Spy Shots: Mercedes Benz SLC / SLS Gullwing Road Testing

Posted by Admin on September 7, 2008

Just a month after the first spy photos came in giving us the rebirth of the legendary Mercedes-Benz Gullwing, spy photographer Rich Truesdell has captured yet another impeccable look at the future supercar – one that this time offers a high resolution view of the model testing in the California desert. As you’ll see, the next Mercedes Benz Gullwing still boasts an exceptional amount of camouflage, but the demeanor of the original 300 SL is still present, with a bit of imagination anyway.

In addition to the various photos they captured of the Gullwing, Automotive Traveler also published a number of details for what they believe we can expect from the future model. Power is likely to come from AMG’s 6.2-Liter V8 outputting around 600 horsepower, mated to a 8-speed transaxle. Curb weight is expected to come in under 1,700 kilograms with the help of an ultra-stiff aluminum and carbon fiber space frame, the result of which will be a 0-62 mph time of about 3.7 seconds. And in terms of size, the next Gullwing is expected to be slightly larger than the outgoing SLR McLaren, with early estimates giving the Merc a length of roughly 4,650mm, a width of 1,950mm and a height of 1,250mm.

As for its name, rumors now are hinting the model will be known as the SLS, instead of its former SLC moniker. However, a quick search of the USPTO database doesn’t show either currently being registered to Daimler, so its likely the final version of the Gullwing won’t be known as either the SLS or SLC.

We will of course keep you posted on the future Mercedes-Benz Gullwing as they emerge. In the meantime, you can check out both spy photos of the model below.

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