We saw the first photos of what we believe to be a brand new model from Mercedes AMG, the SLC AMG. Some reports indicate it could be a replacement for the SLS yet we’ve yet to receive a definitive answer and so for now we’ll treat it as a new model. The new SLC would be Mercedes’ answer to the Porsche 911 in terms of pricing and most certainly performance.
At the time, the early stage prototype heavily borrowed the SLS body design but with a shorter wheelbase. But while little was known about the baby SLS at the time, German magazine Auto Bild has revealed new information.
The lowest price point on the SLC AMG, expected out in 2016, would be €109,000 in Germany, a little more than the 911 Carrera S but less than the 4S. The Mercedes SLC will be powered by a new AMG engine called the M177, the engine is expected to make its world debut in the next-gen C63 AMG next year. In it’s base version, the SLC will output 485 HP and will possibly offer an S-Model with upwards of 550 HP. The SLC S-Model make quite a price jump and start around €145,000.
