I heard that it will be change by next year is it true ?

 

A 'refreshening' -- not that much different unless it does indeed get the new nose and the 6.3L engine....

 

This information is from a "loosely" translated German site, www.jesmb.com . It looks like a mid-year face lift to accomodate the new 5.5 litre engine and relatively minor interior and exterior changes.

28.12,2005 SL Facelift starting from 16.01.06 orderable
The Facelift of the SL is starting from that 16,01,06 orderable. The following points were changed:
- tail lamps in clear glass optics with white "strip" (see photos of the last new message)
- new front apron with fog headlights with chrome edge (front apron see also photos below)
- high-quality interior materials (more finely grained surfaces, nobler leather)
- button for manipulationmanipulation manipulation made of metal
- new key (like s-class)
- more comfortable trunk loading possible by changed system for the raising of the verdecks (with opened verdeck)
- new engines (SL 350 with 272 HP, SL 500 with 388 HP, SL 600 and 55 AMG with 517 HP)
- 7-G-Tronic "sport" with switching paddles at the steering wheel and sportier tuning
- allegedly improved sound of engine
- other interior clock and/or somewhat changed instrument panel
- other entrance borders
- new rim Design
- new lacquers
- new interior colors

 

They have been doing them around 10 to 15 years. The model previous to R129 had a lifespan of 1972-89. Then it was 1989 - 2002. I wouldn't expect a complete remodel until at least 2010, and possibly beyond. There will be cosmetic enhancements to the body, and a bit of interior fiddling but the current model is still 'new' to most people.

 

Wow...that sounds like a heckuva list of changes....