Video: Jay Leno Drives the SLS AMG on Mulholland Drive

that is how a V8 should sound.

"That is how a V8 should sound."

According to you 1487. Big V8s do sound good but there is just something about a small displacement V8 with high revving characteristics that just rows my boat. The M3, Audi R8, Ferrari V8's (F40/355 are my favorite) have very unique sounds that heighten the driving experience at least for me. Extreme revs just take it to a whole different level of excitement. If all V8's sounded alike it would be a very boring experience as the driver would already know what to expect. Try a bit of variety, I swear it wont hurt you.

Examples:

F335 Spyder Dyno: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBz9wsLT3DA

Ferrari F40: (All footage of the F40 is good but 1:15 to 1:25 the sound makes the hair on my neck stand.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFcTyf0R8Uw

As for the SLS, I think it's a gorgeous car (instant classic) and that V8 should be used in the E63 not the detuned version. Unfortunately this "6.3" V8 will live a short life as twin turbo 5.5L AMG V8's are around the corner.

Nice to see Jay doing at least 60mph in a marked 25mph residential neighbourhood.
He should now take that car to the 'real' Mulholland - the road that connects Pacific Coast Highway to the valley, and show what it can do.

p.s. does he only wear old denim shirts?

That sounds like my old Ducati 900 with Ducati Performance pipes! Boy I miss it.

BORING!