The Mercedes SL or 'Sport Light' series of Benz made its first appearance in 1954 with the model, 300SL Gullwing, which had a conspicuous upward opening door. This was followed by several successful versions down the line which were loaded with attractive and powerful features.
The long standing convention of manufacturing celebrated sports varieties by Mercedes was once again stressed when it came out with its latest new-generation SL variant in 2008. With premium features and a brand new design from the Mercedes team, this trendy model has captured the hearts of millions of automobile buffs. The two-seater SL comes with some enviable features that offer a comfortable and safe drive combined with raw power and performance.
The most striking feature of the new SL 350 is its dynamic 3 11 PS engine with a high power output of 315 hp and an improved torque of 360 nm. With a capacity of revving to an impressive 7200 rpm, fuel-efficiency is also kept up with an average fuel consumption of 9.9 liters/100 km. The new Mercedes SL also features a 6-cylinder model with V8 engine in the SL 500, and a V12 engine in the SL 600.
Safety standards have been explicitly met with in the Mercedes SL, with standard equipments like Bi-Xenon headlights and an Intelligent Light System which aids the driver in a variety of driving situations. Furthermore, the AIRSCARF system of heating ensures optimum comfort while cruising with the roof down in winter, and the COMMAND multimedia system proves to be truly entertaining with its multitude features and functions.
