2013 Mercedes SL-Class latest spy photos at the 'Ring

2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class prototype spy photos 22.04.2010 / Copyright: SB-Medien

Daimler is using the Nürburgring stomping ground to test out the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class cars this week. Two of the prototypes were spotted on the Nordschleife, and were then escorted on the streets of Nürburg, Germany, by the current SL 550.

Despite the extensive use of camouflage, we can see several design lines still in place on the next version. Of course, the new SL-Class is not due for some time, and much of this could change over the coming years. We do expect the new model to use lighter materials, like aluminum, to keep weight down.

Side-by-side, the next generation models look like they are riding a little bit lower than the current SL. These photos also show different mufflers, and round test LED lights clusters in back. Look for more LEDs in the front lamps as the camo gets removed.

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Turbo91

SL has always been nice

April 22, 2010 12:01 pm

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velsatis

what always makes me mad at this stage of the development is that u see a car, with some shape u already knew it would have but u can't see nothing of it, theres just no design to see, they are so bloody covered that.....whats the point, u cant see nothing

April 22, 2010 7:14 pm

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tsiebrand

"....whats the point, u cant see nothing" Exactly that is the point. At this stage it looks just like a major facelift to me and not an entirely new car.

April 23, 2010 4:35 am

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rendra_htbarat

i love SL ... S and SL have always been on the top of mercedes benz line up

April 22, 2010 8:19 pm

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benzboy

love my SL 63 and my SLK. cant wait to see what they have changed.

April 23, 2010 4:21 am

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benzboy

nothing says understated money and class, like a iridium silver/black Mercedes SL.Thats the bottom line.

April 23, 2010 4:24 am

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sub39h

actually i beg to differ, and several rappers, footballers and WAGs owning it would support my point. if you want class you'd get a Jag XK, Aston V8 or Maserati GranTurismo.

April 23, 2010 11:01 am

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benzboy

sub39h, this is whats great about the world, we can agree to disagree.None of the three cars you mentioned having more class than an SL, have the overall head room, comfort, reliability, sexappeal or resale value as a Mercedes benz. The aston v8 rides like an old pickup truck with out shocks, the jag XK while beautiful, is cramped and has always had reliabilty issues unlike the the SL, and the Maserati, Please, they look good but I would never want to own one let alone have it for my daily driver. And thats were we can agree to disagree.Justout of curiosity what is a wag's never heard that term before.

April 24, 2010 4:12 am

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