In an article published today, Autospies is reporting that a redesigned SL model may be closer than we think.  According to the story, the new SL will feature a new nose to match the current SLK and SLR models, and will also be availabe in a new "350" model, which will feature a 270 horsepower V6 as well as Mercedes' new 7 speed transmission.  The story, which draws its inspiration from the fact that Mercedes recently discounted the SL by as much as $8,750 in the UK, says that we could see the debut of the new SL as early as the 2006 Geneva Motor Show.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I think the likelihood of seeing a new SL next year is pretty slim. With the recently released S-Class, as well as the upcoming release of the redesigned CL, I don't know if squeezing a new SL in between the two would be the best move on Mercedes' part.  Either way, we'll make sure to keep you posted if we hear anything new.

If you want to check out the full article over at Autospies, you can find it here.