It was supposed to make its world premiere at the Frankfurt auto show in September, but German magzine Autobild has already published what look to be official shots of the 2011 Merceces-Benz SLS AMG coupe.
After extensive testing of the prototypes, we already had a pretty good idea what the new super coupe was going to look like, but these shots show details that have been largely hidden from view until now.
The SLS AMG will be powered by 6.2-liter V8 producing 571-horsepower and 507 pound-feet of torque.
AutoBild: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
New York Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
On the Dyno: 6.2-liter V8 for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
iancar says:
11:47 AM, 07/13/09
Who will buy that against R8, SL65, GT-R, ZR-1, LF-A, and Turbo/GT2? Why?
rsholland says:
12:02 PM, 07/13/09
Someone with deep pockets and who has fond memories of the original 300SL gull-wing.
subytrojan says:
12:13 PM, 07/13/09
Ew. No deal, Howie!
merkava5 says:
12:40 PM, 07/13/09
It's a great big dollop of nostalgia, and you know the 6.2 is going to make it a fantastic piece to drive. This car makes me smile.
firstwagon says:
12:41 PM, 07/13/09
571 HP and gull wing doors? It will sell.
It will be a great car for those want to make an impresion when they arrive somewhere.
altimadude00 says:
01:09 PM, 07/13/09
I'd take this over an SLR.
fuhteng says:
01:12 PM, 07/13/09
rsholland is right. He better be or MB has a very ugly duck (gull?) on its hands.
This is Germans doing retro like the Prowler and PT Cruiser. And it is God-awful ugly. Good work Fritz!
dougtheeng says:
01:12 PM, 07/13/09
Love it. This is the first MB in a long time that I can see loving.
jm1212 says:
02:35 PM, 07/13/09
that is the UGLIEST Mercedes Benz i have seen in a long time. how can a company that makes such beautiful cars like the CL and SL make such an ugly vehicle?
estreka says:
10:52 PM, 07/13/09
That is positively gorgeous. Just wow. I'm not sure you can put a pricetag on something that beautiful.
mercedesfan says:
10:29 AM, 07/14/09
I don't think Mercedes will have any trouble selling everyone of these that they produce. It will handily outperform cars like the R8 and SL65, it won't beat you up when you drive it like a GT-R, and it will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars less than the LF-A. The ZR-1 would outperform it, but it's shoddy build quality means that they will not be cross-shopped. Those buying the Vette want the absolute highest level of performance and don't mind compromise, those buying the SLS value more of a GT experience. The 911 Turbo is really the only direct competitor, and many will find the SLS' exclusivity reason enough to purchase it over the more common Porsche.
rsuryase says:
07:19 PM, 07/14/09
it's gonna be over $200K