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      09-23-2010, 01:40 AM   #1
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2012 Mercedes SLK

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/22/s...edes-benz-slk/

We've been staring at spy shots of the forthcoming 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK for months, but now we have our best look yet at what Benz' baby coupe will look like once the camo tape is peeled away.

The grille gets a nose job to match its larger SLS AMG sibling, and the photo above reveals it to be a more pleasing aesthetic than in previous shots. Also, it seems the new SLK wants to play with the cool kids who are all wearing LED running lights.

If our intel holds up, the reason behind the larger grille isn't just to mimic the gorgeous gullwing, but to feed the new 476 horsepower, twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6. If that mill is going in any SLK, it'll be wearing an AMG badge on the back, and we're hoping to get a better look when we stop by the Mercedes-Benz booth at the upcoming Paris Motor Show.






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I like it. A smaller SL... mirrors look odd though
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Dont really know if this is an improvement aesthetically. 470 HP if true is insane, though.
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It looks cool but its still a girl's car.


Too small.
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Dont really know if this is an improvement aesthetically. 470 HP if true is insane, though.
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If those specs of 3.5 v6 476hp are true, this good muscular looking SL will surely be a beast. And I think we are also looking at the engine for the next c63 AMG or whatever it might be called. I would like the 5.5 V8 TT from the new Cl63 AMG to be in it but cost wise, this TTV6 would be a safe bet from mercedes.
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the mirrors look odd xD
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The back end definitely makes it look like a mini SL
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The front and back do not look good at all.
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the mirrors look odd xD
Yeah, these mirrors are appearing in other models, too. I don't know if it's supposed to be some kind of MB signature thing or something now.....

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