• GWA tuning creates a one-off prototype based on the Mercedes C111

                    
      		   
      Published on 01-06-2011 11:10 AM
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      The Mercedes C111 was part of a series of experimental cars produced by Mercedes in the 60's and 70's. Mercedes experimented with rotary engines and fiberglass bodies and the styling of the concept was very unique. The owner of GWA tuning in Texas decided the car deserved a modern update and is building his version on a tubular space frame chassis. A 408 hp Mercedes V12 is positioned in a mid-engine layout. The car weighs around 3000 pounds and yes, those are gullwing doors. Wheels are borrowed from the SLS with 19 inch fronts and 20 inch rears. Likely only one of these will be made so put your checkbook down. Plus, wait until you see the final product as these are just renderings.























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      1. 1cleanAMG's Avatar
        1cleanAMG - 01-09-2011, 04:55 AM
        ford GT?
      1. Sorena's Avatar
        Sorena - 01-09-2011, 04:58 AM
        i wanted to say the same thing , even GT40 style gauges
      1. osamabenze's Avatar
        osamabenze - 01-09-2011, 10:14 AM
        It's a great car and I hope to own one in the near future
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 01-09-2011, 11:32 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by osamabenze Click here to enlarge
        It's a great car and I hope to own one in the near future
        Not happening.
      1. fastgti69's Avatar
        fastgti69 - 01-09-2011, 11:35 AM
        mercedes 6 speed. hmm the last time i saw a mercedes 6 speed was an older c230 kompressor in SB. the guy told me he waited months just to get it from europe.. pretty damn cool if you ask me.

        but not diggin the body style at all. this is not mercedes
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 01-09-2011, 11:48 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by fastgti69 Click here to enlarge
        mercedes 6 speed. hmm the last time i saw a mercedes 6 speed was an older c230 kompressor in SB. the guy told me he waited months just to get it from europe.. pretty damn cool if you ask me.

        but not diggin the body style at all. this is not mercedes
        Many of the smaller motors are available with a 6-speed option especially in Europe.
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        fastgti69 - 01-09-2011, 11:53 AM
        if only the new c63 came in manual..