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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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2007 SL Facelift?

I have been hearing from this board that there will be a facelift in 2007 for the SL what kind of Facelift if any of you know will the front look more like a CLS?
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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 12:39 AM
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This is the '06 SL, mild refresh.(front bumper redesign, new rear tailamps)
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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When will the '06 500SL be available?
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 08:13 PM
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When will the '06 500SL be available?
I don't know for sure, but probably next month.
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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All quite modest and confined to the parts of the car which are easy to update, lights, bumper covers. No new crash testing/homologation required.
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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by akbro93704
This is the '06 SL, mild refresh.(front bumper redesign, new rear tailamps)
I thought these pics depict the 07 SL? Oh well, I guess we will find out soon enough!
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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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This is not the 2006 Sl, its going to be a mid 2006 release as an 2007. It will have the new V8 too...
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 12:12 AM
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This is not the 2006 Sl, its going to be a mid 2006 release as an 2007. It will have the new V8 too...
Are you saying that the 2006's that are coming shortly are not going to have any of the changes in the pictures with the front bumper and rear lights?
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 12:54 AM
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No they are not supposed to ... I am taking the word of my dealer.. who is a close personal friend.
He said the 07 SL will get the new motor, updated bumpers and grill
Its supposed to be released mid 06...
The 06's are getting Sirius for free, he said MB always "gives" something away just before the model undergoes a change. Much like all the 2006 S classes getting "free" sport packages.
The euro "Mercedes" mag confirms all the changes including the motor and says a mid 06 release.
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No they are not supposed to ... I am taking the word of my dealer.. who is a close personal friend.
He said the 07 SL will get the new motor, updated bumpers and grill
Its supposed to be released mid 06...
The 06's are getting Sirius for free, he said MB always "gives" something away just before the model undergoes a change. Much like all the 2006 S classes getting "free" sport packages.
The euro "Mercedes" mag confirms all the changes including the motor and says a mid 06 release.
Well, wonder if our friends StephenK and RadSteve are going to care?

Not much of a change but still...a change.

Is the SL55 and the SL600 going to get new engines?
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 02:25 AM
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Mercedes have just revealed details of the new S Class. Among the first models is the new 500 which will have a 388 bhp engine and it seems likely that will make it into the SL in due course.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 09:46 AM
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Mercedes have just revealed details of the new S Class. Among the first models is the new 500 which will have a 388 bhp engine and it seems likely that will make it into the SL in due course.
Wow, 388? The 5.4 L AMG engine (a la SLK55, CLK55, C55) has less hp than a non-amg engine! I guess they will have to be upgraded to the 6.3 L V8?
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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It's a useful bhp hike for the normally aspirated engine, so you can expect the AMG engines to move up in proportion.
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
Well, wonder if our friends StephenK and RadSteve are going to care?

Not much of a change but still...a change.

Is the SL55 and the SL600 going to get new engines?
Sl55 is going N/A, no more superchargers in any of the "55"s.

Sl600 is to remain unchanged.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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I imagine they're going back to 32 valve engines which explains the horsepower gains. These twin spark engines (which seemingly were introduced to reduce emissions) have been a debacle from a performance and horsepower standpoint.
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