That is phenominal, the Naturally Aspirated V8 won easily over a forced induction v12.....an absolute testament to the incredible engineering in the SLS
The SL is at a disadvantage with the top down! Top closed would give better weight distribution & more importantly less wind drag. Could be a different equation then?
Drove this thing at the AMGA at Lime Rock, claustrophobic at first, felt like you're strapped into a fighter jet. Cockpit hugs you. The lower torque compared to my E55, 479 vs. 520 ft/lbs, makes it a friendlier car to drive fast. Eases into its speed in a deceptive way. While its clearly faster than the E55, it doesn't feel like it. That helps lesser drivers drive faster, not everyone likes to feel how fast they are actually going.
I find it funny how an average youtuber can make statements about how someone "can't drive". But once you click on their channel, you find a blank space with no videos in site.
UnrelatedNonsense Some people probably like the feeling of a v12. Also, you gotta take into account the poeple buying these cars tend to not consider price as a factor lol. Id still take the SLS though.
I'm sure all of you (that aren't pro drivers) would be sliding every corner, roasting tires, on a 200 k car in-front of the people who let u drive it.. for the most part, most of you would spin out anyways, even if u had TC on.... great video CD, thank you for sharing automotive awesomeness with all of us, I'm not sure but i feel the C63 AMG Black is more focused and special, not to mention its rarity. I supposed also, I wasn't around in 63' for the original Merc. 300SL.
A very different review than Carlos Lago just posted a few days ago. Is Basem just a more experienced driver? Not sure. But Basem didn't complain about the same "effort" that Carlos complained about in driving the car. Not saying Carlos is wrong or Basem is right, just interesting that we have two very different driving impressions, which isn't the first time that it's happened with any car.
The extra 700lb of mass in the SL65 should, in theory, help the car to hook up that monumental torque figure. Next time try a longer strip and see the results.
I tried to listen to what Mr. Wasef was saying.....but the voice of a God kept interupting him. I could listen to that sound all day long................ *sigh* Kei
put it up against the c7 'vette. curiours for the results though i think 'vette will top it. (not interms of personality of the car ofcourse but performance..probabblyyyy)
There is fine line between drifting and donuts, but in this closed parking lot I am going to say that this is just donuts. And apparently C&D agrees because they changed the title.
Hey guys, do your guy a favor and avoid the shots of him *trying* to look like he is driving the cars near the limit. I'm not trying to be smart with you, he is fairly thorough and a good enough writer, its just extremely obvious that he's not up to the task of casually working the limits of a high performance AMG. I refer you to this or the E63 video where this is evident in some very bad steering gestures and the corresponding exterior shot of the car doing a tiny side step. just sayin
Just bought one last night, very happy with my purchase !
and then I woke up.
"You can drift very nicely," 6:26. "So fun to drift."
That is phenominal, the Naturally Aspirated V8 won easily over a forced induction v12.....an absolute testament to the incredible engineering in the SLS
Hahaha the drifitng/donuts at the end with the doors open...
hmmm a drag race with an SL with its roof down is not really fair
Lol went to the comments to find this exact comment.
The blacked out SL65 621hp looks dope!
First time I saw donuts with the doors up. Nice rubber smell inside. Nice review.
Drifting with the doors up is so cool.
The donut with the doors open was pretty cool!
I love this guys stage presence in the intro
This is a German Dodge Challenger and I love it!!
Dodge Viper
My favorite Benz!
Great video live to see these cars taken around such great venues. Keep up the great work!
What's the name of the song that plays at the beginning?
I love drifting with the doors open,, looks like they're applaud
Finally a decent review from Car and Driver.
Nicely done Basem.
The SL is at a disadvantage with the top down!
Top closed would give better weight distribution & more importantly less wind drag. Could be a different equation then?
Man... i love your job!
I love this car because it has this "fuck you" attitude, its just so bad ass haha.
Drove this thing at the AMGA at Lime Rock, claustrophobic at first, felt like you're strapped into a fighter jet. Cockpit hugs you. The lower torque compared to my E55, 479 vs. 520 ft/lbs, makes it a friendlier car to drive fast. Eases into its speed in a deceptive way. While its clearly faster than the E55, it doesn't feel like it. That helps lesser drivers drive faster, not everyone likes to feel how fast they are actually going.
I have 2009 model of that piece. I will order this model soon because a lot of improvement with the gearbox. Mine is not as responsive as this one.
Great review
I'd like to a see a race between the SLS GT and the SL65 AMG Black Series. I think the positions in the stable would have to be rearranged.
The SLS is a great car, but mr. Wasef where can i find those glasses you have on? :)
Good review!
Starting with a drag race Top Gear- style. I like it.
cant wait to see the sls amg black series
nice video ! may somebody please tell me which helmet he is using in the video?
What a great review!
That outfit needs an ascot Basem.
Brutal car.
When will you guys get your hands on the Corvette Stingray?
I find it funny how an average youtuber can make statements about how someone "can't drive". But once you click on their channel, you find a blank space with no videos in site.
New Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT car is tough. I like that. YES.
Wonderful piece of machinery.
What is the song at the beginning? I must know.
Love the jacket
They are proper motoring journalists. Not to say this guy isn't bad
when you talk about the v12 on the sl65 you show a clip of the sls's engine
I fucking love that beginning
My dream car purchase. OMG
Once again the good Germans at Mercedes engineer a 'fine' (understatement) vehicle.
Best sounding car ever
Basum wasuf and chubba chetta ♥
They showed the SLS's engine when talking about the SL65..... lol
But seriously I love this car so much.
Yeah, that is "loosing control slightly, then backing off" :)
So the SL65 AMG is almost 100k more expensive, yet its slower. What's the point of owning one?
Correction: I was looking at the AMG GTS compared to the SL 65 but still, the GTS is slightly faster .
UnrelatedNonsense Some people probably like the feeling of a v12. Also, you gotta take into account the poeple buying these cars tend to not consider price as a factor lol. Id still take the SLS though.
SL is more of a comfortable GT car yes the SLS is one too but it's a lot stiffer. SL has more luxury but still has monstrous performance to go with it
whats the fastest AMG model? 0-60?
I love that he's wearing a helmet, but drives the car like a grandma
dont think of the sl65's engine as detuned but the huarya's engine pagani-tuned
thank you...
I'm sure all of you (that aren't pro drivers) would be sliding every corner, roasting tires, on a 200 k car in-front of the people who let u drive it.. for the most part, most of you would spin out anyways, even if u had TC on.... great video CD, thank you for sharing automotive awesomeness with all of us, I'm not sure but i feel the C63 AMG Black is more focused and special, not to mention its rarity. I supposed also, I wasn't around in 63' for the original Merc. 300SL.
You guys need to rip the video better because even at 720P its very blurry.
I am a completely reasonable fellow... I'll take the baby.. C63 Black! But I would LOVE any of them!!!
I would take the C63 Black Series, that car is brutal!
I AM GLAD I WAITED TIL THE END ...
First sound track name? :D
It's called AMG Le Mans Red, a metallic colour and a £2,995 option on the SLS.
A very different review than Carlos Lago just posted a few days ago. Is Basem just a more experienced driver? Not sure. But Basem didn't complain about the same "effort" that Carlos complained about in driving the car. Not saying Carlos is wrong or Basem is right, just interesting that we have two very different driving impressions, which isn't the first time that it's happened with any car.
God knows I need one!
what kind of red is that??
9:20 is fuckin badass!
YES.
definately my favorite merc
The extra 700lb of mass in the SL65 should, in theory, help the car to hook up that monumental torque figure. Next time try a longer strip and see the results.
can i pick all of them?
Yeah, open roof on SL... good job :D :D lol
I tried to listen to what Mr. Wasef was saying.....but the voice of a God kept interupting him. I could listen to that sound all day long................ *sigh*
Kei
Test the slk55
SL65 also has the 7G gearbox.
Could you race a Ford Shelby GT with a Chevrolet Camaro, just a fantasy of mine..
I'd like to see how long that hood looks staring out the winshield
put it up against the c7 'vette. curiours for the results though i think 'vette will top it. (not interms of personality of the car ofcourse but performance..probabblyyyy)
Mercedes has long mastered the gull wing door. Other's have tried. Some owners have modded. Still nothing like a Mercedes.
AMG FAMILY ♡♡♡♡
Even over a sls black series???
Why wasn't the SL65 running with its top up?
Seems like Mercedes were trying to secure the supremacy of the SLS in that race.
And the sls black?????
ill take them all @CARandDRIVER
i would pick all of them :P
The SLS won by a less than a maybe 2 seconds against the SL65 so I doubt that with the top up it would make that big of a difference
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Very nice leather jacket bro.
wtf this soo WOULD be my daily driver :)
To answer your question at the beginning of the video kind sir, I would drive the C63 AMG Black Series
The drag would have been fairer if the sl65 had its top on!!
There is fine line between drifting and donuts, but in this closed parking lot I am going to say that this is just donuts. And apparently C&D agrees because they changed the title.
And this video now stops anyone from ever ordering an SL65 over an SLS convertible.....
For the $ I'd have a R8 V10, Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari 458, or a Porsche GT2 RS over it. Still an awesome car though.
It's stylin'. Duuhh
probably at the end?
c63 amg black series!! NO doubt
Don't forget that E63 and CLS 63 4MATIC-S version will soon put all these cars to shame in a straight line once they the market~
sorry CaD but you guys should change the title to Powerslides and doughnuts in the new SLS GT cuz sorry but that wasnt drifting
this guy needs to do some homework on this car. he's the hearsay master!
""Basem Wasef""
And I thought "Csaba Csere" felt weird. At least he has company.
Next, we'll hear from managing editor, 'Zaphod Beeblebrox'
Well maybe if you put the roof up on the SLS 65 it could have won. Everyone knows that there is more drag with a convertible.
c63 amg black series for me :)
Hey guys, do your guy a favor and avoid the shots of him *trying* to look like he is driving the cars near the limit. I'm not trying to be smart with you, he is fairly thorough and a good enough writer, its just extremely obvious that he's not up to the task of casually working the limits of a high performance AMG. I refer you to this or the E63 video where this is evident in some very bad steering gestures and the corresponding exterior shot of the car doing a tiny side step. just sayin
Watch gearpatrol on youtube, there you get the review you're looking for.
if that jacket was any tighter he would need to become Houdini to move at all