Mercedes SLS roadster spied

Mercedes’ SLS roadster has been spied in winter testing in Scandinavia.

The open-top SLS won’t have the gullwing doors of its coupe brother. It is likely to feature a retractable soft-top roof similar to that seen in the recently unveiled E-class cabriolet.

Mercedes SLS roadster spy pics

The SLS roadster will be powered by the same 563bhp/479lb ft 6.2-litre V8 as the coupe. An electric version is also being developed.

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Expect a 0-62mph time of around four seconds, up from the coupe's 3.8sec because of the roof mechanism and the extra body strengthening.

Prices are expected to be 10 per cent higher than the coupe, starting at around £165,000. The car is tipped to be launched in the middle of 2011.

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disco.stu

Re: Mercedes SLS roadster spied

2 years 23 weeks ago

Michael Schumacher's new copmpany car???

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Jinx59

Re: Mercedes SLS roadster spied

2 years 23 weeks ago

Love it. What I especially love more though is the photographer that just happened to be standing on the corner of the road of some frozen Finnish wasteland forest waiting to take that high-res pic. That's dedication for you. He must have a tent or something close by to keep him warm for the rest of the year. Hope he sold the photo for a lot of money. Or was it the passenger that took the photo - no ... stop being cynical. These double agents... can't be too careful.

Myk

Re: Mercedes SLS roadster spied

2 years 23 weeks ago

Well, it can't look any worse than the coupe. Can it...?

Wanger

Re: Mercedes SLS roadster spied

2 years 22 weeks ago

I think the coupe looks just fine....so I for one disagree with the above comment!

Bet the V8 will make a rather splendid sound cruising the streets of the Big City... Bankers forget your cash bonuses, get paid in performance cars instead! Out manoeuvre Darling with that one eh?

bigsipt

Re: Mercedes SLS roadster spied

2 years 22 weeks ago

I agree with Myk. The coupe looks terrible and I'm sure this will look worse.

RS Man

Re: Mercedes SLS roadster spied

2 years 22 weeks ago

I agree with Wanger.

The coupe look great and this one will too. I can't wait for the 'Black' edition.

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