Pics Aplenty: Floodgates unleashed on Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
by Jeremy Korzeniewski on Sep 9th 2009 at 12:29PM 
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG - Click above for high-res image gallery
It was only a matter of time. Last night's initial leak of low-res shots and details of the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has been follow with real, honest-to-goodness images in high resolution.
Apart from the new pics, there's not much news to report. The car has 300SL-inspired "Gullwing" doors that look awesome and, more importantly, 563 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque funneled to the rear wheels from the front/mid-mounted 6.3-liter AMG V8. Thanks to a lightweight structure molded predominantly from carbon fiber, the SLS AMG will scoot to 60 miles per hour in just 3.7 seconds and on up to a top speed of 197 mph.
Want one? Well, sure you do... so do we. But you'll need to wait at least another year before production begins with sales slated to follow shortly thereafter. We'll be on hand at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week to get live shots of Merc's new beastie, but in the meantime, check out our gallery of high-res images below.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
mbslrm 12:35PM (9/09/2009)
The headlights aren't doing anything for me. The SLR was easily one of the best-looking supercar in its era. I was hoping that this would continue that...
The interior looks pretty good too...
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Patrick 12:52PM (9/09/2009)
I kinda agree. I think the headlights would look better if they extended the LED running lights all the way to the edge of the lens. It looks awkward with the LEDs only running 3/4 the width of the lens.
The only other thing I don't like is the 6.3 badges in between the side strakes. I think it breaks up that design element and detracts from the overall appearance.
Well, I also think the porthole side window in the B-pillar would have been really cool. As is, it looks kinda thick.
Other than those minor things I think this is a beautiful car. It has so much more curb appeal and looks way more lustworthy than the new McLaren. I realize that car wasn't supposed to be a true successor to the F1, but that car, while nice (and I certainly wouldn't turn one down if someone handed me the keys), gets a big fat "Meh" from me. And I love burnt copper/orange cars. But it literally draws maybe a 3/10 from me on my "I want that!" scale. If I had the money it would be buying a F430 Scuderia or DBS.
Redline 1:41PM (9/09/2009)
@Patrick: Or perhaps the Italia.
RowFive 2:39PM (9/09/2009)
No disrespect intended, but I was really disappointed with the appearance of the SLR, in particular the nose. The headlights simply looked dated to me.
I find the SLS design hugely appealing, simultaneously muscular and elegant. I really like the broad, pronounced grille and the way the headlights lead the eye up the fenders and along the profile. I could care less about the flashy gullwing doors (heritage piece or not)-- this is the first Mercedes I've genuinely liked in years, and I hope some of these design elements start appearing down the range.
TigerMil 9:36PM (9/09/2009)
disagree. this is the best looking car since the Jaguar XKE.
I love it.
Jono 5:56PM (9/10/2009)
Looks like the body of a BMW Z8 had sex with the new Nissan GT-R
mkM3 12:37PM (9/09/2009)
I am very curious if they have squeezed any more revs from the 6.3L V8. I believe 7200RPM or so is the limit in current AMGs. It would be nice to see 7500RPM or even high 7k's. I realize it has a long stroke but that didn't stop Audi from producing a high revving V8 and V10.
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nuggetsmcduggets 12:39PM (9/09/2009)
I really, really like it. White w/ a red interior please.
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John Johnson 12:39PM (9/09/2009)
I think this is retro done right. It doesn't quite fit with the looks of the other Benzs (Benzi?) but I think it fits the look of the gullwing properly.
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zamafir 1:00PM (9/09/2009)
do you think it's a better retro done right than the stirling moss? just trying to see where people are coming from on this one.
Jakesnake1294 2:58PM (9/09/2009)
Those doors are pretty pimpin. If it sells for under 45k, I'm in, but not a penny more.
DKB_SATX 3:11PM (9/09/2009)
@Jakesnake1294: You mean if one of the doors costs less than $45k, right? 'cause a C63 AMG starts over $57k. There's tongue-in-cheek and then there's just silly....
Taglane 12:40PM (9/09/2009)
Well I think it's adorable.
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Hasan Mahmood 12:40PM (9/09/2009)
wow that looks pretty awesome for a merc
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Jsingleton17 12:41PM (9/09/2009)
Why are the gauges metric units but the A/C controls are in Fahrenheit?
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katshot 12:43PM (9/09/2009)
I'm blown away by the positive remarks on this car's styling. I think it's hideous.
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CollateralDmg 12:58PM (9/09/2009)
Same here. I'm all for retro, but I think this is probably the ugliest car that Benz has let out in years. What's up with the rear end? It looks like it was taken from a completely different car.
A HUGE step back for MB. At least the MP4-12C is pretty enough.
dsharp23 4:33PM (9/15/2009)
exactly. The SLR was hot, this looks like a squished loaf of bread. no style at all.
homunculus 1:05PM (9/09/2009)
they're blinded by the mercedes tristar. mercedes should take some styling lessons from hyundai. i guess they already have.
MixiM 1:11PM (9/09/2009)
My thoughts exactly, nowhere near the looks of the original in it's day. Design-wise not a worthy holder of the gullwing legacy, but hey i'm sure it's a good drive =).