2013 SL Prototype Spy Shots

[KillerHERTZ]

2013 SL Prototype Spy Shots Lower and wider, 400kW possible...​

Just as the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR inspired the current SLK's design lines, the SLS AMG will do the same for the next SLK. From these new spy pictures of a prototype it seems the upcoming SL follows suit. Although still hidden under thick black camouflage the front end looks similar to the previously-spied SLK.

Rough styling comparisons between the incumbent and this replacement show the next car sits lower and has a wider body. Mercedes-Benz will adopt lighter body construction materials such as aluminium to help keep weight down. The exterior will have LED lights at the front and rear while the xenon/ bi-xenon headlights will carry corner illumination technology.

The interior is said to closely resemble that of the SLS AMG and the next-generation CLS-Class. It will feature comfort creatures like Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, an updated COMAND system, seats with electronically-adjustable lumbar support and a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

Expected engines include the current 285kW (387hp) 5.5-litre V8 and the rumoured 4.0-litre twin turbo V8 with over 400kW (544hp).

The new SL will start selling in 2012 as a 2013 model and join other Mercedes-Benz sports cars like the SLK, the E-Class Coupe, the upcoming S-Class Coupe, the SLS AMG and the whispered C-Class Coupe.

 

[ddentrec]

Very nice. I only hope that Mercedes don't do what Audi have done: clone the same front to all of their cars and end up with a Bland Image rather than a Brand Image. I guess it will have those (in my opinion) awful Audi-esque bling christmas tree lights on the front...

 

[MercFanUk]

I hope its not going to be as flat as that cladding makes it look at the front, such a smooth body shape would look really odd with a flat nose...

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Couple more shots - testing in the Artic cycle:

 

[Gridlock]

Do you think he's using winter tyres? Are they worth it?

 

[KillerHERTZ]

... also, using a laptop while driving tsk!

 

[Mactech]

Do you think he's using winter tyres? Are they worth it?

Not sure, but I think they've nicked my new CLS wheels to do some testing on

 

[Gridlock]

I reckon the laptop's driving, having seen that test of VW's autopilot test driver car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfNDydBG-EI

 

[Jaspal]

I really want to see this car without all the masking!

 

[damian9128]

if i start playing the lottrery now...

 

[KillerHERTZ]

New shots around the 'Ring

 

[L100C220]

Looks very nice on the basis of that

 

[KillerHERTZ]

 

[LTD]

Bonnet looks a bitch to polish ........

 

[Gucci]

Interior looks very closely styled to the SLS with those vents.

 

[Tan]

The interior look like it will be lovely, though the outside is looking more like a facelift, than an entirely new model.

 

[KillerHERTZ]

In front of the Porsche Museum:

 

[C43AMG]

I really hate those Lexus style exhausts , the whole MB range have them now except the face lift V12 S-Class.

 

[carnut]

See the new one here

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Deep Dive - Automobile Magazine

It all gets worse IMHO

 

[ALFIE CONN]

Quite shocked at the new SL picture, it looks like a ugly Audi.

VERY disappointed with that.