New Merc SL

Familiar looks for old favourite

By Garlick / Wednesday, 23 January 2008 / Loading comments

This is the new SL350, yes really it's the new car.

Although the car pictured features the optional AMG body kit, it still looks remarkably similar to the outgoing model- the biggest change being CLS style headlights along with a new front end. We'll have to wait to see the standard car to see if the aggressive looks of the AMG kit are replicated more subtlety for non- kitted models. The rear sees some subtle changes too with LED rear lights and a more rounded shape.

The interior designer seems to like using wood, just take a look at that dashboard and steering wheel, we can only hope that is an optional extra.

Two new AMG models will be offered from launch, the SL65 with a twin turbo V12 producing 612HP and the SL63 with a 6.3 V8 churning out 525HP- some more subtle additions are added to these cars in the form of a new boot spoiler, rear diffuser and revised exhausts.

The SL lives on, and on and on.