Earlier this week we brought you Auto Bild's photo illustration depicting what they thought an updated SL Gullwing might look like; but at the time, no specifics were given.

Today, the German publication has added further fuel to the stoke the rumor flames, outlining a few things they believe might be found on a possible Gullwing revival.

According to the article, if such a vehicle is in the works, it's being headed up not by Mercedes, but rather by the AMG team located in Affalterbach. The article continues by stating the vehicle will be powered by a 6.3-Liter V8 Biturbo, delivering approximately 750 horsepower.  As for the vehicle's construction, the article debates what materials are being considered, with aluminum spaceframe, carbon, and plastic similar to that found on the Boeing Dreamliner jet all being mentioned.

So what's the basis for Auto Bild's claims?  The magazine notes that although no detailed information exists on performance figures, dimensions, weights or price, they believe Mercedes has a clear vision of building a car the people everywhere will dream of owning, and the updated Gullwing is the logical choice.

While I'm all for wild, unsubstantiated rumors lacking any factual basis or merit, I seriously have to question the validity of anything mentioned in Auto Bild's article.  A new McLaren Mercedes supercar to phase out the SLR? That, in my opinion, would be the most logical next step... but you never know.

To learn more, head over to Auto Bild to read the full article (roughly translated from German) and judge for yourself.