Mercedes unveils new generation of its SL roadster

Mercedes introduced the new SL roadster . Compared to its predecessor, the new generation SL is longer than 50 mm (4612 mm) and wider than 57 mm (1877 mm). Sixty years after the first SL of 1952, the new Mercedes SL was designed almost entirely in aluminum . Result, with its aluminum body, the new SL weighs up to about 140 kg j less as its predecessor with its steel body.

The new SL 500 (1785 kg) weighs about 125 kg less than its predecessor. On balance, the SL 350 (1685 kg) is 140 kg lighter.

The new V8 in the SL 500 develops an output of 435 hp (320 kW) and torque 530 Nm to 700 Nm SL 500 needs 4.6 seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km / h.

The V6 engine of the new SL 350 develops an output of PS 306 (225 kW) and delivers 370 Nm of torque. The SL 350 accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.9 seconds. It claims a combined fuel consumption of 6.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.

Both engines are coupled to an automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC PLUS and a start / stop function ECO.

The proportions of the new SL are conventional. Found on the SL a long bonnet and a compact passenger in the rear position. The new SL is distinguished by a grille sporting vertical, sculpted surfaces, headlights Intelligent Light System (ILS) and lights with LED technology.

The sixth-generation SL features a retractable roof that can be retracted into the trunk using an electro-hydraulic. In less than 20 seconds, the SL roadster turns into or cut, depending on the wishes of the driver and the weather.

As the SLK, the new SL offers three versions Roof . A painted roof, a glass roof or a panoramic glass roof electro-transparent passing from light to dark with the Magic Sky Control function that allows modulate the amount of light and energy entering in the cockpit.

The new SL is marketed in Germany at a price of 93,534 euros for the SL 350 BlueEFFICIENCY and 117 096 euros for the SL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.