Will the next SL be a convertible SLS?

[Sg5845]

Here is a link to an interesting article. Thought you all might like it. PLus it has some great pics of the new SLS. You can comment at the end of the article.

Will The Next Generation Mercedes SL Be A Convertible SLS? And If So, Should It Be? - AutoSpies Auto News

[Slartibartfast]

SLS ordered, delivery 2010. I can't see the new SL replacement being based too closely on this, as they have already said it will be all aluminium - SLS is carbon fibre.
Plus, it would need major reworking to make it convertible, what would they do with the doors?
Probably will only take a design lead from this, even the chassis would be no good.
Look at the SLS dedicated website:-
Mercedes-AMG
good cutaway shots and animations



Will The Next Generation Mercedes SL Be A Convertible SLS? And If So, Should It Be? - AutoSpies Auto News[/QUOTE]

[Hal Adams]

Um - maybe I am missing something here, but how does this 'autospy' joker think the doors will operate on a 'convertible' SLS? are they going to magically sit there? I do not even think MB are that clever! Some reporters really are idiots.

If he is asking, will the next SL look like the old SL190, then possibly, but I hope not.

[gmethod]

A convertible SLS is an inevitable successor to the coupe. Very much like the original 1950's 300SL gullwing (followed by a roadster version in 57 I think), the new gullwing will be followed by a roadster around 2012. I read an article where supposedly MB is also releasing an all electric version as well as a Black Series to close up the production.

I would think the doors would open like any other car in the roadster. The chasis would not need redesigned but rather reinforced....I'm sure AMG designers will come up with a solution

[egwu]

SLS Roadster spy photos show that the door will not be gullwing. It will open like regular cars:

2012 Mercedes SLS Roadster caught on the road | Motorward

YouTube - Erlkönig Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

YouTube - Erlkönig Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster