"The styling has the same heritage but the 2013 introduces a lot more technology and safety," said Arthur Diaz, Sales Manager for Mercedes-Benz of North Palm Beach. "The new model is also lighter, smoother, faster and more fuel efficient than any SL we've ever had."
This two-seat iconic roadster is powered by a new, 4.6-liter, twin-turbo V8 engine that generates 429 horsepower and 516 ft. -lb. of torque. Not only does it have 46 more horsepower than the 5.5-liter V8 that was used in the previous model but, according to Diaz, it has as much power as the Mercedes-Benz SL63.
There's certainly no shortage of power under the hood of the new SL550, but when you consider that the roadster is also 275 pounds lighter than its predecessor, you get a better understanding as to how much the performance has been elevated.
The new generation of the SL550 is composed of 89 percent aluminum, which is how it shed those excess pounds.
"This is an extremely lightweight car, but also extremely strong," said Diaz.
The lighter weight, coupled with cutting-edge technology, has also made the new SL550 the most fuel efficient version of the roadster ever introduced by Mercedes-Benz. For 2013, the SL550 achieves 16 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
These are truly impressive figures for a car that produces nearly 430 horsepower and goes from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.
"Mercedes-Benz has offered 60 years of sports-car firsts, and the legacy continues with the new SL550," said Diaz. "It is pure driving fun."
The two-seat roadster has a retractable Panorama roof that, when open, reveals a remarkably spacious interior, which has also been completely redesigned.
In addition to the finest leather, aluminum and wood finishes available, you will also find a 14-speaker harmon/kardon audio system (a Bang & Olufsen BeoSound system is also available) and the new Mercedes-Benz mbrace2 system, which offers not only open Internet access, but many apps including Facebook, Yelp and Google.
"The SL550 is Mercedes-Benz's flagship roadster, and it now has many innovative electronics that connect the driver to the vehicle," said Diaz. "However, with advanced technology such as the new cloud-based in-car Internet features available with the mbrace2 system, the SL also connects you to the world."
Diaz says the new SL550 is extremely popular with previous SL owner, but that it is also attracting a great deal of conquest business.
"With its look, feel and performance capabilities, the SL550 embraces all the senses, and drivers of all ultra-luxury cars have definitely taken notice," he said. "How can you not be excited?"
2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL550
Type: Two-door, two-passenger, rear-wheel-drive roadster
Engine: 4.6-liter, twin-turbo V8 (429 horsepower)
Transmission: Seven-speed automatic with paddle shifters and ECO-Stop/Start System
Safety: Front airbags, front side-impact body airbags, front side-impact head airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, rollover protection bars, drowsiness monitor, stability control, crash-responsive exit aid
Fuel mileage: 16 (city)/24 (highway)
MSRP: Starting at $105,500
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