Monday, March 2, 2009

Mercedes-Benz revives its classic Gullwing two-seater as the SLS

From AutoWeek:
By Greg Kable | 03/02/09, 9:32 am et
Mercedes-Benz's gorgeous 300SL--or Gullwing, as it is affectionately now known--has been reborn five decades after the iconic two-seater first sent the motoring world into a spin at the New York auto show in 1954.
We were the first to report Mercedes' secret plans to resurrect the Gullwing following Dieter Zetsche's decision not to forge ahead with a second supercar in collaboration with its Formula One partner, McLaren. Now we can confirm the name--SLS--along with details of its state-of-the-art construction, unique driveline, performance and much more.
The SLS will highlight the Mercedes display at this September's Frankfurt motor show, with North American sales starting mid-2010. Expect the price to be in the $250,000s range.

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