Context matters. While it?s one thing to read that our track test of the 2017 Mercedes-AMG SL65 recorded a zero-to-60-mph blast in 3.7 seconds, it?s another thing entirely to see it happen on the street. One vigilant defender of public safety secreted behind a building saw this one light up 74 mph on his radar gun, which wouldn?t be remarkable if he hadn?t first seen it standing still just on the other side of a broad exurban intersection. Our test driver?who admits yielding to temptation when the light turned green only after confirming that there were no pedestrians or other traffic in sight?agreed with the wide-eyed police officer that this would be a one-time experience for them both. But think on it while you count off five seconds: More than two tons of static sculpture converted itself into a left-lane-on-the-freeway projectile in less time than it takes to think, ?Is that a cop"? Our guy says he actually lifted before the radar got a reading on this matte-gray missile. READ MORE ??
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