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Mercedes doesn't redesign the SL very often. The current generation has been around since 2003, and the one before that had a 13-year run from 1990-2002. So at best, we're looking at a heavily camouflaged version of the 2012 or 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550, or rather SL500 as it's still known in Europe despite the 5.5-liter V8.
There's one very important detail visible here, though: a flat nose. Just like on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
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hondacura4 says:
05:32 PM, 12/ 8/09
Even with the disguise in place it doesn't look as heavy as the current SL.
funkymunky says:
06:00 PM, 12/ 8/09
I think it looks AWESOME with all that camo on it. Real tough. Of course, I realize I am perhaps not the standard SL customer, but seriously, that thing is badass. Kinda post-apocalyptic Mad Max fight-to-the-death badass. Needs a flamethrower and maybe some machine guns. C'mon, Mercedes. Put me in a focusse gruppe.
sebastien2 says:
07:18 AM, 12/ 9/09
Who know on this blog why is it SL 500 here in France and SL 550 in the US????
Same engine???
Sébastien