The revamped version of the Mercedes-Benz SL is slated to debut later this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Surprisingly, the first official photos of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL have already emerged days before the vehicle's world premiere.
The leaked high-resolution pictures flaunt the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL in three variations (standard, AMG 64 and AMG 65), suggesting a mildly updated design that seems to be greatly influenced by the AMG-GT.
Regular Model
Photos pushed out by World Car Fans show that the regular version rocks a big diamond grill, LED headlights influenced by AMG-GT, along with a refreshed front bumper which hints at large air intakes.
Followers of this brand should anticipate a remodeled taillight for the regular model, bragging all-red graphics, new chrome exhaust pipes plus a new large diffuser.
SL AMG 63 Model
This version is treated with carbon fiber accents for its bumpers and side sills along with a distinctive radiator grill. This comes with multi-spoke black wheels that feature Continental ContiSportContact tires.
SL AMG 65 Model
This particular model features silver accents for its bumpers, V12 BiTurbo badges on its fenders and also multi-spoke wheels.
The automaker also created a slew of spectacular alterations on the inside of these 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL variants. Owners of these models will soon have a somewhat larger display at the car's center console. A new watch is visible on the dashboard. Moreover, the brand new controller for the driving modes enables drivers to choose from five various modes: Individual, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Race. These models also sport suspension settings and ESP buttons.
While details on the engine range have yet to be revealed by the automaker when the vehicle debuts in Los Angeles in the next few days, what we have so far are a few technical information.
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL will have a nine-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic gearbox and much more impressive engines. It likewise offers an Active Body Control system.
Moreover, it is anticipated that there shouldn't be any significant modifications on its specs. At present, there exists four SL-Class variants: two non-AMG and two AMG.
The SL400 model incorporates a 3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 which comes with 329 horsepower. Having a 4.7-liter twin-turbocharged V8, the SL550 has 449 horsepower. The SL63 creates 577 horsepower and it has a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8. The SL65 seems the most powerful of them all, rocking a 6.-liter twin-turbo V12 and producing 621 horsepower.
The 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show will be held on Nov. 20 to 29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
