Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster: Best of the Best 2012 No. 3: Convertibles
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Channel: Robb Report · 2012 · Autos & Vehicles
Read more about this Roadster at: http://robbreport.com/Article.aspx?pid=1320122 Sequels rarely measure up to the originals (the Rocky movies, any works by Warhol), but Mercedes-Benz has a history of producing second-generation winners. Two years ago, our judges selected the SLS AMG as the Car of the Year, recognizing Mercedes-Benz's homage to the 1954 300SL (better known as the Gullwing) as an unqualified success, especially given the benchmark status enjoyed by the original and the challenge of creating a contemporary iteration worthy of the name. Similarly, the new SLS AMG Roadster is a breathtaking interpretation of the 1957 300SL Roadster, now the gold standard of classic collectibles. It is essentially the same as the new Gullwing in terms of specifications and driving attributes, though superior because of its more convenient conventional doors and disappearing top. Watch more Robb Report videos on: http://tv.robbreport.com/
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