Mercedes SL: first spy video for the next generation

Mercedes continues testing for the next generation of its spider prestige, the SL, which will be renovated during 2012. After two sightings cameras, is now the time of the first spy video, coming from northern Scandinavia: the discovery of the Star is placed between each other during his entry into a testing center of Bosch.

The next SL, like his brother SLK, take and develop some of the styling cues launched by SLS. From the dynamic point of view, the model will be more compelling in the present series, an accomplice a wider track, lower overall height, a novel type of aluminum space-frame chassis and suspension (also aluminum) that rely on a sophisticated scheme to double triangles both front and back.

The engine range will be divided as today on an offer of V6, V8 and V12. As regards the first two subdivisions in particular there are big news, from increased use of direct injection turbocharged unit and the arrival of CGI that will improve performance while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Finally, there is also a variant hybrid lithium-ion batteries.


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