Classic Gullwing body styling meets state-of-the-art hybrid technology as Mercedes readies new SLK flagship.A stunning new Mercedes sports car is about to take flight – feast your eyes on the SLK Gullwing! Auto Express has learned that the German firm is planning a baby brother to its forthcoming flagship SLC supercar – and what’s more, it’s going to be a hybrid, too.
In rumor news, the German publication Auto Motor und Sport is adding further fuel to the new Mercedes supercar fire, releasing a rendering of what they think a possible Audi R8 killer will look like.The article speculates, as others have already suggested, Mercedes' will likely unveil the new mid-engined model sometime around 2010, with production stemming entirely from its AMG plant in Affalterbach.
As always, we'll keep you posted as any new details emerge; in the meantime, head over to Auto Motor und Sport to check out the full article, roughly translated from German.
Mercedes-Benz is reportedly working on a new sports car based on a shortened version of the 2010 SLS AMG’s platform targeted directly at it. The new Mercedes-Benz sports car will copy the SLS AMG’s aluminum construction but will lose the funky gullwing doors.
Instead, conventional front-hinged doors will be adopted in an effort to bring costs down. The new model will also pick up AMG’s next-generation V-8 engine, a 5.5-liter unit with direct-injection and turbocharging technologies and an output of around 500-horsepower.
With basically 500hp the Mercedes-Benz AMG version has already a nice performance, but the specialists thought of much more and did professionally well. By using high speed cam shafts and special valve springs, combinated with a stainless steel, valve controlled exhaust system within an 4in1 manifold and 200 cells sports catalysts and an ecu update, the tuningcrew tuned up the car´s power up to unbelievable 600hp with now 765lb-ft of torque. To handle...
Mercedes Benz is launching the SLK 2LOOK Edition just in time for summer. The striking special edition enhances the already stunning Mercedes Benz SLK Roadster with unique colour options inside and out, while increased standard equipment ensures driver and passenger alike have everything they could need for perfect drop-top driving this summer.With only 150 cars available, the Mercedes Benz SLK 2LOOK offers exclusivity and is available in Calcite White or Black paint. For those who want to shimmer in the sun, Obsidian Black Metallic paint is available as an option, while designo Mystic White paint is available as a special order. Imposing 18″ 5-twin spoke alloy wheels are standard on the special edition and there is a choice of two finishes, Titanium Silver or Chrome Shadow. The model is further differentiated by the black surrounds on the headlamps and the 2LOOK Edition badge on the wings.
