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The world's automotive media is booming these days with the explosive information that the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is heading into its last year of production, with a “Final Edition” to be unveiled at the upcoming 2013 LA Auto Show.
As far as we know, we're the only online media outlet that disputes this claim, our only proof being an array of spyshots that in our opinion most definitely show the car as heading into a major facelift for next year, with the main technical difference being that it will switch to the new M177 twin-turbocharged V8 that's also making its way into the upcoming C190 project.
Time will tell if we're either the only idiots or the only ones who were right, but until an official confirmation comes we're stuck to making the most of the still-in-production SLS AMG, since we regard it very highly.
The folks from AutoWeek were almost as equally as impressed as we were with the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, with the minor exception that they tested the GT version, which brings 20 more horsepower, a slicker gear change from the 7-speed dual clutch transmission, a sportier ride and a better acceleration response. Who in their right mind would replace such a successful supercar so soon?
Time will tell if we're either the only idiots or the only ones who were right, but until an official confirmation comes we're stuck to making the most of the still-in-production SLS AMG, since we regard it very highly.
The folks from AutoWeek were almost as equally as impressed as we were with the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, with the minor exception that they tested the GT version, which brings 20 more horsepower, a slicker gear change from the 7-speed dual clutch transmission, a sportier ride and a better acceleration response. Who in their right mind would replace such a successful supercar so soon?
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