Drivers Log.(News)(opinion on Mercedes-Benz SL-Class)(Brief Article)

2004 Mercedes-Benz SL600 Date in fleet: Nov. 26-Dec. 3 As-tested price: $136,870 Powertrain: 5.5-liter supercharged V8; rwd, five-speed automatic Output: 493 hp @ 5000 rpm, 590 lb-ft @ 1800-3500 rpm Curb weight: 4426 pounds MPG (EPA combined/AW observed): 15.15/ 12.27 MORRISON: Slap my face and call me Rosemeyer! Now that's torque: 65 more lb-ft than the Viper and only 7 fewer hp? Pshhew, that's outrageous.

But it had better be, given the price. Any SL is a darn good car, but $130,000 to start? Mercedes must be insane. Yes, the 600 is fast, but it certainly doesn't feel like ...

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