Mercedes SLS Final Edition spied

Disguised cars spotted in Germany the week before LA; is AMG planning something special?

There's nothing like a juicy rumour to spice up the news in the days leading up to a motor show. And when that speculation surrounds a Mercedes SLS AMG, it's something that requires further investigation.

Tow car of the year 2014?

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!