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Gullwing America takes on Mercedes' latest supercar, creates SLS Panamericana

Few cars are as classic and iconic as the original Gullwing, also known as the Mercedes-Benz 300SL. Created by a loophole in racing rules when MB realized that, "Nowhere is it written that a door can only open sideways." Hence, Mercedes was allowed to retain the strength of the 300SL's (as well as the 300SLR's) tubular space frame by hinging the doors from the roof. A legend, as they say, was born. Fast-forward more than fifty years and Mercedes-Benz (via AMG) is about to launch a new gullwing, this time called the SLS AMG. While it's no ... Read more →

REPORT: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series coming in 2013 Noah Joseph

After initially announcing the project back in 2006, Mercedes-Benz finally lived up to anticipation when it unveiled its new top-of-the-line SLS AMG at the Frankfurt Motor Show. But despite the ...

VIDEO: Gran Turismo 5 box art and packaging, SLS AMG may be cover car Chris Shunk

Gran Turismo 5. We've teased you in the past with constantly shifting debut dates and posted most every video we can find. But today is a new day, and this time we're going to show you... another ...

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG looks good in Gran Turismo 5, too [w/VIDEO] Alex Nunez

Here at Autoblog, some of the background chatter re: Forza 3 vs. Gran Turismo 5 reaches Ford vs. Chevy levels of fervor – this blogger and our Editor-in-Chief get into it on IM fairly ...

Everything you wanted to know about the Mercedes SLS AMG Jonathon Ramsey

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the microsite for the SLS AMG called "From the Ground Up," and it has all the information you need on gullwinged retro rocket from the space from to components to the ...

2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG leaks out 2 months ago on Autoblog

Despite an achingly long roll-out, the first cracks in the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG dam have begun to appear, courtesy of CarPoint. Due to be revealed at next week's Frankfurt Motor Show, the 300SL-inspired "Gullwing" is packing a front/mid-mounted version of the venerable 6.3-liter V8 ...

Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz SLC convertible caught in Monterey 2 months ago on Autoblog

With the Frankfurt Motor Show right around the corner, Mercedes-Benz is putting the finishing touches on its 565-hp, 6.3-liter AMG SLC supercar. A North American media event is likely scheduled for next month, and lo-and-behold, when we stepped out of the Intercontinental Hotel in Monterey, CA ...

Mercedes SLS AMG gullwing order guide revealed; includes optional $10,000 paint! 3 months ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Mercedes_SLS_gullwing_order_guide_revealed_has_10k_paint'; While we patiently await our turn to drive Mercedes-Benz's upcoming SLS AMG gullwing wundercar, we have a new way to occupy our time: the dealership ordering guide. Thanks to an anonymous ...

VIDEO: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG hot-laps the 'Ring 3 months ago on Autoblog

You know the stats. You've seen the leaks. Now, it's time for some video. The crew at MotorTrend were invited to the preview drive of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in Germany, and the buff book's Editor-At-Large, Arthur St. Antoine, enjoyed some passenger seat time with Bernd Schneider as the ...

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG gets driven, details revealed 3 months ago on Autoblog

The recent spate of leaks surrounding the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG were a clear indication that a few select members of the press were invited to a pre-debut debut ahead of the gullwing's official unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show and that we could expect some initial driving impressions soon. ...

Rendered or Spied? Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG pops up on mag cover 4 months ago on Autoblog

We can't tell you for sure whether or not this image of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG on the cover of Autobild is the real deal or a well done rendering based on some spy shots, but it does appear to have that quality of an actual photograph rather than a Photochop special. The SLS AMG will mark the ...

Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS taking shape 6 months ago on Autoblog

The gestation of the Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS has spanned almost two years, and what started with a Viper-bodied mule, a few drawings and a full-scale interior mock-up has evolved into this, the latest super coupe prototype caught outside AMG Headquarters in Affalterbach, Germany. Although there's ...

Rumormill: Mercedes-Benz SLS Roadster coming in 2011 7 months ago on Autoblog

In a story that's sure to surprise no one, France's L'Automobile magazine is reporting that the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SLS supercar will be available in Roadster form sometime in 2011. According to the report, the gull-wing SLS will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September and will ...

Gullwing Returns: Official details on Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 8 months ago on Autoblog

Mercedes-Benz has used the occasion of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show to release the first official details about a car that won't even be shown in Switzerland at all. It is the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which has long been referred to as the SLC or modern day Gullwing. Mercedes has confirmed that the ...

Cadillac SLS sneaks closer to US market, sorta 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for 2 new SLS photos Back when Cadillac dropped the long-wheelbase SLS on the Beijing motor show, we were all incredulous. How could Cadillac deny us the 4-inch longer STS variant (with an improved interior, too)when other stretched luxury sedans garner sales here. Now, the car will be ...

VIDEO: Cadillac advertising in China 2 years ago on Autoblog

Advertising a product on television can be a very complicated exercise, as each demographic and market get its own specialized message. Many people who travel overseas notice that commercials are peculiar outside their native market, and anybody that sees GM's new Cadillac commercial for the ...

More on China's Cadillac SLS 3 years ago on Autoblog

UPDATE 1: Huge gallery of the SLS unveiling in Beijing here. Yesterday, we published the initial information on the new Cadillac SLS that's going to be built in Shanghai for the Chinese market. Reader response was of the "Are you *&%@#! kidding me? GM has its head up its a-- for not offering ...

Cadillac to debut China-only SLS at Beijing Show 3 years ago on Autoblog

GM is taking the care and feeding of its growing business in China very seriously. Case in point: The 2007 Cadillac SLS, which will make its public debut at Auto China (the Beijing Motor Show) next week. The SLS is essentially an STS lengthened an additional 100mm (~4 inches) to give backseat ...






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