| 2007 definitely brings significant improvements in the | | | | head restraints and an electronic stability system. |
| two-seat roadsters of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, both | | | | Another plus is the extra space in the trunk, even |
| in the exterior and interior design, as well as the engine. | | | | when the top is folded, a rather rare feature as far as |
| All SL-Class models have been provided with larger | | | | convertibles are concerned. The seven-speed |
| and more powerful engines, seven speed automatic | | | | automatic transmission accounts for a lower fuel |
| and a welcome reducement of the noise vibration | | | | consumption and less noise, through the quick upshifts, |
| level. | | | | although this can sometimes result in a temporary |
| The retractable hard-top, adapted from its | | | | decrease of power from the engine. |
| predecessors, can be raised or lowered, transforming | | | | The inside of the car is covered in soft leather, |
| the car from roadster to coupe and back in just 16 | | | | including the seats, doors, steering wheel, and |
| seconds, through an advanced hydraulic system. | | | | dashboard, and although the main control panel is |
| True to its half a century commitment to offering fast, | | | | operated through buttons placed next to the screen, |
| light and gorgeous cars, the top German producer has | | | | instead of a touch-screen system, which makes it |
| outdone itself once again, this time by introducing higher | | | | slightly harder to operate. |
| standards of stability and safety. Make no mistake | | | | This amazing car has, however, a few drawbacks, the |
| about it, the 2007 Mercedes SL-Class is much more | | | | most important of which being the relatively high |
| than just another piece of jewelry on wheels. | | | | degree of difficulty when it comes to operating control |
| The 5.5 liter V-8 engine with 382 horsepower at 6000 | | | | panels for air conditioning and the audio system. Also, |
| rpm and 391 pounds-feet torque ensures not only | | | | the brake pedal often responds in a non-linear manner, |
| amazing cruising speeds, but also an astonishing | | | | creating a slight state of anxiety for the less |
| resistance to long distances. The same engine ensures | | | | accustomed driver. The costs (both of purchase and |
| an acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in a dazzling 5.3 | | | | of maintenance) remain quite high, making it available to |
| seconds. | | | | only a lucky few drivers. |
| A four wheel independent suspension together with | | | | Optional features include front and rear parking |
| the hydraulic system and the 18-inch tires, ensure a | | | | sensors, a glass roof, adaptive cruise control and the |
| quality drive on different kinds of surfaces, eliminating | | | | wood trim package for an extra touch of class. |
| body roll and maintaining stability even during bumpy | | | | All features considered, the new models of Mercedes |
| rides. The standard safety features are truly | | | | SL-Class remain a top choice for drivers on a high |
| state-of-the art, including all-disc anti lock brakes, front | | | | budget and great taste, looking for a fast, powerful |
| and side airbags, a knee airbag on the driver's side, | | | | and beautiful car as well as a fashion statement. |