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Off Topic => Way Off Topic => Topic started by: Kayvan on August 17, 2009, 16:23:20

Title: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Kayvan on August 17, 2009, 16:23:20

http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/mercedes-benz-sls-amg-order-guide


http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/MediaNav/articleId=152606/firstNav=Gallery/photoId=88550


http://www.roadandtrack.com/gallery.aspx?section_id=10&section_prefix=newcars&webtrends_section=newcars&article_id=8193&window_id=1&gallery_id=2041&page_number=1&seq=18&slide=on&gallery=yes&cnt=31

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0910_2010_mercedes_benz_sls_amg_review/photo_05.html

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: hauser on August 17, 2009, 16:36:38

From what I've read it has basically the same dimensions as the Viper.  Makes sense since the two companies had briefly merged.

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Dash808 on August 17, 2009, 21:21:19

Hmm, now that you mention it, it does have some Viper resemblance. 

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Kayvan on August 17, 2009, 21:56:18

Its an all new space frame chassis...they used viper cladding on test mules

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: ejboyd5 on August 21, 2009, 16:50:16

There was only ever one "Gullwing," all the rest are marketing imitations.  In my humble opinion, one of the biggest mistakes M-B ever made was to resurrect the "300SL" badge and apply it to a personal car.  Thankfully, that issue was short lived.

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Kayvan on August 21, 2009, 17:21:57

I agree.

The SLR was not great, bloated, scissor doors, cushy ride, with SLK nose job, and terrible sales.

This SLS is a better iteration; and will give exotic buyers another well-engineered option besides, Audi R10, Gallardo, and finicky Italian exotica.

Gullwing doors/spacframe chassis is a landmark in automotive design and needs to be emulated once a century.

http://jalopnik.com/5342610/mercedes-sls-amg-convertible-spotted-in-cali/gallery/

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Kayvan on August 24, 2009, 16:09:05

more pics

http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/spy-shots-mercedes-benz-amg-sls-convertible/

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Kayvan on September 09, 2009, 14:27:21

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/08/2010-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-leaks-out/

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Peter van Es on September 09, 2009, 15:02:57

Regrettably I think the rear is "butt-ugly", literally...  :'( Can't afford one, anyhow.

Peter

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Kayvan on September 09, 2009, 16:00:20

Motherlode of hi-res pics

http://jalopnik.com/5355526/mercedes-sls-amg-more-photos-more-details-more-gullwing

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Kayvan on September 12, 2009, 02:39:36

http://www.mercedes-amg.com/#/sls

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Kayvan on October 01, 2009, 16:08:52

http://slsamg-webspecial.mercedes-benz.com.edgesuite.net/

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Kayvan on October 21, 2009, 17:46:32

I just saw two of these outside my apartment in NYC / SoHo....one Works Silver, the other Dark Blue 

Mercedes definitely picked the right spot to show it off, with hot Models walking by and around the corner from the old CBGB.

In one one word, its stunning.  Very muscular, low, wide, hunkered down, and creases/details in body that dont come across in pics.  The back is tappered and wraps the wheels/exhuast ports.

The exhuast note is exactly like the Ford GT.

They have a winner; this will be sold out.

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Kayvan on November 02, 2009, 19:15:07

http://jalopnik.com/5395260/reverse-super-car-teardown-mercedes-sls-amg/gallery/

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Kayvan on November 05, 2009, 19:20:35

http://jalopnik.com/5397888/mercedes-sls-amg-ocd-mega-gallery

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Cees Klumper on November 05, 2009, 20:41:03

So, Kayvan, I'd be willing to bet money on you getting one within the year!

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Kayvan on November 05, 2009, 22:13:09

I have to find the money......but I will eventually. 8)

Title: Re: Gullwing SLS
Post by: Kayvan on November 09, 2009, 18:24:24

Test Drive

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/2011-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-first-drive/

Mega Gallery

http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2010-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-first-drive/