SL-Class [Official] All-new Mercedes-AMG SL (R232)

The All-new Mercedes-AMG SL (R232)

Almost 70 years ago, a sports car launched in Stuttgart immediately became a legend. The vision of expanding the potential of the Mercedes-Benz brand through motor racing successes produced the first SL as a result - a road-going racing sports car. Shortly after its début in 1952, the 300 SL (internal designation W 194) reaped success after success on the race tracks of the world. In its first year, it achieved, among other things, a spectacular one-two victory in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans and even took the first four places in the Nürburgring Grand Jubilee Prize for sports cars. Its successes quickly make the SL a legend.

SL-Class - The new Mercedes-AMG SL: The new edition of an icon [R232]

The new Mercedes-AMG SL, the new edition of an icon, returns to its roots with a classic soft top and sporty character.

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Reference thread: https://www.germancarforum.com/threads/2021-mercedes-benz-sl.53446/

 

[Design FIRST]

Anecdotal.

Just the other day, I spotted both a magno white R232 SL and a glossy white Porsche 992 Carrera cabriolet. The Porsche stopped behind the M-B at a traffic light. A good basis for a quick visual comparision. Both had nice, larger diameter bicolor rims and their tops down. In my eyes, the M-B looked rather unremarkable in comparision to the Porsche. Maybe the M-B's matte paint diminished the SL's visual. But despite that possibility, perhaps more than a few feel the same way, as 992's are relatively commonplace while the R232 SL remains a relatively rare bird.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Anecdotal.

Just the other day, I spotted both a magno white R232 SL and a glossy white Porsche 992 Carrera cabriolet. The Porsche stopped behind the M-B at a traffic light. A good basis for a quick visual comparision. Both had nice, larger diameter bicolor rims and their tops down. In my eyes, the M-B looked rather unremarkable in comparision to the Porsche. Maybe the M-B's matte paint diminished the SL's visual. But despite that possibility, perhaps more than a few feel the same way, as 992's are relatively commonplace while the R232 SL remains a relatively rare bird.

Honestly, I see so many 911s, and they fundamentally haven't changed much over the years. Aside from the sports care panache, I can't get emotional about the design of a 911.

Frankly, I think the 718 is a better looking car.

 

[Design FIRST]

... they fundamentally haven't changed much over the years.

That is probably the precise reason that I have always been so immensely impressed by the 911. IMHO, one of the most enduring fundamental designs in automotive history. And it's various evolutions have always been, in my opinion,in purposeful good taste. IMHO, that even applies to the..**GASP** 996 series.