Modern-Day Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Panamericana Concept

While in Stuttgart Mercedes-Benz is adding the final touches on the legit heir of the iconic 300SL Gullwing in the form of the all-new SLS AMG Gullwing, Arturo Alonso and his team that gained famed with the Bentley S3 Project - a car which we've only seen in computer generated images, has announced the creation of a modern-day 300SL that will blend the classic shape with contemporary technology and materials.

Once again, we only see renderings of the car but the company that will distribute the vehicle, "Gullwing America" has released initial details on the project that will be based on a reproduction model from Hoope'r, Gullwing-AG in Germany.

According to the release, the 300SL's body is made out of aluminum-reinforced fibreglass while the chassis is constructed from powder coated RHS steel. The vehicle will come with an independent suspension with adjustable coil overs, four wheel disk brakes, "old-school" 17-inch AMG alloy wheels wrapped in 235/45 R17 Continental Sport Contact tires and most importantly, a 5.5 liter Mercedes-Benz V8 engine hooked up to a six speed transmission.

In the 300SL Panamericana, the V8 will produce around 370HP and 530Nm of torque. The company said that in 2010, it will also offer buyers the option of a Merc's new V6 engine that delivers 320HP and 360Nm torque and can be ordered with a six-speed manual transmission.

No word on prices, but the firm said that the basic models will be painted in silver with blue accents in the front fenders with the option of a white finish with red stripes and a blacked out version. Inside, the cabin will be dressed in a red leather and plaid cloth while the instrument panel will be identical to the original 300Sl.

If the project captured your attention, you can contact Arturo Alonso at info(at)gullwing-america.com.

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing: Updated Gallery with 24 High-Res Photos

For your enjoyment, we're updating our post on the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing as we just got our hands on a whole bundle of high-resolution photos of the supercar's interior as well as a few more official sketches that include preliminary drawings of both the exterior and the cabin. We remind you that the SLS AMG Gullwing that will replace the outgoing SLR McLaren has been developed in-house by Mercedes and it's due to hit showrooms in spring 2010.

Aside from the visual references to Merc's iconic 1950's 300SL Gullwing, it's worth noting that the SLS AMG features a naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V8 engine that develops an output of 571 hp at 6800 rpm and a peak torque of 650 Nm at 4750 rpm for 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 315 km/h or 196 mph.

If you want to learn more about the SLS AMG point your mouse here to read our detailed article.

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing - Official Sketches and First Interior Photos

Click Here For our Updated High-Resolution Gallery of the SLS AMG

Adding to the suspense that it wants to create around its all-new SLS AMG, Mercedes-Benz has published two official design sketches as well as an array of photos of supercar's finished interior. Though apparently more dramatic than what the real-life SLS AMG will actually look like, the sketches show that Merc's design team was heavily influenced by the firm's iconic 1950's 300 SL and 300 SLR sportscars retaining even the famous Gullwing doors.

The SLS AMG's cabin design is less sassy and more like what you would expect from a modern-day supercar from Mercedes. It does get plenty of carbon fiber inserts as well as a full leather trim and retro-styled air vents.

Under its long hood the SLS AMG hides a 6.3-litre V8 engine delivering an output of 571 hp at 6800 rpm and maximum torque of 650 Nm at 4750 rpm. Power is transferred to the rear wheels through a new AMG dual-clutch transmission with seven gears that's mounted at the rear. The SLR McLaren's heir is said to go from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds whil top speed is pegged at 315 km/h or 196 mph.

The SLS AMG will be launched in 2010.

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