Mercedes-Benz and AMG are said to be considering introducing a Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG, or so it has been named in the industry. The new model would compete in the market rivaling the likes of the Porsche 911.
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Also slated as the baby SLS, the idea behind the SLC AMG is that it will be a two-door coupe offering front mid-engine, rear-drive sports car dynamics, like the SLS, only in smaller form. It’s expected to come with a 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, borrowed from the current CL 63 AMG, producing around 373kW.
In a recent Autocar report, AMG boss Ola Kallenius spoke about potential product expansion within the AMG lineup, and the recent success the SLS has had. He said a final decision hasn’t been made on whether to expand on the SLS though.
“What is clear is that we have entered a segment with an overwhelming reaction from customers and fans – and many of them are entirely new customers to AMG – so it would certainly be the right strategy to grow the AMG brand.”
A decision on the Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG model is expected to be made in the very near future, with some speculating a release date as soon as late-2013.
It’s believed the new model will showcase a similar lightweight sports car nature as the SLS, only even lighter, while the performance benchmark in mind will be the Porsche 911.
