2013 SL Prototype Spy Shots - MBClub UK

KillerHERTZ · 10-12-2009, 11:40 AM

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

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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 · 10-12-2009, 01:08 PM

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 · 10-12-2009, 01:53 PM

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 · 15-01-2010, 10:29 AM

Couple more shots - testing in the Artic cycle:

Gridlock · 15-01-2010, 10:38 AM

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

KillerHERTZ · 15-01-2010, 10:46 AM

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

Mactech · 15-01-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Gridlock

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 · 15-01-2010, 11:10 AM

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 · 26-01-2010, 07:59 PM

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

damian9128 · 08-02-2010, 02:03 AM

if i start playing the lottrery now...

KillerHERTZ · 22-04-2010, 07:49 PM

New shots around the 'Ring

L100C220 · 23-04-2010, 11:09 AM

Looks very nice on the basis of that

KillerHERTZ · 04-08-2010, 07:21 PM

LTD · 04-08-2010, 07:54 PM

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

Gucci · 04-08-2010, 09:34 PM

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

15-01-2010, 10:29 AM	#4
KillerHERTZ Executive Staff Threadstarter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cambridge Car: W209 CLK270 CDI With AMG bits Posts: 10,586	Couple more shots - testing in the Artic cycle: __________________ 2003 CLK270 CDI 'AMG' (W209) \| 1999 C240 Sport (W202) \| 1968 280S Ex-Diplomat (W108) FOR SALE \| 1995 C180 Elegance (W202) R.I.P.

15-01-2010, 10:46 AM	#6
KillerHERTZ Executive Staff Threadstarter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cambridge Car: W209 CLK270 CDI With AMG bits Posts: 10,586	... also, using a laptop while driving tsk! __________________ 2003 CLK270 CDI 'AMG' (W209) \| 1999 C240 Sport (W202) \| 1968 280S Ex-Diplomat (W108) FOR SALE \| 1995 C180 Elegance (W202) R.I.P.

15-01-2010, 11:10 AM	#8
Gridlock Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bucks Car: C43 AMG Posts: 1,706	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 Last edited by Gridlock; 15-01-2010 at 11:37 AM.

22-04-2010, 07:49 PM	#11
KillerHERTZ Executive Staff Threadstarter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cambridge Car: W209 CLK270 CDI With AMG bits Posts: 10,586	New shots around the 'Ring __________________ 2003 CLK270 CDI 'AMG' (W209) \| 1999 C240 Sport (W202) \| 1968 280S Ex-Diplomat (W108) FOR SALE \| 1995 C180 Elegance (W202) R.I.P.

04-08-2010, 07:21 PM	#13
KillerHERTZ Executive Staff Threadstarter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cambridge Car: W209 CLK270 CDI With AMG bits Posts: 10,586	__________________ 2003 CLK270 CDI 'AMG' (W209) \| 1999 C240 Sport (W202) \| 1968 280S Ex-Diplomat (W108) FOR SALE \| 1995 C180 Elegance (W202) R.I.P.

10-12-2009, 01:08 PM	#2
ddentrec Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cambridge Car: W123 280TE, W123 200T, W203 C180K Posts: 414	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...

10-12-2009, 01:53 PM	#3
MercFanUk Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South Yorkshire Car: . Posts: 1,257	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...

15-01-2010, 10:38 AM	#5
Gridlock Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bucks Car: C43 AMG Posts: 1,706	Do you think he's using winter tyres? Are they worth it?

26-01-2010, 07:59 PM	#9
Jaspal New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4	I really want to see this car without all the masking!

08-02-2010, 02:03 AM	#10
damian9128 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Manchester Car: w203 180k Avantgarde SE 2006 Posts: 92	if i start playing the lottrery now...

23-04-2010, 11:09 AM	#12
L100C220 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Livingston, Scotland Car: Merc W204 Sport Posts: 57	Looks very nice on the basis of that

04-08-2010, 07:54 PM	#14
LTD Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glasgow Car: E220CDI Coupe Sport Posts: 4,034	Bonnet looks a bitch to polish ........

04-08-2010, 09:34 PM	#15
Gucci Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Car: Volvo V50 R-Design Sport SE D5 Posts: 1,948	Interior looks very closely styled to the SLS with those vents.

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