STUD or DUD: Is The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Living Up To The Coupe's Legacy?

Some would say that the most important thing about the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG would be its doors. You know, the ones that swing upwards a la the 300 SL "Gullwing."

It's that whole theatrical thing when you show up at your local hotspot and whoosh, the door opens and catches everyone's attention. The problem with the 2012 Roadster is that the doors open conventionally.

I could imagine this being a problem for a select few. But what about YOU?

In other news, check out the AMG Performance Package on the white SLS in the photos down below. Not sure if I am feeling that two-tone interior; however, the black wheels and carbon fiber trim is KILLER.

We want to know: is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster a STUD or a DUD?


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[Source: Mercedes-Benz]


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Holydude - 5/29/2011 8:44:16 PM

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HOT!

globaltrader - 5/29/2011 9:39:39 PM

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If one had a particulary good year!!!!!

bfghemicuda - 5/30/2011 3:03:00 PM

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Blazinboy. Its not that I just believe it, Its a FACT. And I never said anything about the proportions of either car in my comment. Read for your self, It was not a big secret. Sorry to pop your ballon. http://www.worldcarfans.com/110061726881/mercedes-sls-amg-started-development-as-next-gen-dodge. And please tell me your not THAT ignorant. Please...

bfghemicuda - 5/30/2011 3:13:16 PM

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Blazinboy, Sorry I misread your comment. I was not the other blogger but the fact is still true.

bfghemicuda - 5/31/2011 12:25:28 PM

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Personally I don't believe anything Diamler, MB or AMG would say on this subject. And does anyone think any of the above would admitt they are using a chassis engineered by Chrysler [SRT] for the SLS?

theoptimisticpessimist - 5/30/2011 2:17:22 PM

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Boy, Mecedes sure knows how to build a drop top.

Agent00R - 5/30/2011 3:34:00 PM

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I have yet to drive a better convertible than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

Only convertible that is stable.

I95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 5/30/2011 9:14:12 PM

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Is that supposed to be funny ?

Bentley GTC Speed is much more stable than any SL.

Porsche Turbo Cab Most Stable Non- Drophead Conv i have ever driven.

bmwcs - 5/31/2011 3:03:54 PM

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Looks amazing. This is one of the few car I would prefer the drop top over the coupe.