YoUhimhER

dont know if it's been posted, but here is the link from left land:
- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

siko

The SL already got a facelift (albeit very minor), I think when it changes, it'll be time for the next gen.

BTW, link doesn't work for me.

Alwing

Thanks for the post, YoUhimhER!
Appearantly "Left Lane News" doesn't allow any kind of linking to their site.
But anyway here're the photo's and the article of Left Lane News.
I'm already liking the new grille, looks like the old SL in the 50s.




Spied: 2009-2010 Mercedes SL-Class

The SL-Class underwent a minor facelift just last year, and already Mercedes engineers are hard at work on a new model. Spy photographers have snapped photos showing a test car with a disguised front end. Whether we're looking at a facelifted current-generation SL or a mule for an all-new model remains to be seen.

The spies at Hidden Image reckon the car pictured here is a major facelift for the 2008 or 2009 model year. They say the updated SL will get an all new front end including grille, air intakes and headlights as well as a new rear end and new taillights.

But we're not convinced. Development appears far too early along for this to be a 2008 model, which would have to be in showrooms by late summer.

So let's assume that this is a 2009 SL-Class instead. An all-new SL is expected for either that model year, or the 2010 model year at the latest. Why would Mercedes completely redesign the front of its flagship roadster, only to replace the entire car one year later?

With that in mind, we believe this is actually a test mule for the next-generation SL-Class. Automakers often graft all-new front ends and engines onto previous-generation bodies in order to complete early testing.

The current SL was introduced for the 2003 model year, meaning a replacement should arrive seven years later, for the 2010 model year. Of course, Mercedes could bring the new model a year early, as it's planning to do with the 2009 E-Class. Time will tell…

The Artist

that cant be a new modell
and it cant be a fl..
so wat the heck is goin on??

YoUhimhER

thanks for the post, i tried to fix the link and it didnt work..

bmer

Maybe it's the SL 63 AMG, at least it has the AMG rims and 4 exhaust pipes?

Matt

Why would they disguise it if it was the 63? Its obviously an AMG-drilled brakes, AMG rims etc.

MikeJ

Some attention-seeking SL owner camoing his own car and driving around Northern Sweden to see where his car will appear?

But seriously, having a 2nd facelift isn't unknown, although it is uncommon...

The Artist

Lol well i hope its a SL63

Matt

thats exactly what i was thinking! He did it for Sh#ts and giggles.