2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550: The incredible lightness of being

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550

Its best angle is a ¾ front view.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550

It’s a lot more conservative in the rear – maybe too much so.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550

Large openings for the speakers.

The Frontbass sound system will make music nuts go wild.

The Mercedes-Benz SL has a reputation for being super light.

The SL is equipped with Magic Vision Control that includes new windshield wipers with 160 ducts.

Inside, numerous elements are also inspired by the SLS.

The SL comes with a 4.6L V8 that produces 429 horsepower.

Featuring a seven-speed automatic transmission.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550

Having first appeared in 1954, the SL is rich in history.

Gabriel Gélinas at the wheel of an SL Roadster.

Sylvain Raymond at the wheel of an Mercedes-Benz SL Gullwing 1954