2013 Mercedes-Benz SL brochure leaks ahead of Detroit reveal

2MnyToys · 12-12-2011, 11:16 PM

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Thericker · 12-12-2011, 11:44 PM

Hmm makes me appreciate my current SL just that much more...

Why are they making ALL the latest upcoming models w/nearly same boring boxy headlights found

on latest C-class models.. Same thing on the CLS etc.. Only the S-class INMOP stepped up majorly in design changes..

Khamis63 · 12-12-2011, 11:58 PM

Am so disapointed !! thought it would be sexy as the CLS, all i can see in this car is LIGHTS WTH !! will have to see it in person and with the AMG tag i think it will be a monster

////AMG · 12-13-2011, 01:32 AM

what have they done to those tail lights and head lights

Hopefully the AMG's look better.

LukasBMW · 12-13-2011, 02:42 AM

Not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I don't mind it.

maxabo · 12-13-2011, 05:00 AM

If this is the final product, and it sure seems that way if it comes from a catalogue, it turned out better than on privious pictures we've seen...

Still sad to see that 90 degree "ball wall" front, without any leaning at all.
That is the opposite of aerodynamic, to me!
Very simular to the CLS front.

The parts I do like, are the parts simular to my old R230...

And what's with the seats..?

The "back supporting part" looks alright.
But why can't Mercedes produce a sportier version of the "sitting part" of the seats..??

Like a length-adjustable part up front!
Like BMW!
Mercedes have a lot to learn from the "Comfort Seats" BMW 5 & 7-series nowadays have!!!

That goes for the old MB seats to.
In fact, that goes for MB seats since beginning of time!
Allways waaayyy behind BMW seats...

Sharkster · 12-13-2011, 08:00 AM

One more pic...

absent · 12-13-2011, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxabo

Still sad to see that 90 degree "ball wall" front, without any leaning at all.
That is the opposite of aerodynamic, to me!
Very simular to the CLS front.

You can thank new EU pedestrian protection laws that force automakers to design these blunt noses.

Sharkster · 12-13-2011, 09:53 AM

Muchos pictures:
http://www.autozeitung.de/auto-neuhe...auto-show-2012

maxabo · 12-13-2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxabo

But why can't Mercedes produce a sportier version of the "sitting part" of the seats..??

Like a length-adjustable part up front!
Like BMW!
Mercedes have a lot to learn from the "Comfort Seats" BMW 5 & 7-series nowadays have!!!

That goes for the old MB seats to.
In fact, that goes for MB seats since beginning of time!
Allways waaayyy behind BMW seats...

On pic 20, the seat actually looks extendable/ retractable..!
Buuut I guess not...

kustom2k1 · 12-13-2011, 12:02 PM

They did a great job...foooooking it up!!!

falconsprint · 12-13-2011, 12:19 PM

The exterior styling is ok. Nothing ground breaking though. The interior is similar to the new CLS.

But what's underneath may sway us. Lighter, more powerfull (assuming 5.5TT), more fuel efficient and more driver conviences.

modoindustries · 12-13-2011, 12:26 PM

Love the interior, but prefer the looks of my SL63.

Thericker · 12-13-2011, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falconsprint

The exterior styling is ok. Nothing ground breaking though. The interior is similar to the new CLS.

But what's underneath may sway us. Lighter, more powerfull (assuming 5.5TT), more fuel efficient and more driver conviences.

Not likely, the RENNtech PP CLS63-biturbo w/ECU & Intercooler pump upgrade (not 100% on IC Pump) but in regards to direct rwhp/rwtq after Tuning & 1/4 mile perf the heavier older SL600 makes FAR more rwtq 700+ rwt after ECU vs 640'ish on CLS63 biturbo w/RENNtech ECU, rwhp looks a tad higher on the CLS63 580'ish vs 565'ish on SL600 but subjective as real world perf shows..

Clayton's SL600 ECU/TCU ran 11.02 @ 126+mph vs RENNtech CLS63 PP ECU/ ran 11.21 @ 126 mph, keep in mind, that's the AMG PP model w/ECU etc vs base old model SL600 2005 both have 5.5 liters & I believe the 600 weighs about 100 lbs more...

I do agree fuel consumption will be better in the new direct injection 5.5 but do we really buy these beasts for future gas savings, no I think not

Sharkster · 12-13-2011, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modoindustries

Love the interior, but prefer the looks of my SL63.

+1

gixxerss · 12-13-2011, 07:49 PM

Going to take some getting used to...

gyzmo123 · 12-14-2011, 01:29 AM

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by modoindustries

Love the interior, but prefer the looks of my SL63.

Jaime5798 · 12-14-2011, 01:42 AM

Am so disapointed !! thought it would be sexy as the CLS, all i can see in this car is LIGHTS WTH !! will have to see it in person and with the AMG tag i think it will be a monster

12-13-2011, 01:32 AM	#4
////AMG Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 78 Drives: Many	what have they done to those tail lights and head lights Hopefully the AMG's look better. __________________ 2009 SL63 AMG 2008 E63 AMG 2008 BMW M5 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Former mb's: 02 SL55 AMG, 04 SL65 AMG, 06 SL600, 07 SL65 AMG

12-13-2011, 02:42 AM	#5
LukasBMW Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 415 Drives: 2004 SL600 - Sold 2006 SL55 AMG - Sold	Not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I don't mind it. __________________

12-13-2011, 05:00 AM	#6
maxabo Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 409 Drives: 2007 Väth SL65 AMG. 2007 BMW Alpina B5s. 2007 BMW M6.	If this is the final product, and it sure seems that way if it comes from a catalogue, it turned out better than on privious pictures we've seen... Still sad to see that 90 degree "ball wall" front, without any leaning at all. That is the opposite of aerodynamic, to me! Very simular to the CLS front. The parts I do like, are the parts simular to my old R230... And what's with the seats..? The "back supporting part" looks alright. But why can't Mercedes produce a sportier version of the "sitting part" of the seats..?? Like a length-adjustable part up front! Like BMW! Mercedes have a lot to learn from the "Comfort Seats" BMW 5 & 7-series nowadays have!!! That goes for the old MB seats to. In fact, that goes for MB seats since beginning of time! Allways waaayyy behind BMW seats... Last edited by maxabo; 12-13-2011 at 05:07 AM. Reason: adjusting

12-13-2011, 08:00 AM	#7
Sharkster Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 386 Drives: SL 55 AMG, ML 350... and my girl's SLK 200 ;)	One more pic... Attached Thumbnails __________________

12-13-2011, 09:53 AM	#9
Sharkster Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 386 Drives: SL 55 AMG, ML 350... and my girl's SLK 200 ;)	Muchos pictures: http://www.autozeitung.de/auto-neuhe...auto-show-2012 __________________

12-12-2011, 11:44 PM	#2
Thericker MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southern, CA. Posts: 7,844 Drives: V12-Biturbo	Hmm makes me appreciate my current SL just that much more... Why are they making ALL the latest upcoming models w/nearly same boring boxy headlights found on latest C-class models.. Same thing on the CLS etc.. Only the S-class INMOP stepped up majorly in design changes..

12-12-2011, 11:58 PM	#3
Khamis63 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 31 Drives: CLS63 GTR Escalade	Am so disapointed !! thought it would be sexy as the CLS, all i can see in this car is LIGHTS WTH !! will have to see it in person and with the AMG tag i think it will be a monster

12-13-2011, 12:02 PM	#11
kustom2k1 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,369 Drives: 03SL55	They did a great job...foooooking it up!!! __________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Izjq-IVVo

12-13-2011, 12:19 PM	#12
falconsprint Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 188 Drives: 2009 SL65, 1998 CL600 (sold), 1989 560SEL (sold)	The exterior styling is ok. Nothing ground breaking though. The interior is similar to the new CLS. But what's underneath may sway us. Lighter, more powerfull (assuming 5.5TT), more fuel efficient and more driver conviences.

12-13-2011, 12:26 PM	#13
modoindustries Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 201	Love the interior, but prefer the looks of my SL63. __________________

12-13-2011, 07:49 PM	#16
gixxerss Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 26 Drives: 2005 SL65, 2000 BMW 740iL, 1989 560 SEC, 2004 Ducati 999S, 2008 Harley Softail Custom	Going to take some getting used to...

12-14-2011, 01:42 AM	#18
Jaime5798 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 8 Drives: BMW	Am so disapointed !! thought it would be sexy as the CLS, all i can see in this car is LIGHTS WTH !! will have to see it in person and with the AMG tag i think it will be a monster

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