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More details about the mercedes-Benz SLC
By Yoann Besnard on 12 May 2008 | 
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After the McLaren P11 and P12, here are more information about the upcoming Mercedes SLC due to be launched in 2010.
Codenamed C197, the future supercar will be available as a coupé and a roadster. Unlike the SLR, the future SLC will adopt a retro-design that will feature gullwing doors, an 'Arrow' profile and rear-engined spoiler. Despite taking its styling cues from the past, the C197 won't be sold as a Mercedes model, but under the AMG moniker. The German carmaker has learnt from its mistakes and engineers focus on weight reduction. At 4,650 mm long, 1,950 mm wide and 1,250 mm high, the C197 will be lighter than a SLR. However, a Mercedes-Benz remains a luxury vehicle and the C197 is rumoured to weigh around 3,200 lbs.
As predicted, the future supercar will be a rear-wheel drive which will use a transaxle architecture with the engine at the front and the gearbox at the bag enabling a better weight distribution of 48/52. The C197 will be powered by the 6.2-litre V8 engine which will deliver 550bhp. The SLR will likely be faster than the SLR thanks to its reduced weight. The SLR is said to reach a top speed above 190mph and to shuttle from 0 to 62mph in just 3.8 seconds.
The supercar will sit on 19in wheels which can be upgraded to 20in wheels. Surprisingly, it will share its electric equipment with the E-Class. Maybe Mercedes-Benz is readying a new generation of electric equipments for the next E-Class which will be launched next year.
Expected to hit the showrooms in 2010, the SLC will have a lifecycle limited to three years. Mercedes-Benz plans to build 6,000 units.
