Mercedes SLS Final Edition spied
Disguised cars spotted in Germany the week before LA; is AMG planning something special?
The SLS will go out of production next year, with the turbocharged C190 (SLC or GT, depending on your source) set to occupy Mercedes' supercar space soon after. But if spy shots from German mag Aauto Motor und Sport are accurate, AMG is working on a valedictory special for LA.
Believed to be called the SLS Final Edition, it's likely to feature a few cosmetic tweaks and mechanical upgrades over the standard GT. The pics show an SLS coupe with a disguised front bumper section and a roadster with similar treatment at the rear too. So expect more aggressive grilles, exhausts and bumpers, although the tow bar probably won't make it to the production car...
The internet rumour mill is in full flow surrounding the Final Edition's spec. With the GT 20hp over the original SLS at 591hp, could the Final Edition breach 600hp? The Black Series uses GT3 internals for 631hp, but that seems a little excessive for a run-out edition.
We tried to get the official line from Mercedes but the UK press office staff appears to be MIA. As and when there is some news, be that a confirmation or a 'no comment', it will be added to the story.
And failing that, Dan's out in LA next week anyway. So if the rumours of a Final Edition are true, we'll be sure to keep you updated!
[Sources: Autocar, automotorundsport.de via Car and Driver and Autoblog]
I loved mine, but I bought it at a considerable discount new (over £40K off list) and eventually sold having made a considerable loss.
They depreciate quickly and I think anyone harbouring thoughts of a depreciation free buying experience is frankly deluded – even second hand; although early depreciation is of course always the strongest.
I wouldn’t put people off however and if you can stomach the depreciation, it truly is a wonderful car, full of drama and character. I don’t regret owning mine for a second.
But something like a 458 put the bar very high in terms of drama and cross-country performance. For front engine super GT now there is also the F12, I got a passenger ride on Autostrada, I can't say nothing about handling but it is ferocious...
Maybe a downscaled SLS will be succesfull against 911s and R8s but I would be more curious about a front engined SLS with an AMG NA V12...
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