Due to be revealed at next week's Frankfurt Motor Show, the 300SL-inspired "Gullwing" is packing a front/mid-mounted version of the venerable 6.3-liter V8 fitted to the majority of AMG's offerings, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox channeling 563 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. Weight is pegged at around 3,500 pounds, allowing the SLS to run from a rest to 60 in 3.7 seconds. Top speed is 197 mph and optional carbon ceramic discs should bring the party to a halt with supreme authority.

Although we've seen an endless string of spy shots of the SLS over the past year, we finally get a clear view of its upright fascia, drawn headlamps and curvaceous rump that draws a few cues from the departed McMerc and modern M-Bs.

Color choices will include Alubeam Silver, Syvanite Grey, Alanite Grey and red, complimenting the leather and alcantara interior and ten-spoke forged wheels. Production will begin in late 2010 with sales starting the following year, and early pricing suggests a €177,310 MSRP in Germany. Get your first eye-full in the gallery below before all the official details are delivered next week.











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Looks pretty cool, they did a good job of retaining the original vehicles styling cues.

 

the front of it reminds me of a gt-r for some reason! But other than that its pretty nice looking car, i'd say much much better then SLR.

 

great looking mb!

 

Looks nice.

 

it reminds me of the bmw z8

 

not feeling the rear..

 

Does anyone know if it's sharing a platform with any current MB car?

Some additional pictures in case others wanted other angles...

 

It has its own bespoke steel and aluminum tube chassis, but the M156 engine has been changed so much that it actually has it own M159 engine code.

 

Mmmmm.... beautiful in its simplicity.

 

Stunning.

 

Competely new platform w/double wishbone suspension. 3500 lbs (wet with driver). 48/52 weight distribution. 563 hp dry sump, Carbon brakes option.
This is a serious street/track design. Rumor is 7:30's on the Nurburgring.

 

Its very attractive, I think it would look better like this

http://mymotorshow.com/wp-content/up...-gullwing2.jpg

But thats probably just because Im a Porsche fan :P

 

Watch this (it´s in English) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAt4_aOooT8

 

Great video, amazingly fast and what a thunderous exhaust note.