New spy photos have emerged that give us another glimpse as to what we can expect from the next-generation Mercedes SL-Class – a model that’s said to be coming mid to late 2012 as a 2013 model. Unfortunately, Mercedes’ false body panels are still in place, masking much of the roadster’s actual contours; however, if you remember the last series of SL spy photos we brought you, it appears as though the model’s profile is notedly similar to that of the current SL. Things that are said to be changing include a lower weight, thanks to a new lightweight aluminum spaceframe chassis, as well as a lower, wider stance to improve the model’s handling characteristics. Also rumored is a variety of component sharing with the SLS, including both suspension and the SLS AMG’s seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
We’ll of course keep you posted if we hear anything new; in the meantime, you can view more of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class in the gallery below, or head over to TMR for the full story.
