mvm

Ok guys, here are the first picks of the new SL63 with the AMG performance package fresh from Geneva...


http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-...photo-4872811/

jspAMG

I'm not too sure about it. I like the low more wedge front end on the current style. I suppose I'll get used to it though. But it seems a little busy and boy racer for the target audience.

Jim

maxabo

Exact my opinion too.
Looks pimped out (in a bad way), in a busy & very unexpected unmercedes kinda way...

But since I'm a slow starter who knows, in 2 years I may find it nicer...
Or not.
Like I still can't get over the "dog taking a crap"-look of the CLS...

Only time can tell.
But for now, that new SL-look sure is a no-no in my book.

LukasBMW

It seems all the newer cars are getting more "boy racer". A lot of these cars now have Eurbani style front bumpers that "have a lot going on."

I wouldn't be surprised at all if the R231 used the same chassis as the R230. I mean, even the top closes the exact same way.

I think the R231 looks pretty damn similar to the R230 facelift and that only us enthusiasts will be able to tell the difference.

Would I rock one? Hell yeah. If I had the money, I'd probably throw down for an AMG version with the twin turbo V8 and get software.

However, I think my dream SL would be a 2007 or 2008 SL55 with a "facelift" conversion and extreme engine work. If I had an unlimited budget, I'd chose that supercharged V8 engine to play with as it was by far the most fun and best sounding of any car/engine I have ever owned.

When the warranty is up on my SL600, I will be buying a 2007 or 2008 SL55...or perhaps a 2009 SL600 if they are cheap enough by then.

carlsturm

those Angry Eyes...
Well, I bet you wish you could cut me down
with those Angry Eyes

jobe

hmmm...
i kind of like it.. except the shape and structure of both rear and front lights! the back is overall too soft looking and the "melting" design rear lights add quite a lot to it.. front is agressive and again, lights are somehow not shaped well, front bumper is not polished enough , too many rigid air-grasping shapes..
body, on the other hand looks awsome, the curvature, the shapes are solid and appealing..
just HO of an architect..

kingnash

hella ugly.....

falconsprint

All new, all aluminum chassis.

abiazis

I guess they want to hook younger buyers with disposable income and lead them the next Mercedes level - SLS level, speculative SLC level, etc....or a S or CLS for the developing family man instead of them going eventually from BMW 5/6 series to M series, 7 series, etc...or Audi or Porsche progressions.....

_AMG_

I like the more aggressive look of the R230 SL's.

speed doc

I'm not crazy about this car. Its a little chunky looking for me. I'll give it some time, maybe it will grow on me, but I'll keep my 08' 55 for now.

Maverick1975

I do not like it. I bet it drives like a dream but the upright front and strange lights don't do it for me at all. I will stick with my current 09 supercharged SL 63 thanks

johno530

I was skeptical at first, but I liked it better when I saw a '550 in person at CES. My main concern is that it's bigger - didn't need to be bigger. I like the R230 front better - but it may grow on me. But the newer tech and 250 lbs lighter is nice. I am seriously considering ordering an SL65 now that it's been announced that there will be one.

nstanford99

i saw the 550 at the detroit show, its a better car in person, still looks kind of awkward though from the front. i love the back, the interior is awesome! and the seats are way more comfortable than my dads 07 SL55 w/ 030 package. From certain aspects the 63 looks aggressive and badass. i told my dad the biggest reason to buy this car would be for the engine.

jspAMG

I still stand by my comments in post #2.

I find it interesting that the most enthusiastic comments are coming from sons encouraging their dads to get the car. That's what I meant by target audience.

When you get to a stage of success where dropping a couple of hundred grand on a CAR is not a problem, you are more than likely past the boy racer stage or you already have a 911 Turbo stashed in the garage.

I know I didn't buy my SL65 to stage next to Camaros and Mustangs. I have a C63 and I don't mind that it looks boy racer. But I bought the SL for refined, comfortable pleasure driving. I think a lot of other qualified buyers would be in my position. I have the C63 muscle car and a trio of Porsche 911 Turbos. I wouldn't be looking to MB to buy yet another one.

Jim

nstanford99

i mean he likes the power of the new engine, we drove a 2012 E63 that didnt have the pp and it didnt feel as powerful as it should. but the more and more he sees the car he likes it. I didnt care for the new cls then i saw it again and again, then eventually in person and i love it now. but i do agree with you that this car appeals to a younger crowd, maybe its the black rims or the brake calipers idk. but i do like it, not sure of the front yet compared to the 2007

mvm

I've always been in a fan of the carbon fiber rear spoilers on the PP cars but the one of the r231 just looks, idk, disgusting.

SL55 BLACKBIRD

Like I still can't get over the "dog taking a crap"-look of the CLS...
:r olf:

Sharkster

Yup, that's something that sits on my mind as well.

rsr911

All Benzs look ok in pictures and better in person.
That having been said I still much prefer my R230

-O