The sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz SL range will start at £72,495 - for the SL 350 - when it goes on sale in June. Joining the 3.5-litre, V6-powered SL is the 4.7-litre, V8 SL 500. If you want the larger engine prepare to pay £83,445.
The SL 350 manages 37.7mpg on the EU combined cycle and produces 176g/km CO2 emissions. For the SL 500 the equivalent figures are 30.7mpg and 214g/km.
Later this year the SL 63 AMG and SL 65 AMG will arrive in the UK.
John Lambert - 28 May 2012