SL-Class (R231) [Official] Mercedes-Benz SL (R231)

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Retro VS modern both look good to me!

 

[K-A]

My biggest concern for Mercedes has been introducing so many cheap (sorry inexpensive) models with the star grill that the exclusivity of the design was completly gone. The B class looked more or less same as the CL class which reminds me of the C class with sports grill. At least the SL and SLS with sports grill are different in appearance and wont be mistakenly identified as A, B or Vanio or Viano whatever. Good to see that the SL also look very different to its younger brother or sister the SLK.

Bingo. And as more cheap models come out from M-B, this will become more and more of an issue. All of a sudden, the stately/luxury face on the E and S are the exclusive faces (exclusive to only those two models).

 

[K-A]

Oh boy, the old one does show how effortless it is in comparison here, though. I still wish M-B put more concentration into maturity, and class, i.e not relying only on decoration and ornamentation (cheap thrills, amateur approach) in some of their design elements, but I'm still loving the R231 at the moment now, and I don't think it's as overly decorated or ornamented as some other new M-B's.

Also, I knew I noticed a relatively upright A-Pillar, mostly noticeable when the roof is down. You can see here that the R230 has a sleeker windshield, and the R231 goes more upright. This is in contrast with constant trends to continuously further rake windshields. Is this M-B going against the grain on purpose, to harken back their further back legendary SL's with the more upright A-Pillars, or is it something that they had to do in terms of functionality?

 

[Sovereign]

All of a sudden, the stately/luxury face on the E and S are the exclusive faces (exclusive to only those two models).

Exactly and thats where Mercedes have been much better in keeping their designs individual compared to their rivals from Germany.

 

[Monster]

General reminder for everyone, stay on topic, have greater self control and refrain from pointless personal agitations and insults. Off topic posts have been deleted, disciplinary actions will be handed out to those who fail to follow the simple rules from now on.

Also, I knew I noticed a relatively upright A-Pillar, mostly noticeable when the roof is down. You can see here that the R230 has a sleeker windshield, and the R231 goes more upright. This is in contrast with constant trends to continuously further rake windshields. Is this M-B going against the grain on purpose, to harken back their further back legendary SL's with the more upright A-Pillars, or is it something that they had to do in terms of functionality?

Compromise between style, aerodynamics and functionality.

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Oh boy, the old one does show how effortless it is in comparison here, though. I still wish M-B put more concentration into maturity, and class, i.e not relying only on decoration and ornamentation (cheap thrills, amateur approach) in some of their design elements, but I'm still loving the R231 at the moment now, and I don't think it's as overly decorated or ornamented as some other new M-B's.

Also, I knew I noticed a relatively upright A-Pillar, mostly noticeable when the roof is down. You can see here that the R230 has a sleeker windshield, and the R231 goes more upright. This is in contrast with constant trends to continuously further rake windshields. Is this M-B going against the grain on purpose, to harken back their further back legendary SL's with the more upright A-Pillars, or is it something that they had to do in terms of functionality?

I honestly have to say the new one looks very refreshing. The old style was timeless though.

 

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Mercedes-Benz Deutschland - Konfigurator - Konfigurator Roadster

 

[Soup]

V12 for me please

 

[K-A]

That looks lusciously sexy. Count me seriously "relieved" that I'm starting to really love the SL. Like I said, the SL really needed to be a hit to me to keep me interested when walking into an M-B Showroom. I think it is.

 

[fortuner]

V12 for me please

That IS IT....The SL is a masterpiece i want to see one...Come MB SA dont take forever to bring it...I love it everyday i look at this thread it becomes more majestic...

 

[LaArtist]

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[Tarek]

Looks great in the last 2 shots.

M

Thank goodness..

I'm trying, but I can't.


M

Honestly Marcus..that one hell of a shot looks fantastic here.

V12 for me please

Are you kidding me?..GORGEOUS!!

I want mine in blue please..

 

[Ollemars]

Hello! this is the larger version of the image already posted. my goodness, in this photo SL is absolutely flawless

 

[wookieecrisp]

I honestly have to say the new one looks very refreshing. The old style was timeless though.

Totally agree with you. To be honest, this is how I feel right now about most of Merc's new designs. They have incredible presence and are very beautiful but currently lack that timeless quality the old models had. However, I am sure that this is something to be acquired in a few years' time.

 

[GTA45E]

Oh man, blow it up!
I think it looks great! the only thing thing to get used to is the headlights. This new one makes the previous one look 10-years old now.
Only Mercedes coupe do something like that. It will look better irl than in photos. YES I like it!

 

[klier]

I want mine in blue please..

I dunno man....red looks so sexy

And as for those headlights everybody keeps talking about: I think the shape is bold and modern, it's just those graphics inside that could be better.....and that's where the LED pack comes in. And that will be soon, they are not going to wait for the facelift with that...

 

[LaArtist]

Blue suits it very well:

 

[Tarek]

WOOOOO..Blue all the way.. absolutely sensational..

OMG..it seriously makes the R230 VERY old looking now..wow!

 

[Shining Star]

Looks great here:

Mercedes-Benz International - The new SL

 

[Morrison]

That front is pretty agressive for a Merc. I like that ! Mercedes has some very luxurious designs but now he also have agressive front ends ! How cool is that ? And BTW this car looks so unisex, it fits great for both sexes, and on red is so delicious.