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The chief
technical highlight of the new sports package is, however, the 7G-TRONIC
Sport seven-speed automatic transmission, the only passenger car transmission
of its type in the world.
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Sports package for the
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The chief technical highlight of the new sports package is, however, the 7G-TRONIC Sport seven-speed automatic transmission, the only passenger car transmission of its type in the world. Apart from a manual shift program, the new transmission also comes with steering-wheel shift paddles in both the SL 350 and the SL 500. The paddles allow drivers to shift through the seven gears without having to take their hands off the multifunction steering wheel, just like in a racing car. What's more, 7G-TRONIC Sport is capable of shortening gearshift times by as much as 30 per cent.
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The new sports package offers customers an enticing way of further enhancing and personalising this legendary dream car. It is only available for the SL 350 and the SL 500 in conjunction with black leather appointments (standard in the SL 500). It is priced at € 2975 (incl. VAT).
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Outside, large wheels in a thrilling five-spoke
design dominate the picture, while setting off the silver-painted front brake
callipers to particularly stunning effect. Perforated brake discs at the
rear wheels help endow the Roadster with excellent stopping power. Finally,
the 7G-TRONIC Sport transmission with steering-wheel shift paddles further
intensifies the sports car sensation felt when sitting inside the Roadster
bearing the mystical letters "SL". Ever since the world-famous 300 SL Gullwing
Coupé was premiered over 50 years ago, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
has ranked as one of the most fascinating and coveted cars in the world.
Now in its fifth generation, the current SL-Class has lost none of this mystique
and excels in all the same ways as its predecessors, by offering sophisticated
design, groundbreaking technology, exceptional comfort and immense driving
pleasure. A new equipment package from Mercedes-Benz, which is available
to order now, gives the two-seater an even sportier, individualised look
thanks to a host of refined details both inside and out The new large 19-inch
wheels (8.5 inches at the front with 255/35 ZR19 Y tyres, 9.5 inches at the
rear with 285/30 ZR19 Y tyres) are the most striking visual feature and deftly
underscore the extra-special status of the SL-Class with sports package.
Their sensational, newly devised design comprising five twin spokes with
very straight lines and a hubcap cover featuring the Mercedes star and laurel
wreath instantly attracts the gaze of any onlookers. The wheels' visual impact
is reinforced by the fact that they afford an unimpeded view of the attractively
styled front brake callipers, which have been specially painted in silver
for the sports package and marked with the Mercedes-Benz lettering. The
high-performance brake system lives up to these sensational looks, assisted
by perforated brake discs at the rear wheels too. Dark-tinted tail light
units form a further distinguishing feature. Innovations on the technical
side include a sports air cleaner that produces a richer sporty sound in
the SL 350.
In the interior, silver-coloured contrast stitching
on the seats, steering wheel, dashboard, centre console, selector lever gaiter,
armrest as well as the door linings (and in the rear of models with Exclusive
nappa leather appointments) creates an unmistakable emphasis. The same applies
to the borders of the high-grade velour floor mats. A roof liner trimmed
in black fabric, new-look aluminium trim as well as the perforated leather
adorning the steering wheel and selector lever further underline the car's
sporty aspirations. When the model received its most recent facelift one
year ago, the engine line-up, driveline and suspension were all tuned for
even sportier performance. Ever since, a new V6 and V8 power unit together
with even more powerful V8 AMG and V12 engines have been delivering yet more
dynamic motoring pleasure in the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, allied to an even
greater sense of effortlessly superior fun at the wheel. The second-generation
"Active Body Control" suspension in the SL and its more direct steering for
that extra touch of sportiness are equally as impressive.