Sunday night, Jan 9, 2012, Mercedes-Benz kicked off the Detroit Auto Show, celebrating a record in global sales in 2011 selling a total of 1,362,908 Mercedes-Benz, smart and Maybach vehicles last year. - around 77,000 units more than in the previous record set in 2007 (1,285,900 units).
With 6 new models coming in 2012 Mercedes-Benz is determined to be a strong player in the global automotive market in 2012 and is committed to being the top luxury brand in the world by 2020.
True to the core value of the Mercedes-Benz brand is the all new 6th generation SL - which was featured Sunday night - follows in the footsteps of the iconic Mercedes-Benz SL first introduced in the US in 1954. SL stands for "Super Lightweight" and the the new SL weighs 300 lbs. less than the previous model thanks to it's highly-rigid all-aluminum body shell- a first in a series-production vehicle. That translates into better fuel economy (29% better) and improved agility.
With an improved operating mechanism, the new SL goes from hard top to convertible in less than 20 seconds.
Detroit Motor Show 2012 Mercedes SL - Auto Express
Mercedes has revealed its all-new SL at the Detroit Motor Show
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Mercedes 2013 SL-Class World Premiere Detroit Auto Show 2012
Dr. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars presents the new SL in Detroit! ... Detroit Auto Show 2012 NAIAS ....
Mercedes-Benz present a completely redeveloped SL Roadster made for the first time almost entirely from aluminium. The full aluminium bodyshell of this newly developed vehicle weighs around 110 kilograms less than a comparable bodyshell constructed with the technology used for its predecessor. It thus reduces the overall weight of the new SL by 140 kilograms compared to its predecessor. At the same time, the new generation of this luxury sport car can be converted into an open or a closed concert hall. This is thanks to the new bodyshell structure which makes possible the FrontBass system, unique in the world and also celebrating its debut. As a further world first,
Mercedes-Benz is also presenting the highly effective MAGIC VISION CONTROL adaptive windscreen wipe/wash system. It delivers water requirement-based and depending on the direction of wipe, directly to the wiper blade; neither a water jet nor a film of water can be seen, and yet the windscreen stays perfectly clean for the driver and passenger. .. Public Debut Detroit auto show 2012 ,, NAIAS
2013 Mercedes Benz SL Class Exterior / Interior (With music)
The new V8 in the SL 500 develops 435 hp from its displacement of 4663 cc and thus around 12 percent more than its predecessor despite some 0.8 litres less displacement. The fuel consumption has been reduced by up to 22 per cent. At the same time, the torque has increased from 530 Nm to 700 Nm -- a gain of 32 percent. Although the displacement remains the same at 3499 cc, the new V6 engine in the new SL 350 develops 306 hp and delivers 370 Nm of torque. It uses just 6.8 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres, making it almost 30 percent more economical than its predecessor. Both engine variants come with a standard-fit ECO start/stop function. The 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission, which has been optimised in relation to fuel consumption and comfort, also contributes to the exemplary, low fuel consumption. The fuel economy of the BlueDIRECT engines takes nothing away from the roadster's raciness. Quite the contrary: the SL 350 accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds, making it three tenths of a second faster than its predecessor. The SL 500 takes just 4.6 seconds -- eight tenths less than the previous SL 500.
Interior: aesthetic, stylish, sporty
The new SL combines its aesthetically honed profile, which follows the Mercedes-Benz tradition, with a luxurious feel. Fine materials, perfectly finished with great attention to detail, distinguish the style and character of the interior.
Compared with its predecessor, the new generation of the SL is much longer (+50 mm) and wider (+57 mm), providing more room for more comfort in the interior, too. Shoulder room (+37 mm) and elbow room (+28 mm) have been increased, exceeding the dimensions normally found in this vehicle class. Clear lines create a formally coherent internal space within this comfortable interior. Generously used wood trim extends from the centre console across the dashboard into the doors, creating a pleasant wrap-around effect. Three types of wood along with two different aluminium trim finishes are available. Perfectly in tune with the roadster's character, it combines the unpretentious atmosphere of a high-performance sports car with a comfortable, stylish ambience one comes to expect in a luxurious touring car.
Design: classic SL proportions
The designers have brought the latest generation of the SL unmistakably to life on the basis of tradition but added new perspectives and visions. The result is a stylishly sporty and elegant luxury sports car with the classic hallmark SL balanced proportions: the long bonnet gives way to a compact passenger compartment that is set well back. A wide, powerful rear end giving the impression of raciness provides the finishing touch. A handful of elaborately styled lines define the powerfully sculpted and yet calm surfaces of the flanks. Finely worked details, a striking rear end as well as ventilation grilles with chromed fins from the dynamic traditional Mercedes-Benz design heritage visually emphasise the SL legend.
An upright classic sports car radiator grille clearly marks out the new SL visually as a prestigious member of the current Mercedes-Benz sports car family. The centrally positioned star is a contemporary reinterpretation of the famous trademark, which now extends into the centre section with its organically flowing contours.
Dynamically slanting headlamps set well to the outside flank the striking front end and give the new roadster its own unmistakable face. The headlamps come as standard with the Intelligent Light System (ILS). With five different lighting functions that are tailored to typical driving and weather conditions, and are activated depending on the driving situation, the driver has a much better illuminated field of vision. The striking sidelights and the horizontal strip of the daytime running lamps in the far ends of the bumper feature
LED technology.
Mercedes 2013 SL 550 World Premiere Detroit Auto Show 2012
Monday 9 1 2012 - Mercedes-Benz SL 550 World Premiere - Detroit Auto Show 2012 .. NAIAS ......................................
Mercedes-Benz present a completely redeveloped SL Roadster made for the first time almost entirely from aluminium. The full aluminium bodyshell of this newly developed vehicle weighs around 110 kilograms less than a comparable bodyshell constructed with the technology used for its predecessor. It thus reduces the overall weight of the new SL by 140 kilograms compared to its predecessor. At the same time, the new generation of this luxury sport car can be converted into an open or a closed concert hall. This is thanks to the new bodyshell structure which makes possible the FrontBass system, unique in the world and also celebrating its debut. As a further world first,
Mercedes-Benz is also presenting the highly effective MAGIC VISION CONTROL adaptive windscreen wipe/wash system. It delivers water requirement-based and depending on the direction of wipe, directly to the wiper blade; neither a water jet nor a film of water can be seen, and yet the windscreen stays perfectly clean for the driver and passenger. .. Public Debut Detroit auto show 2012 ,, NAIAS
Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL 500 Road Trailer
Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL 500 Interior, Exterior And On The Road ...... More 2012 SL-Class Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/HighwayStarBenz
Mercedes-Benz present a completely redeveloped SL Roadster made for the first time almost entirely from aluminium. The full aluminium bodyshell of this newly developed vehicle weighs around 110 kilograms less than a comparable bodyshell constructed with the technology used for its predecessor. It thus reduces the overall weight of the new SL by 140 kilograms compared to its predecessor. At the same time, the new generation of this luxury sport car can be converted into an open or a closed concert hall. This is thanks to the new bodyshell structure which makes possible the FrontBass system, unique in the world and also celebrating its debut. As a further world first,
Mercedes-Benz is also presenting the highly effective MAGIC VISION CONTROL adaptive windscreen wipe/wash system. It delivers water requirement-based and depending on the direction of wipe, directly to the wiper blade; neither a water jet nor a film of water can be seen, and yet the windscreen stays perfectly clean for the driver and passenger... Public Debut Detroit auto show 2012 .. NAIAS
2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 New Technology Demo & Drive
( http://www.TFLcar.com ) Once upon a time driving a car was a simple matter of starting the engine and stepping on the gas, but those days are long gone. Today's new cars have more computing power than what it took to send man to the moon. And one of the most technology ladened cars is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 which comes with Attention Assist, Blind spot Assist and Lane Keep Assist. All of these technologies work together to keep you safer on the road but that also automate driving and take away some of our car control. Check out this demo as we preview optional new car technologies today that might be mandatory tomorrow.
2014 Mercedes S-Class - assistance systems animation
Mercedes has officially unveiled the 2014 S-Class at the Airbus A380 delivery center in Hamburg, Germany.
Designed to become one of the most luxurious and advanced vehicles ever constructed, the 2014 S-Class has an evolutionary design that incorporates a sportier front fascia, a larger grille and a gentle slanting rear end. The sleek styling enables the model to have drag coefficient of 0.24 which is pretty impressive considering the pint-sized CLA has a drag coefficient of 0.23.
Mercedes 2013 SL-Class Road Star HD Trailer
Special Info Trailer Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Class .... Monday 9 1 2012 - Mercedes-Benz SL 550 World Premiere - Detroit Auto Show 2012 .. NAIAS ......
Mercedes-Benz present a completely redeveloped SL Roadster made for the first time almost entirely from aluminium. The full aluminium bodyshell of this newly developed vehicle weighs around 110 kilograms less than a comparable bodyshell constructed with the technology used for its predecessor. It thus reduces the overall weight of the new SL by 140 kilograms compared to its predecessor. At the same time, the new generation of this luxury sport car can be converted into an open or a closed concert hall. This is thanks to the new bodyshell structure which makes possible the FrontBass system, unique in the world and also celebrating its debut. As a further world first,
Mercedes-Benz is also presenting the highly effective MAGIC VISION CONTROL adaptive windscreen wipe/wash system. It delivers water requirement-based and depending on the direction of wipe, directly to the wiper blade; neither a water jet nor a film of water can be seen, and yet the windscreen stays perfectly clean for the driver and passenger. .. Public Debut Detroit auto show 2012 ,, NAIAS
North American Auto Show 2012 | 新型SLのカーデザインから時代を読む
Mercedes Benz - SL＜メルセデス ベンツ - エスエル＞（ワールドプレミア worldpremiere）
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世界最大のスポーツカー市場である北米でワールドプレミアを迎えた新型SL。最大のトピックはオールアルミボディで、車重は先代比で140kgも軽量化された。メルセデスは剛性や安全面でもスチール製を上回っていると説明していて、今後は上級モデルからアルミボディに置き換わる可能性は十分にありそうだ。Cd値はSL350で0.27。
エンジンはSL500が新型の4.6リッターV8（435hp/700Nm）、SL350が新型の3.5リッターV6（206hp/370Nm）。350の欧州複合モード燃費は6.8リッター/100km。両モデルともECOスタートストップ機能を標準装備し、進化型の7Gトロニックプラスを組み合わせる。0-100km/h加速はSL350が5.9秒、SL500は4.6秒と、いずれも先代より速い。
電動油圧機構で作動するバリオルーフはトップパネルに塗装・ガラス（パノラミック）・マジックスカイコントロール仕様のガラス（パノラミック）の3種類を設定。開閉時間は20秒未満に短縮されている。また、ワイパーブレードからウォッシャー液を射出する世界初のマジックビジョンコントロールなども採用した。価格はSL350ブルーエフィシェンシーが935万3400ユーロ、SL500ブルーエフィシェンシーが1170万9600ユーロ。
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Timeless: 60 Years of Mercedes-Benz SL
The new generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL is to be launched in the spring of 2012. From Tuesday, 24 January 2012, the Mercedes-Benz Museum is dedicating a special exhibition to this legendary model series. Under the title "Timeless -- 60 years of the Mercedes-Benz SL", all the SL models of the past 60 years will be on show -- for the first time all together in the same room.
SL -- only very few abbreviations have the power to call forth such passion in automotive enthusiasts as the SL model series from Mercedes-Benz. SL stands for six decades of sportiness and aesthetic appeal. What began in 1952 with the 300 SL racing car (W 194 series) and grew into a legend in the years that followed, is to be continued into the future with the market introduction of the new SL (R 231) in the spring of 2012. It sets a further highlight in the fascinating history of all the SLs.
The special exhibition "Timeless -- 60 years of the Mercedes-Benz SL" gives this special Mercedes-Benz model series an adequate stage in its anniversary year: in Room Collection 5 visitors will be able to see interesting items, information and anecdotes -- apart from the vehicles on show. From the 300 SL (W 194), legendary winner of the 1952 Carrera Panamericana, to US astronaut David R. Scott's 1959 190 SL (W 121), and the 2001 Formula 1 safety car, the SL 55 AMG (R 230): visitors can look forward to a seamless presentation of the entire SL family. An extensive accompanying programme with special guided tours and event is also being prepared.
Im Frühjahr 2012 geht die neue Generation des Mercedes-Benz SL an den Start. Ab Dienstag, 24. Januar 2012, widmet das Mercedes-Benz Museum der legendären Baureihe eine eigene Sonderausstellung. Unter dem Namen „Zeitlos -- 60 Jahre Mercedes-Benz SL" werden alle SL-Baureihen der vergangenen 60 Jahre präsentiert -- zum ersten Mal gemeinsam in einem einzigen Raum.
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (2012 Detroit Auto Show)
The all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL
The all-new 2013 SL continues a tradition that began 60 years ago. For six decades the letters "SL" have been synonymous with a blend of sport, style and comfort -- infused with groundbreaking innovation. For the first time, the SL is being produced almost entirely from aluminum and consequently weighs considerably less than its predecessor. Its highly rigid all-aluminum bodyshell provides the basis for agile, sporty handling that has been taken to an entirely new level, coupled with outstanding bodyroll and ride characteristics. Even better driving dynamics come courtesy of the new direct injection engine, which is more powerful and economical than the outgoing generation. Other new features include the unique FrontBass system, which turns the luxury sports car into a concert hall -- with the top down or up -- and the highly efficient MAGIC VISION CONTROL. The 2013 SL550 will be available in U.S. showrooms this spring.
Compared with its successful predecessor, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL offers considerably more comfort and athletic character, setting new standards in the luxury roadster class. This includes amazing everyday usability, making the SL the most versatile of all sports cars. In short, anyone talking about the new SL is surely talking about the ultimate in passionate, refined motoring.
Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: "There are around 900 million cars in the world and thousands of models. But there is only a handful of automotive icons. Our SL is one of them: It has class, it has style, it is the ultimate in comfort and luxury. And it combines all that with an incredibly sporty and dynamic character. You would struggle to find a car that embodies Gottlieb Daimler's aspiration more perfectly than our new SL -- the best or nothing."
