• 610 wheel horsepower Renntech modified SL65 AMG versus 600 wheel horsepower CTS-V drag race

                    
      		   
      Published on 03-06-2012 11:58 PM
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      This was a great race between two cars with a lot of power. The SL65 is said to have a Renntech tune, drag radials, and the Renntech airbox. We would assume race gas well and the dyno numbers are stated to be 610 wheel. The CTS-V is said to be at 600 whp with a KDI street sweeper cam, Works cat-back exhaust, 2.85 upper pulley, 9.55 lower pulley, tune, and on drag radials also of course. The CTS-V rips the SL out of the hole but the SL65 comes on strong barely edging out the Caddy and pulling stronger up top as the trap speed shows. Check out the video below.



      This article was originally published in forum thread: 610 wheel horsepower Renntech modified SL65 AMG versus 600 wheel horsepower CTS-V drag race started by Sticky View original post
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      1. DavidV's Avatar
        DavidV - 03-07-2012, 07:09 AM
        Damn, these cars both move.
      1. ultimateendz's Avatar
        ultimateendz - 03-07-2012, 07:15 AM
        and i will have headers, intake, bigger pulley, and the TRACK sweeper cam in mine as stg1....on top of what he has
      1. Sledgehammer's Avatar
        Sledgehammer - 03-07-2012, 07:22 AM
        Good run, hell of a nice top end on the SL they are beastly on the top... WHIPPLE FTW
      1. ultimateendz's Avatar
        ultimateendz - 03-07-2012, 08:24 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sledgehammer Click here to enlarge
        Good run, hell of a nice top end on the SL they are beastly on the top... WHIPPLE FTW
        yep...he was just headers and an intake away from taking the win
      1. Laloosh's Avatar
        Laloosh - 03-07-2012, 08:36 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by ultimateendz Click here to enlarge
        yep...he was just headers and an intake away from taking the win
        I plan leaving on first the yellow while calling on bluetooth to distract you even more.....then i might have a shot lol

        Btw expect me to hit my windshield washer fluid around the 330 mark as well.

        A Chase is a race bro
      1. ultimateendz's Avatar
        ultimateendz - 03-07-2012, 08:37 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Laloosh Click here to enlarge
        I plan leaving on first the yellow while calling on bluetooth to distract you even more.....then i might have a shot lol

        A Chase is a race bro
        lmao....im aware im gonna get tree'd if i ever line up against you again...lol
      1. SLS AMG's Avatar
        SLS AMG - 03-07-2012, 09:38 AM
        The articls states:

        "The CTS-V rips the SL out of the hole but the SL65 comes on strong barely edging out the Caddy and pulling stronger up top as the trap speed shows. Check out the video below"


        Actually, if you look at the video carefully, you will notice that the CTS had the jump before the SL. Still the SL65 managed to take it over and beat it Click here to enlarge with a better ET
      1. Puerto Rican 335d's Avatar
        Puerto Rican 335d - 03-08-2012, 01:57 PM
        @SLS AMG that caddy sure had a jump but the Benz sure made up for it at the END!! Another satisfied RENNtech customer there and here!!! Click here to enlarge
      1. onurleft's Avatar
        onurleft - 03-08-2012, 03:34 PM
        The 60fts were so close 1.62 vs 1.64 but it seems like the SL has more top end. The weight is about the same IIRC
      1. Sonny's Avatar
        Sonny - 03-08-2012, 04:03 PM
        Great run! Both cars are sweet.
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 03-08-2012, 04:03 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by SLS AMG Click here to enlarge
        Actually, if you look at the video carefully, you will notice that the CTS had the jump before the SL. Still the SL65 managed to take it over and beat it with a better ET
        Um, that is exactly what I said.
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 03-08-2012, 04:06 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by onurleft Click here to enlarge
        The 60fts were so close 1.62 vs 1.64 but it seems like the SL has more top end. The weight is about the same IIRC
        SL is about 200 pounds heavier.
      1. SLS AMG's Avatar
        SLS AMG - 03-08-2012, 05:03 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sticky Click here to enlarge
        SL is about 200 pounds heavier.

        I think 400lbs heavier
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 03-08-2012, 05:11 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by SLS AMG Click here to enlarge
        I think 400lbs heavier
        44xx range and CTS-V is in the 42XX range I believe...
      1. SLS AMG's Avatar
        SLS AMG - 03-09-2012, 02:33 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sticky Click here to enlarge
        44xx range and CTS-V is in the 42XX range I believe...
        I think you are mixed up with the SL55. If you check the AMG website, you will find the SL65 weighs alot more than the SL55 and SL63 with a curb weight of 4650 LBS


        http://www.fast-autos.com/supercars/...L63amg.phpSL63

        SL63: 4300lbs SL65:4650

        The reason you are seeing the SL65 overtaking the CTS, knowing that they are making almost the same number of RWHP, is the very high monster torque the Mercedes engine is developing.

        Torque wins races my friendClick here to enlarge
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 03-09-2012, 02:44 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by SLS AMG Click here to enlarge
        I think you are mixed up with the SL55. If you check the AMG website, you will find the SL65 weighs alot more than the SL55 and SL63 with a curb weight of 4650 LBS


        http://www.fast-autos.com/supercars/...L63amg.phpSL63

        SL63: 4300lbs SL65:4650

        The reason you are seeing the SL65 overtaking the CTS, knowing that they are making almost the same number of RWHP, is the very high monster torque the Mercedes engine is developing.

        Torque wins races my friendClick here to enlarge
        4,222 pounds for the CTS-V and according to this 4480 for the SL65: http://media.caranddriver.com/files/...icle-chart.pdf

        So, no confusion on my part. Although I think you are quite confused as to the role of torque in winning races. There is a discussion on it here, I suggest you read it: http://www.benzboost.com/showthread....something-guys

        Torque is part of it but that V12 has a stronger top end thanks to the turbos. Also, no dyno sheets are posted for either.
      1. E55pilot's Avatar
        E55pilot - 11-15-2012, 04:52 PM
        I love those CTSV's.
      1. LZH's Avatar
        LZH - 11-15-2012, 05:43 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by E55pilot Click here to enlarge
        I love those CTSV's.
        And I love when threads like this get resurrected to see again what a $#@!in idiot SLS was LOL. Thanks for the laugh Click here to enlarge