2009 LA Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

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Mercedes-Benz’s Gullwing is an iconic symbol of automotive beauty, and while some purists sweat when an automaker revives and updates one of its greatest hits, M-B has been so on point with its styling of late that I think any fears about the Gullwing’s rebirth were completely unfounded. There’s a far better chance that an asteroid is going to extinguish life on earth than there is of Mercedes releasing an ugly vehicle. And while the SLS AMG might have traffic-stopping good looks, its 6.2-liter 32-valve V-8 pumps out a burly 563HP and 479 lb-ft of torque, so this baby will go like a scalded cat—with a jet pack. Unfortunately, my plans to get a walk-around video were thwarted by the fact that the turntable it’s on takes a celestial amount of time to complete a revolution. But there are a ton of photos after the jump. Enjoy.

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Posted at 3:05 pm in Exotics, John Coyle, LA Auto Show 2009, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, StreetFirehp

Comments

TheMelonedOne
Dec 6, 2009 at 9:01 am

THE HEADLAMPS LOOK LIKE NISSAN GT-R’S

PrettyBoy
Dec 6, 2009 at 4:14 am

This one just doesn’t grab me the way most Benzes do; it lacks that “gotta have it” beauty and appeal of the SL- class and S-class. But pictures can never do a Mercedes justice. I’ll have to see it in person….

RavenAegis45
Dec 6, 2009 at 1:31 am

is it me or is there something wrong with the emblem????? the last picture it looks like its twisting or something? iono just wierd to see it but this car looks amazingly sweet. I suppose the profile is similar to the original but it looks modern and up to date not to mention has the power to back its looks love it

sarahsmile90
Dec 3, 2009 at 7:04 pm

I still prefer the originals….I am never really a fan of remakes.

PureBusiness
Dec 3, 2009 at 7:02 pm

How could a gull-wing Mercedes be any more beautiful? Love it!

lejourinator
Dec 3, 2009 at 6:00 pm

YEEEAAAAA BOOOOOIIIEEEEEEE
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I can see the asteroid coming… Quick, somebody re-badge the b class and r class as BMW’s!