Rumor: 300SL revival... now closer to reality, new info pg.2

[vexor]

Is Mercedes gearing up for a retro throwback of its own? The latest issue of Germany’s AutoBild magazine features a cover story on an exciting new project reportedly underway at Mercedes — the spiritual revival of the legendary 300SL Gullwing coupe. So far, we’ve only got a scan from the cover of the magazine, and details remain scarce. As with all future product renderings — even from reliable sources — the final design of such products often varies a lot from initial artists’ sketches. Perhaps more important than the image itself, however, is the idea that Mercedes is planning to revive the Gullwing design. From this single image, it appears that the vehicle could slot somewhere between the SLK and the SL/CL models. We’ll update you when more information becomes available.

- LeftLaneNews.com
- AutoBild.de

It would be nice if Mercedes finalizes the plans and makes the "modern" 300SL

[bmagni]

yeah, that be great, i hope it looks better than this

[Erez]

fingers crossed over here! (only if the SL means what it used to.. otherwise they shouldn't bother..)

[saadie]

sweet .. i love this new thing ..... hope it dosnt look as uglt from the back as the last one

[deth]

.....y would mercedes drop the P8 but yet want to start from teh begining on this? :roll:

[dutchmasterflex]

They should of remade the 300SL as the SLR.. I hope it looks good.. cause I'm sure it wont be that much of a performer.

[Ghostbat]

Would be really cool but it better look better than this "Opel Speedster".

[Chaos in 1983!]

I don´t think it´s a good idea...I´m sure Mercedes will fuck it up.

Why won´t manufacturers leave old legends rest in peace, why is it so hard to come up with new ideas, build new legends intstead of looking back to old ones.

The 300SL Gullwing is an iconic car that marked an era in supercars, I am sure that if they build it it will ruin the name, and if it looks remotley like that impression then they have already fucked it up from now...

Now I have a question, I have no idea on this, but wasn´t the gullwing a top range merc (behind the 300SLR) back at it´s time? and this is supposed to be slotted between the SLK and the SL ?

[Pehtren]

It looks cool, but two things i think it will have for sure:
1. an automatic gearbox
and probably 2. V8 supercharged engine

Mercedes nowdays is not fully performance oriented, more of an luxsury :roll:

[Zot09]

I agree with your comment pehtren, but I on the other hand see nothing wrong with being more luxury oriented while having performance. It's just personal taste's that's all. Anyways, this is one "retro" car I would not mind being produced!

[RF1]

like

[McLaren4eVa]

Interesting project, If i were the merc boss I'd make this a light sportscar with a 6.3 V8 and get rid of the gizmos been a long time since we've seen a merc without them. If this thing wieghs anything over 1400KG it will never work.

[Fleischmann]

I really hope they ditch this project. The Gullwing is one of the most extraordinary and characteristic machines ever produced, I'm sure that wahtever Mercedes will come up with will not do the original car justice. I just can't see that shape and styling cues implemented into a modern car.

[Erez]

a new 300SL would be PERFECT if all the luxury you'll get with it will be A\C and a radio, (well leather too but thats it..) and they should make a manual an option at least..
just my 2 cents...

[DeMoN]

wow that one looks nice. Unfortunatelly, being benz, its gonna be heavy and not that fast =( hope Im wrong!