Mercedes-Benz USA will be previewing the newest 2013 models June 2-3 at the 17th Annual Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. Included in the lineup is the redesigned SL, GLK and GL. This year’s Greenwich Concours d’Elegance will feature rare vehicles from past and present and benefits Americares, the private, non-profit relief and humanitarian aid organization. Greenwich is unique, in that it is actually two concours, back-to-back. Saturday’s Concours Americana is exclusively for American makes, while Sunday’s Concours International is exclusively for imported marques
Greenwich is one of the most beautiful places in the country and is the perfect backdrop for Mercedes to continue the 60 years celebration of the iconic SL-Class. Mercedes will be featuring the all-new 2013 SL, which evokes the design and performance attributes from the past 60 years including an innovative aluminum bodyshell that weighs nearly 300 pounds less than its predecessor, hitting home its SL “Super Light” designation that was set forth in 1952 with the W194 300SL racecar. Unveiled in 1954 at the “International Motor Sports Show” in New York was the 300 SL “Gullwing” Coupe, a road version of the 300 SL competition car. Production started late in 1954 and over the course of three years only 1400 examples were built. The 300 SL continues to be sought after by collectors for its iconic design and technical innovation.
Packed with innovative technology, the 2013 SL550 is powered by an efficient and refined new V8 engine that delivers up to 14 percent better fuel economy while producing more power. A luxurious interior and pioneering high-tech features provide an eye towards the future. These include a unique FrontBass system, which turns the SL into a concert hall, and the debut of mbrace2, the next generation of telematics innovation that gives drivers top-of-the-line features related to safety, infotainment, personal assistance, and vehicle care.
In addition to the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, two models from the Mercedes-Benz family of SUVs, the GLK-Class and GL-Class, will be on display:
The Legacy Continues, 60 Years of SL History
In 1952 the DNA of the SL Roadster was formed in the W194 race car and a storied legacy was underway: