2012 Mercedes-Benz SL spied with less camo

 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL spied with less camo
2012 Mercedes-Benz SL spied with less camo 07.11.2011 / Copyright SB-Medien

Next-generation Mercedes-Benz SL showing more of its SLS-like front fascia with a flat nose and long bonnet

Here are the latest spy shots of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, now showing more of itself as we get closer to its launch date.

With these shots we get a better idea of what the next-generation SL's design will be like, including that SLS-like front end with a flat nose and long bonnet as well as a new rear fascia with the LED tail lamps and the dual-exhaust.

Expected to power the next Mercedes SL-Class is a series of engines that include the 3.5-liter V6 with 306 PS (225 kW / 302 hp) and 368 Nm (272 lb-ft) of torque as well as a twin-turbo 4.6-liter V8 that features 435 PS (320 kW / 429 hp) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft).

The 2012 Mercedes SL-Class will debut sometime early next year.

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 benzboy benzboy
I dont know.... I have been waiting for the 2013 Model. Supposed to be a major update or facelift. So why would anyone buy this model when nine later a new body is set to come out.
November 7, 2011 10:12 am
 air_cooled air_cooled
this is the new generation...
November 7, 2011 3:44 pm
 benz_man benz_man
I talked to a buddy of mine at MB North America, this is an all new platform. Supposedly uses a bunch of CFRP to keep weight down. Said the new COMAND is pretty slick too. Im not a big fan of SLs (not enough space for the weight), but this should be grand.
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November 7, 2011 11:41 am
 benzboy benzboy
one thing Ihope that they have changed, if you opt for the keyless go system that they have removed the key switch on the dashboard. I always thought it dumb to have the key switch and a start/stop button on the shifter. Ialso think that they should use the SLS gear shifter alot cooler looking.
November 7, 2011 9:14 pm
 neva.mynd neva.mynd
This car looks great.M a BMW fan but if I were to make a collection of cars of the same brand,I would have all top range Mercedes Benzes.This car I can tell is gonna look really great.South Africa cannot wait for it.
November 7, 2011 9:43 pm
 ATS-V ATS-V
Another Taste Less Design.... I hope the Black series will be better then this design...the headlights looks like a bug eye frog...the rear from the SLS nothing to set it apart from the rest....Boring!!! Sorry
November 8, 2011 3:52 pm
 tbrodie tbrodie
I'm glad to see Mercedes chose a less is more approach to the next SL. It looks clean and elegant. They didn't add Ponton rear fenders. If there is an ML like belt and trailing front fender line, at least they were light handed. A car of this proportions doesn't need a lot of styling gimmicks. The current SL already has the SLS nose. This may end up looking less busy than the current SL.
November 8, 2011 9:58 pm