In preparations for the new Mercedes SL-Class we get news that the V12 SL units will be discontinued. That essentially means that the SL600 and Mercedes SL65 AMG will be killed off, but it’s not known whether that move will also include the Black Series edition.
The SL600’s 5.5-litre V12 engine with 510 hp went first from the lineup this year, and the SL65 AMG six-litre unit with 604 hp looks set to follow. With these moves occurring, we can apparently expect the arrival of the new Mercedes SL-Class as a 2013 model year car.
Currently it’s unclear whether this phasing out of the V12 units is just in preparation for the next generation, or if it is a permanent move and they will be replaced with more economical V8 models. Part of the reason would seem to be the expected success of the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster (pictured above) - but we can’t complain too much about that.
Source | MotorAuthority
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