Teaser: Mercedes releases twin SL AMG roadsters
It's been a regular smorgasbord for fans of Mercedes roadsters over here, with this teaser shot of the upcoming facelifted flagship SL hitting the web just a few days after Benz revealed the updated version of the smaller SLK. But while the SLK was revealed first in "ordinary" guise, the image above shows the full-fat, fire-breathing SL 65 AMG version.
We already know that the facelift will feature a heavily revised front end with new headlight treatment, but from the rear three-quarter view Mercedes is enticing us with, all can also see the revised taillights, new diffuser with quad exhausts, and a subtle lip spoiler. The new SL 65 also appears to be riding on AMG's latest 19-inch five-spoke rims, similar in style to those found on Stuttgart's other earth-pounding range-topper, the Porsche 911 Turbo.
With the teaser shot also comes information on the two AMG models in the new SL range: the SL 65 AMG we see here, and the SL 63 AMG. The former packs AMG's twin-turbo V12 pumping out a whopping 612 horsepower, while the latter is driven by Affalterbach's 6.3-liter V8 with 525 horsepower, replacing the outgoing 55 version and in the process distancing it from the smaller SLK 55 AMG revealed previously.
We'll have to wait to see more images of the new AMG roadsters, including those that celebrities will be wrapping around trees.
[Sources: Mercedes-Benz via World Car Fans and Motor Authority]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Taylor 3:26PM (12/30/2007)
So is this the actual car, the one that had the Dodge Viper mule car?
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Sam Gross 4:16PM (12/30/2007)
No, that was another, rumored car, the Sucessor to the SL or the future MB Flagship. The SL is a little long in the tooth, so i be that it'll be the former.
Danny Boy 4:17PM (12/30/2007)
I really wish they removed the speed limiter on these AMG cars. All that power, to waste, at least in my opinion. I guess ze Germans really stick by this gentlemen agreement to stay at 155.
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elprogramer 5:44PM (12/30/2007)
Reminds me of Pontiac.
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SPG 5:47PM (12/30/2007)
This generation of Mercedes SL's have always been a huge dissapointment to me.
A better car then the 90's SL's but the styling or the passion are just not there.
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chad.dawkins 5:55PM (12/30/2007)
I disagree, I think they are beautiful cars. There styling isn't as eye catching but it is very sleek and classy.
Jeff 6:05PM (12/30/2007)
Yes, the giant, ugly taillights and goofy-looking skidplate/exhaust cover thing are HUGE "teases."
Man, high-end German cars just get uglier and uglier. They think we'll buy anything.
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Mark 7:59AM (12/31/2007)
It doesn't look THAT bad...
garlinski 6:15PM (12/30/2007)
so nice... gimmie gimmie gimmie... childish, but that's what comes out when I see these!!!
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Brian 3:29PM (12/31/2007)
i saw what looked to be this new sl65 being test drove next to me while i was driving up to mountain creek ski resort about a week ago. Up close the rear diffuser is a lot more radical. In my opinion its a welcome change for the aging sl look
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