To clean up earlier speculations, the SLC will indeed be powered by a V8. Since Mercedes is revamping its engines, with only a 2.0-liter four banger, a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder, and a 4.0-liter V8, the SLC will most likely get the Project R190 4.0-liter, over a current version with a larger displacement.

The SLC should weigh less than the SLS, and both perform and handle better, as well. It is rumored to be available in coupe and roadster form just like its older sibling.

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Mercedes leaves more room for speculation with the upcoming SLC, since there is still no mid-engined sports car for the brand, a large gap between Smart and the rest of the lineup, and provides the opportunity for more two-seater models.

- By: Alexandra Koken

Source: CAR

Ever since the debut of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, it has been rumored that the Stuttgart automaker has been working on a baby version of the supercar. According to new reports coming out of the UK, the baby SLS AMG has received an official codename, which is traditionally the first step towards development.

Known internally as the Mercedes-Benz SLC, the new model will be launched in 2014 with a projected price tag of £75,000 ($121,340 USD).

Mercedes-Benz’s AMG department will be responsible for the engineering, development and testing for the SLC.

Power is expected to come from AMG’s new M157 engine – a 5.5L V8 unit pushing some 420-hp. To put that in perspective, that’s 149-hp less than the naturally aspirated 6.3L V8 in the SLS AMG.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: AutoCar

Tomorrow at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz will be showing the 2010 E-Class Coupe and Sedan. However, the automaker didn’t want to leave out another of its latest creation in all this Geneva coverage. While the car won’t be seen anywhere near Geneva, Mercedes-Benz has dropped some official shots and details of its latest high-performance beast – the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (formally known as the SLC Gullwing).

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is based on the 300SL and will feature the popular gullwing-style doors. The 3,571 pound SLS AMG isn’t ready to be revealed just yet; however, Mercedes-Benz has provided a couple of shots of the prototype undergoing testing.

The SLS AMG will be smaller than the SLR McLaren and will be powered by 6.2L V8 making a total of 563-hp with a maximum torque of 479 lb-ft. With the help of a “Race Start” launch control, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph.

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG:

Source: Mercedes-Benz (via AutoBlog)

Let’s hope AutoExpress is right about this one (they were wrong earlier this week with their Jaguar XE speculation). According to the publication, Mercedes-Benz is working on a smaller version of the upcoming SLC Gullwing supercar.

Known as the SLK Gullwing, the car will sit on the top of the SLK range, giving Mercedes-Benz a rival to the Porsche S and Audi TT RS. Heck, it may as well be a competitor to the Tesla Roadster and a Fisker Karma because AutoExpress says that the SLK Gullwing will be a plug-in hybrid vehicle.

The SLK Gullwing will supposedly carry lithium-ion battery packs hidden in the side sills that drive an electric motor. It will be able to go for 120 miles on battery power alone before it needs recharging. But if you’re too far from an outlet to recharge, a 3.5L V6 engine will kick in allowing for additional range and a fuel-economy of 40 mpg. Together, both systems will allow for a 0 to 60 mph time of 5 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. Tuning of the performance and handling will most likely be carried out by the AMG division.

The Mercedes-Benz SLC should arrive by the end of this year. AutoExpress says that the baby SLK Gullwing won’t arrive before 2012.

Source: AutoExpress

By the looks of it, you would think that Mercedes-Benz would be ready to show the SLC Gullwing by the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. According to AutoExpress, it’ll take a little longer – a whole year longer. Sources say that the Mercedes-Benz Gullwing won’t arrive in showrooms until 2010 after being unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.

The SLC Gullwing will wear an AMG badge and will be distinguished as the brand’s flagship model. Production will run for only two years with a limited 6,000 units annually to keep the cars exclusivity.

Power will come from a 6.3L turbocharged V8 AMG engine producing between 600 to 650 horsepower. Power to the wheels will be transferred via a 7-Tronic automatic gearbox. The 0 to 60 mph run will come in at 3.8 seconds with a top speed more than 200 mph.

Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz SLC Gullwing:

Source: AutoExpress

Spies recently caught the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SLC Gullwing undergoing some hot-weather testing and from the looks of it, the camoeflage is slowly coming off and we’re slowly seeing hints of the legendary 300 SL. Thank God they got rid of that hideious VIper thing they had going on.

So what’s the update on this upcoming beast from Mercedes? Word on the street is that it will be powered by a 600-hp 6.3L V8 from AMG allowing for a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.8 seconds with a top speed above 200 mph. Rumors suggest that the SLC Gullwing may even hit close to 650-hp.

Pricing is expected to be around 150,000 euros ($215,272 USD).

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Source: Auto Motor und Sport

We saw spy shots of an upgraded prototype of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SLC Gullwing. Ready to be unveiled in 2011. According to CAR, the SLC Gullwing will be exclusively badged as an AMG model with no Mercedes-Benz badging anywhere.

The high-performance SLC Gullwing will be powered by a 6.3 liter V8 producing up to 600-hp allowing it to go from 0 to 60mph in 3.8 seconds. Top speed will come in at more than 200mph.

Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz SLC Gullwing Taking Shape:

Source: CAR

Finally – Mercedes-Benz has upgraded the design of the SLC Gullwing prototype from that horrible Viper looking body style. The SLC Gullwing will take the crown from the current high-performance Stuttgart king – the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series.

Power is expected to come from an AMG 6.3 liter V8 engine producing up to 600-hp. Rest to 60mph is expected to come in at 3.8 seconds with a top speed of more than 200mph. The engine will be mated to a new Sportshift gearbox.

Check out these latest pictures of the SLC Gullwing with its driver-side door raised.

Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz SLC Gullwing Taking Shape:

Source: eMercedesBenz