German tuner BRABUS has just released its latest offering: the BRABUS 800 Roadster, based on the Mercedes-Benz SL 65AMG. True to its name, the car, which will be shown off at the Geneva auto show next week, gets to 800 horsepower thanks to its BRABUS-tuned 12-cylinder bi-turbo 6.0-liter V12 engine.

The BRABUS T65 RS tuning allows the engine to reach optimum performance. The engine contains specially developed high-performance manifolds, with high-perf turbochargers and integrated turbine housings. In addition, there are four intercoolers.

Renown Auto Style, an automotive development company based in California, has given the Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) a new wide body kit.

The company, which is widely known for creating customized kits for Lamborghini models, has given the older model of the SL-Class some customization of its own.

Mercedes normally stays well out of the recall messes that plague other manufacturers, but their new SL is suffering from an issue that reminds me of a more… Italian marquee.  It’s being recalled due to a potential fire risk in the air conditioning system. They switched over to a new type of refrigerant designed to be more environmentally friendly than […] More »

Without question, one of the most iconic classic cars in the world, Mercedes-Benz or otherwise, is the 300 SL Gullwing. Its beautiful shape, unique doors and outstanding performance combined to make it a true instant classic. First introduced in 1954, the SL (Sport Leicht) was never in abundance, as only 1,400 Gullwing coupes were ever

621 hp. That’s the kind of power lurking underneath the sculpted hood and sheet metal of Mercedes’ SL 65 AMG convertible cruise missile. The coupe made it’s official debut at the New York Auto Show earlier this week with that big, beautiful 6L V12 as it’s centerpiece.

In anticipation of its launch at the New York Auto Show next month, Mercedes has released a few official videos of the upcoming SL65 AMG Biturbo V12. Quite a mouthful to pronounce, but then, when you see the engine in this thing, you’re gonna be quite speechless. Twelve cylinders and twin turbochargers combine to pump

Daimler will not tolerate companies trying to copy their cars. In a press release, Daimler reported that they crushed a fake body of the Mercedes 300 SL that German customs officials confiscated. Although it was made in fiberglass, the full size replica of the three-star’s creation was still an infringement of their “work of art”