Hey guys, found an impression pic on the new SL MY 2012. The article says it will be based on the chassis of the current SLS and will share a lot of technology with it. Basicly the same versions like we have today. 280, 350, 500, and 600.
The AMG versions will follow early 2013 with a 63 5.5 turbo and a 65 V12.

 

Gonna be nice!

 

Im not all excited about that front end, looks like the Lexus convertable.

 

looks soft

 

5.5 L Turbo is the only thing that excites me about the upcoming car...

 

YUK! looks too Japanese.I like the rear of the SLS though

 

LOOK ITS SANTA CLAUSE!

 

+1

 

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

 

Looks almost as bad as a GTR..

 

thats when MB goes downhill, looks jap n cheap

 

+1

 

+ 2

 

It's just a rendering. I am sure Benz nor AMG will dissapoint us and if they do, well we'll end up liking it anyway ...

 

This could be their first clanger, I hope not though!

 

IMO, the sleekest look is still the pre-facelift R230. It is distinctly Mercedes, nothing on the road looks like it. Most apt was a comment made about it, it looks like it's in motion standing still...

 

Totally agree with you. I've never warmed up to the SL63 facelift and this new 2012 design certainly doesn't get me excited.

 

I think all new models should be different, I remember when the SL came out
in the UK 2002 I thought it was an amazing improvement over the previous
model, however after 9 years it did to me look tired although still pretty, but when I saw the SL63 my eyes popped out, I loved it. However the new SL
looks quite a bit like the SLS from the front , perhaps sharing body parts to
keep costs down, I am afraid the SLS doesn't do it for me, the front and the
square roof line ( not like a coupe) which is necessary for the doors. I have seen loads of vids inc JL test and it doesn't float my boat. Why do manufacturers have to make cars with retro old shapes, I believe BMW done
an expensive old copy, was it a M8 not sure but it was a flop. I think the SL63 is a beautiful and impressive change from the previous model, i just hope
MB are not heading for producing a lot of so so cars.
Sorry that was a bit long.

 

SL63 not as nice looking as '03 - '08 R230 ...even Clarkson agrees and the 5th gear AND top gear guys all agree SL55>SL63 in looks AND performance!

 

Yes, but I am mainly talking about the new SL and the SLS, what do you think
of them.

 

New SL vs...SLR...hmm that's tough. The new SL 231 looks kinda funny; I think the SLR will grow on everyone...

 

Hi, no I am not talking SLR, just about the SLS and new SL, which I agree, does look funny, your thoughts on the SLS.

 

I go hot and cold on the SLS. I have a deposit on one, but I can't bring myself to actually place the order.

The 'new' SL will probably look good, but I still think that the overall package of my SL55 (looks, performance, handling) is the best. My SL55 sits beside one of my Ferrari's in the garage and it still looks stunning... after all these years.

 

You must be excited! What drew you to the SLS?
Will the new SL have a nat *** engine, or supercharged, or turbo, I have so little info on it apart from some pics.
If you go ahead on the SLS, please post your thoughts, I am interested how quick it feels, should be good with the figures I have seen.

 

I doubt that I will actually finish the order on the SLS, as it just doesn't do it for me. I placed a deposit ~3 years ago, when I heard that they were going to make a new Gullwing.

AMG's new bread and butter engine is supposed to be a bi-turbo engine.