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Mercedes-Benz to introduce entry-level SL280

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Mercedes-Benz to introduce entry-level SL280

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With the introduction of the facelifted SL convertible Mercedes-Benz will be launching a new entry-level model powered by a 231hp six-cylinder engine. The facelifted SL range will now kick off with the new SL280 variant and top out with the V12-powered SL600. Other models include the SL350 and SL500/550 models. Of course the AMG prepped models will also be included but the current SL55 will be replaced with a new SL63 and the sledgehammer SL65 will remain as the flagship.

Another addition to the SL range is the addition of the Airscarf heating system from the smaller SLK, as well as an optional active-steering system. The current model has had some tough competition in the form of Porsche’s 911 Cabrio range, BMW’s 6-series and Jaguar’s XK but the stylish Benz still managed more than 140,000 sales since its 2001 introduction.

The new SL will make its official debut at March’s Geneva Motor Show and will arrive in European showrooms on the 5th of April. There's no word when U.S. sales will start and it's highly unlikely that the SL280 will be sent across the Atlantic.

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By Gus Posted: 1/23/2008 10:40am PST

That's a really heavy car for only 231 hp.
Maybe if the gearing is really short, and they don't shoot for high top speeds (which aren't needed anywhere but Germany) then the acceleration will be ok.

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By big L Posted: 1/23/2008 11:18am PST

the USA will never see the 6 cyl.

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By Jarred Posted: 1/31/2008 4:58pm PST

maybe they'll bring the SL350 over
I wonder if the don't bring over the 6 cyc because of image or pricing

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