Since 1954 Mercedes Benz Have Been Offering The Mercedes SL Model As Part Of Their Company Line-Up, With These Examples Being Viewed As A Truly Luxurious Convertible Driving Experience. In The December Of 2011, Mercedes Benz Announced The All New SL Class And Was Formally Launched At The North American International Auto Show In The January Of 2012, With This New Offering To Include An Elegant All New Aluminium Body Helping With Weight Loss And An Extensive Array Of High-End Updated Mercedes Benz Technology, Which Of Course Increased The Models Desirability To New And Old Clients From Around The World. As Part Of The New Line Up For The R231 Model Came The Mighty SL500 V8, With The Factory Fitting A Rather Large Four Point Seven Litre Bi-Turbo V8 Petrol Engine, Generating A Rather Healthy 435BHP With A Torque Value Of 517, That Could Easily Accelerate Both Driver And Passenger From 0-62 MPH In Just Seven Seconds And Would Further Glide To An Electrically Limited Top Speed Of 155 MPH, With All This Performance Available On Tap With Or Without The Electric Solid Convertible Roof In Place. With The Perfect Collaboration Of Distinctive Styling, Elegant Luxurious Refinements And World-Class Mercedes Benz Build Quality, The SL R231 Was To Set The Hearts Racing And Would Be Instantly Adored By The Company`s Already Established Global Clients And Leading Motor Press Organisations.
