SL-Class
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class sports cars
Dienstag, 24.Januar 2012In the 1950s, a very special star rose in Stuttgart: the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class was born. It all began with motor racing sports. With its successes in international competitions, in 1952 the 300 SL competition sports car (W 194 series, “SL” stands for “Super-Light”), became the initial spark for the start of two fascinating production sports [...]
Icons of Style: Mercedes-Benz Features New SL Roadster and Supermodel Lara Stone in Calvin Klein Collection
Samstag, 14.Januar 2012The American photographer and filmmaker, Alex Prager, is known for creating surreal and enigmatic movie moments inspired by Frederico Fellini and David Lynch. Yet in her versions – heady with mystery, lust and desire – the woman is in control. Of her enigmatic images for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Icons of Style, Alex Prager said [...]
The Year in Review: Part IV October – December
Samstag, 31.Dezember 2011The best of 2011 – Part IV October – December
The new ML 63 AMG
The new Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG stands for efficiency and performance, exclusivity and a superlative driving experience. The basis for low fuel consumption and top-class performance is provided by the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine with a maximum power output of 386 [...]
The new Mercedes-Benz SL: Lightweight, athletic, luxurious
Donnerstag, 15.Dezember 2011With the completely redeveloped SL, Mercedes-Benz continues a tradition that began 60 years ago. The letters “SL” have ever since been synonymous with a symbiosis of sportiness, style and comfort – and with groundbreaking innovations.
The new SL has been produced for the first time almost entirely from aluminium and weighs up to 140 kilograms [...]
MAGIC VISION CONTROL adaptive windscreen washing system: Conjuring trick for outstanding visibility
Freitag, 2.Dezember 2011An astonishing experience: the wiper blade glides over the badly soiled windscreen of the future new SL, without a sign of a cleaning water jet, the occupants cannot see anything yet the windscreen is still cleaned!
The new SL is the first vehicle to be equipped with the high-efficiency adaptive MAGIC VISION CONTROL wiper/washer system [...]
Aluminium bodyshell in the new Mercedes-Benz SL: Under the bottom line: 140 kilos lighter
Dienstag, 29.November 2011Cars are becoming increasingly safer, more comfortable, but often heavier as well. The new Mercedes-Benz SL not only stops this trend, it turns it around. In spite of increased comfort, performance and safety, it is 140 kilos lighter than its predecessor.
The greater part of the weight-reduction “diet” is hidden from the eyes of the observer [...]
TecDay – the new SL: Less weight, more vision, more sound
Mittwoch, 23.November 2011Before the year is out, Mercedes-Benz will present a completely redeveloped SL Roadster made for the first time almost entirely from aluminium. The full aluminium bodyshell of this newly developed vehicle weighs around 110 kilograms less than a comparable bodyshell constructed with the technology used for its predecessor.
It thus reduces the overall weight of [...]
Mercedes SL 65 AMG – Shining Star by MR Car Design
Dienstag, 15.Februar 2011Breathing even more “life” into already live Mercedes SL 65 AMG requires a combination of great experience and craftsmanship. No doubt, the company MR Car Design from Erftstadt has both of them, because Marc Reilly and his team have already surprised with so many fantastic variation of even the most ingenious idea.
Originally, the 2005 SL [...]
Mercedes-AMG continues V12 tradition – V12 Engine powers three Mercedes-AMG Models
Dienstag, 3.August 2010Mercedes-AMG, the high-performance division of Mercedes-Benz, has developed one of the most powerful engines ever to be installed in a production car. The six-liter twin-turbo V12 powers the SL65 AMG roadster, CL65 AMG coupe and S65 AMG sedan.
Developing 604 horsepower, the AMG limited-production V12 models can accelerate from zero to 60 miles [...]
BLACK SAPHIR SL 63 AMG from INDEN-Design
Mittwoch, 28.Juli 2010The SL 63 AMG is hardly to be over-bid in puncto sportyness in its class. No matter how one looks to the changes, with the INDEN Design Black Saphire change kit was added now in optics and performance a generous portion of driving fun.
This vehicle is an unusual concept – already at first sight [...]
Mercedes-Benz SL lineup in the U.S. – SL550 Night Edition
Montag, 19.Juli 2010The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL coupe/roadster line features the limited-edition SL550 Night Edition, which is painted in matte-finish designo Magno Night black with a black premium leather interior. Only 100 of this exclusive model are available in U.S. showrooms.
Specially developed for the SL550 Night Edition, the designo Magno Night black paint highlights the dramatic lines [...]
Prior-Design PD-Series (SL R230) Wide-Body
Dienstag, 1.Juni 2010Right in time for the industry trade fair Tuning World Bodensee, PRIOR design presented their latest creation – the PD-SERIES based on the Mercedes-Benz SL R230.
The self-set target of the Kamp-Lintfort company was making the “large” Mercedes-Benz roadster even more perfect. The PD-SERIES inspiration very clearly was the super sports car Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black [...]
Model history – The Mercedes-Benz SL of the R 129 series(1989 to 2001)
Donnerstag, 25.Februar 2010At the 1989 Geneva Motor Show Mercedes-Benz presented an SL which was a new car in every respect. The first models were the 300 SL, 300 SL-24 and 500 SL. Internally the series was designated R 129. Unlike the predecessors, its production did not take place in Sindelfingen, but in Bremen, for capacity reasons.
Straightaway [...]
Mercedes-Benz SL Night Edition and SLK Grand Edition: Two new Roadster editions from Mercedes-Benz
Montag, 11.Januar 2010Mercedes-Benz is now offering special editions of the SL and SLK, both of which feature a stylish interior with numerous sophisticated highlights.
The optional designo magno night black matt paint finish accentuates the exclusive, sporty appearance of the SL Night Edition, while the special designo graphite paint finish makes the SLK Grand Edition a real [...]