📰 Auto News Mercedes SLS AMG Gullwing

[Bru]

I dunno. Doesn't look exotic enough to command the insane price they'll likely be asking.

From Jalopnik:

So what more can we tell you that you don't already know about the Mercedes SLS AMG? You already know the design's supposed to be a new take on the iconic 300SL Gullwing. You already know what's under the hood — the same venerable M159 6.2-liter V8 engine we've seen in everything from the 2006 E63 AMG to the 2008 SL 63 AMG. Basically, everything that's got a "63" in the name. In fact, this will be the first vehicle using the M159 that will not have an off-displacement numeric indicator. Isn't that special?

Anyway, where were we? Right, you already know everything about this car. You know about the SPEEDSHIFT 7-speed dual-clutch semi-automatic transmission mated to the engine through a lightweight carbon fiber driveshaft. Heck, you've even seen the full interior before and know the car does a 0-to-60 in about 3.7 seconds and it'll have a top speed of 197 MPH. What else is there left to show you?

Higher-res pics here: http://jalopnik.com/5355526/mercedes-sls-amg-more-photos-more-details-more-gullwing

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[Runtz52]

so mercedes is jumping on the retro styling as well apparently, its cool looking

 

[skeezer]

shit looks like a retarded ass rx8

 

[Bru]

For reference, here's what it's modeled after:

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

shit looks like a retarded ass rx8

I actually liked the way it looked then I read your comment and can't decide now cause it does look like a retarded rx8

 

[Poopshinanigans]

I love this car, its a nice modern interpretation of the original. Does the wheel tip forward like the original?

 

[Riski]

not a fan...

 

[02BlueGT]

The tail end just screams Acura to me

 

[IDAFC21]

yeah, somethings gotta be done w/ that rear. otherwise i like it. tho i would still take the original. :wiggle:

 

[Primalzer]

yeah, somethings gotta be done w/ that rear. otherwise i like it. tho i would still take the original. :wiggle:

The rear looks WAY too SLRish, I think the front is very awesome!

 

[ktraver97ss]

The headlights make it look like a GTR that s00ls sat on and flattened out.

 

[SHOmuff]

The rear looks WAY too SLRish, I think the front is very awesome!

what he said

 

[The Broken Regal]

we had an SL65 in the shop today

if they want 190k or whatever for one of those new, i'd think they could certainly get the est 225k or whatever for the SLS

hmmm not sure about the exterior

though the interior is baller!

 

[99PONTIACGP]

shit looks like a retarded ass rx8

I thought it looked like a Viper had hooked up with S2000 to make this... a little on the fence with this concept