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New gullwing supercar stars at the Powered by Mercedes-Benz event at Brooklands

Mercedes’ gullwinged SLS supercar has been shown in the UK for the first time.

The Mercedes SLS AMG was on show yesterday as part of the firm’s Powered by Mercedes-Benz event, which celebrated the firm’s involvement in motorsport.

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It lined up alongside several examples of the classic Mercedes 300SL at Brooklands, a car which has inspired the latest model.

The red model was on display in left-hand drive guise and is set to go on sale in the UK in July, with an estimated price tag of around £150,000.

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Howey 9 November 2009

Re: Mercedes SLS makes UK debut

Stunning car ! (in any colour)

Straff 9 November 2009

Re: Mercedes SLS makes UK debut

Oooh no - not in red.

Eeeshh!