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Mercedes redesigned the SL - only two years after the first facelift to the sold since 2001 in more than 140,000 units Cabriolet was a sportier touch.

This time, the changes are more intense - in Stuttgart one even speaks of a "new SL".

The 231-hp SL280 is added as an entry level model, the SL350 climbs to over 300 hp. Motorized remain unchanged the 388 hp SL 500 and the 517-hp SL600. For this, the SL55 AMG differs with the compressor SL63 AMG with 6.2-liter naturally aspirated engine. This is the strongest displacement SL at all, because the SL600 has only 5.5 liters, and also the upcoming SL65 AMG remains smooth with 6 liters below the 6.2-liter engine, yet Ulrich Bruhnke, now chief of the supplier Visio Corp., has placed.

Design

The design has been sharpened with an arrow-shaped front, two non-functional scoops on the hood and a modified wheels and tail design. The peanut-shaped headlights are a thing of the past, they make way for a new style similar to the CLS sedan design. The interior has been changed slightly and the brilliant "Airscarf" that surrounds the driver and passenger even at a cool ambient temperature with a pleasant warm air stream is available as an extra.

Status-conscious buyers will appreciate the fact that the SL600 with easily recognizable V12 emblems apart from the less expensive versions. The SL is officially unveiled in early March in Geneva

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is probably the strongest form of the American way of life. The muscle car is not only popular in his U.S. home. Therefore, there is the powerhouse now in Germany as a convertible.

After the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 coupe, the Munich-based company GeigerCars now imports even the strongest of the Camaro Convertible series. The open version of the 433 kW/589 hp muscle cars is accelerated by a 6.2-liter supercharged from the Corvette ZR1. 100 km reaches the hot rod with six-speed automatic in just 3.9 seconds. 88,900 euros for the customer also a leather interior, heated seats and an automatic convertible top. Also a rear view camera is standard equipment.

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is probably the strongest form of the American way of life. The muscle car has 589 horsepower and is now also available as a convertible in Germany

The shown standard model works against the ZL1 already visually much braver. But especially in terms of performance it the ZL1 has packed a proper gained a lot. So the series is already up to 432 hp

The ZL1 433 kW/589 hp version makes the other hand. By a 6.2-liter supercharged Corvette ZR1 from the muscle car accelerates to 100 kph in just 3.9 seconds

Also inside, the Camaro series not quite keep up with the special model ...

For in this, there are some features as standard on the sporty character is reflected in the eye-catching interiors. Thus, a ZL1-logo is used as embroidery on the headrests. 88,900 euros for the customer also a leather interior, heated seats and an automatic convertible top. Also a rear view camera is standard equipment.