2009 Mercedes SL-Class.
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Mercedes today unveiled the new generation SL-Class that will make its world debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show.
The new generation brings a new design, more sportier and better performance, and also a new entry-level model and a new engine for the SL350. The 2009 SL-Class features a new front-end design featuring as its centrepiece a wide and, therefore, very dominant radiator grille whose V‑shape symbolises sporty virtues such as forwards thrust and performance potential.
At the rear the new-generation SL demonstrates its sporty nature even more clearly than before. This is achieved above all by a new, diffuser-look bumper which adds a motorsport touch. In conjunction with the equally new trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes this design element emphasises the width of the body, further symbolising the power just waiting to be unleashed by the roadster. The new version, the SL280 is powered by a V6 engine that delivers 231 hp and a peak torque of 300 Nm from 2500 rpm. The 0 to 60 mph sprint is made in 7.8 seconds, and fuel consumption (NEDC) is just 9.4 litres per 100 kilometres.
The SL350 is powered by a new V6 powerplant that brings the sporty qualities of the new SL generation right to the fore. The engine responds instantaneously to movements of the accelerator pedal and can rev up to 7200 rpm in order to make full use of its power reserves in certain driving situations. Compared to the previous 3.5-litre engine, the output has been boosted by 16 percent to 316 hp (at 6500 rpm), while the peak torque has been increased by 10 Nm and now stands at 360 Nm. This powerplant accelerates the new SL 350 from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 6.2 seconds. Top of the class are still the SL500 powered by a V8 engine with an output of 388 hp and the SL600, powered by a V12 engine with an output of 517 hp.
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April 15th, 2009 at 6:48 am
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