| Manufacturer | Daimler AG |
|---|---|
| Production | 2012 - |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz R230 |
| Class | Sports car, Roadster |
| Body style | 2-door retractable hardtop |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | R231 |
| Engine | 3.5 L 306 PS (225 kW) V6 4.7 L 435 PS (320 kW) V8 Biturbo |
| Wheelbase | 2,585 mm (101.8 in) |
| Length | 4,612 mm (181.6 in) |
| Width | 1,877 mm (73.9 in) |
| Height | 1,315 mm (51.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1675 - 1785 kg |
The Mercedes-Benz R231 automobile is the upcoming generation of the SL-Class roadster, replacing the R230. The car is expected to be released by July 2012 and will use new Mercedes-Benz downsized 4.6 litre V8 engine with a power output of 435 hp (324 kW). AMG version of the legendary roadster will follow. The new SL aims to be 140kg (around 308lbs) lighter than the previous, being made almost entirely out of aluminum [1]
The R231 is designed with an aluminum space-frame, 182 inches in length by 83 inches in width. (2in. wider/longer than previous generation) [2] Engineers at mercedes have also installed a new folding hardtop roof that will have as an option, a panoramic sunroof with a manipulatable tint[3]