust outlets that exit through the rear overriders, and disc brakes on all four wheels. It is mounted on 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 195/65 Toyo Extensa A/S tires.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in black vinyl, which also covers the door panels and the upper part of the dashboard. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 7,052 miles (total odometer unknown). Additional equipment includes sound insulation kit, replacement turn signal relay, door window crank springs, felt strips, and Blaupunkt AM/FM cassette stereo and Pioneer speakers.

In 2018, the car was serviced which included replacement of brake rotors, pads, hoses, shocks, bump stops, and sway bar bushings.

The car comes with a driver’s manual, partial service records, and a clean California title in the owner’s name.

The auction ends on December 19 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $38,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1965 Porsche 356C coupe is up for auction