Mercedes SLS

Breaking news, useful data or technical highlights or vehicles that are not meant to race. You can post commercial vehicle news or developments here.
Please post topics on racing variants in "other racing categories".

Do you like it so far

Yes
55
67%
No
27
33%
 
Total votes: 82

modbaraban
modbaraban
0
Joined: 05 Apr 2007, 17:44
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Re: Mercedes SLS

Post

WhiteBlue wrote:
Shrek wrote:did any body think it resembles a 1955 Gullwing without the doors swinging up?
I bet they will do a gullwing version. The design cries for it.
You're all kidding, right?

Image
Image

Scotracer
Scotracer
3
Joined: 22 Apr 2008, 17:09
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Re: Mercedes SLS

Post

I think it looks great 8)
Powertrain Cooling Engineer

User avatar
GTO
0
Joined: 09 Jun 2005, 01:16
Location: Oil Country

Re: Mercedes SLS

Post

I like individual parts of it, but I don't like the whole thing. The back end does not match the front too well. I don't like the boxy nose with its big grill, separate air scoops below the tall headlights. It does not flow well. This contrasts with the smooth, sleek, rear end. The rear looks more aero than the front. This retro design matches the the old 300 SL, but it's a little too retro styled for my taste.
In terms of contemporary sports car styling, I would not at all consider this Mercedes to be in the same league with the Ferrari 458 Italia, or McLaren MP4-C12.
I don't love it nor do I hate it.

TRICKLE69
TRICKLE69
3
Joined: 08 Feb 2008, 05:00
Location: USA

Re: Mercedes SLS

Post

Scotracer wrote:I think it looks great 8)
X2
SWEET LOOKING CAR!!! 8)
IT IS WHAT IT IS

User avatar
ringo
227
Joined: 29 Mar 2009, 10:57

Re: Mercedes SLS

Post

design looks unrefined and dare i say cheap.
The slk black is much better looking.
What i do know is that this will be the best handling mercedes.
For Sure!!

User avatar
ISLAMATRON
0
Joined: 01 Oct 2008, 18:29

Re: Mercedes SLS

Post

That front end is outstanding.

Anyone want to give us some info on the mechanicals?

I'm sure it has a huge displacement V-8 from AMG

wesley123
wesley123
204
Joined: 23 Feb 2008, 17:55

Re: Mercedes SLS

Post

when i see the car im looking for a word, what is it called?


Ow yes i know it again, the word is ugly.


Why are all the new cars so ugly? I like most Mercedesses but this one is just ugly, looks like a bmw lol
"Bite my shiny metal ass" - Bender

xpensive
xpensive
214
Joined: 22 Nov 2008, 18:06
Location: Somewhere in Scandinavia

Re: Mercedes SLS

Post

Pity those headlights, ruins a great front if you ask me.
"I spent most of my money on wine and women...I wasted the rest"

autogyro
autogyro
53
Joined: 04 Oct 2009, 15:03

Re: Mercedes SLS

Post

xpensive wrote:Pity those headlights, ruins a great front if you ask me.
I much prefer my old SLK face lift in blue.

User avatar
flynfrog
Moderator
Joined: 23 Mar 2006, 22:31

Re: Mercedes SLS

Post

needs round head lights and a less ugly back end

xpensive
xpensive
214
Joined: 22 Nov 2008, 18:06
Location: Somewhere in Scandinavia

Re: Mercedes SLS

Post

The more I look at those headlights, the more I wonder what those guys were thinking?

But then again, these were perhaps the same people designing the new S-klasse fenders?
"I spent most of my money on wine and women...I wasted the rest"

autogyro
autogyro
53
Joined: 04 Oct 2009, 15:03

Re: Mercedes SLS

Post

I remember Gorden Murray setting up the level tables at Woking for the first SLR.
I do not see this thing as anywhere near that car.
Probably a cost cutting exercise by Merc if truth were known and I dont even like Ron Dennis.

User avatar
_GOGGS_
0
Joined: 09 Nov 2009, 20:45
Location: North America

Re: Mercedes SLS

Post

Something about rubs me the wrong way. They could have done better I think
_GOGGS_
-Forza Ferrari-
http://www.ferrarif1forum.com

User avatar
Pandamasque
17
Joined: 09 Nov 2009, 17:28
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Re: Mercedes SLS

Post

If you think the original SLS is not pretty, you will change your mind after you look at this!

User avatar
_GOGGS_
0
Joined: 09 Nov 2009, 20:45
Location: North America

Re: Mercedes SLS

Post

I'm sure it's a beast of a car, but to me it's just hot looking.

When I look at a new Lambo for instance or the Aston Martin or even the Maserati coupe, I see a sexy car that looks hot even sitting still. I just don't get that same feeling when I look at this one.
_GOGGS_
-Forza Ferrari-
http://www.ferrarif1forum.com