The 2012 Marcedes-Bens SL-Class incorporates a speed-sensitive power
steering system that is designed to increase high-speed agility and stability,
as well as make parking easier. Semi-active adjustable damping also comes
standard.
The new Mercedes-Benz SL has been produced for the first
time almost entirely from aluminium and weighs up to 140 kilograms less than
its predecessor. Other new features include the unique Frontbass system, which
turns the luxury sports car into a concert hall regardless of whether the top
is open or closed, and the highly efficient adaptive windscreen wipe/wash
system MAGIC VISION CONTROL; it supplies water from the wiper blade as required
and depending on the direction of wipe.
Compared with its predecessor, the new generation of the
Mercedes-Benz SL is much longer 4612 mm (+50 mm) and wider 1877 mm (+57 mm),
providing more room for more comfort in the interior, too. Shoulder room (+37
mm) and elbow room (+28 mm) have been increased, exceeding the dimensions
normally found in this vehicle class. Clear lines create a formally coherent
internal space within this comfortable interior. Generously used wood trim
extends from the centre console across the dashboard into the doors, creating a
pleasant wrap-around effect. Three types of wood along with two different
aluminium trim finishes are available. Perfectly in tune with the roadster’s
character, it combines the unpretentious atmosphere of a high-performance
sports car with a comfortable, stylish ambience one comes to expect in a
luxurious touring car.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 350 continues to be powered by a
3.5-litre V6 engine. It produces 225kW and 370Nm – down 7kW but up 10Nm on the
previous model. It’s three-tenths quicker from 0-100km/h than before (5.9
seconds) and 30 per cent more fuel efficient, which should translate to an
Australian combined cycle figure of 7.0 litres per 100km.
The 285kW/530Nm 5.5-litre engine in the Mercedes-Benz SL 500
has been replaced by the 4.7-litre twin-turbo from the CL 500. Power steps up
to 320kW and torque increases to 700Nm. As a result it’s eight-tenths faster
from 0-100km, completing the sprint in just 4.6 seconds, yet incredibly 22 per
cent more fuel efficient than before. Australian figures should fall from
12.0L/100km to 9.4L/100km.
The new SL can be ordered from 15 December 2011. The prices
including 19% VAT are as follows:
- SL 350 BlueEFFICIENCY: 93,534.00 euros
- SL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: 117,096.00 euros
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