GSBot

On one hand, it may seem like an odd time for Mercedes to be jumping back into the ultra-premium end of the car market, particularly in light of its recent less-than-standouts efforts (think: McLaren SLR and the salesproof Maybach). But this isn't the case with the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. In fact, this isn't really a Gottlieb and Karl joint at all - at least not by any traditional definition.

The SLS is actually an Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach project. Huh? It's AMG's first bumper-to-bumper, start-to-finish project - and having just torn around the California countryside and hot-lapped around Laguna Seca, we're left wondering only one thing: Why did it take more than 40 years for this to happen? Well, perhaps we should cut Mercedes some slack, as it has only owned its high-performance arm since 1999, so perhaps the appropriate thing is to look at the SLS' 2009 rollout as something of a tenth anniversary present to itself. In that light, the folks from Stuttgart know how to throw one hell of a party.


Gallery: First Drive: 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG



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Malika12

I've noticed that the newer mercedes don't have the "Mercedes symbol"..hood ornament anymore and they are now all fitted into the grill...(sorry I know this has nothing to do with this particular thread..) but I was wondering if anyone knows why that is....and yes I know its a silly question...but w/e...I'm curious...I personally think they have changed it cause ppl keep stealing them...so annoying..our's has been jacked twice!! And man are they expensive to replace!

and btw...that is one nice car^^^^

enter10

Nice Car