2009 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster

MONTVALE, NJ – Mercedes-Benz will showcase the latest updates to their passenger car line-up at the 2008 New York International Auto Show, open to the public from March 21 – 30, 2008. Highlights include the North American debut of both the restyled 2009 SL Roadster as well as the stylish 2009 CLS four-door coupe. Joining these debuts, the 2009 SLK Roadster will make its regional debut in New York.

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster

The iconic SL Roadster in particular has a special connection with New York which dates back to 1954, when the now-legendary 300 SL “Gullwing” was introduced during International Motor Sports Show at the New York Coliseum.

Restyled SL Roadster for 2009

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January 31, 2008 -- MONTVALE, NJ – Mercedes-Benz released the first official photographs today of its facelifted 2009-model SL roadster, the iconic sports car that’s a direct descendant of the legendary 300SL “Gullwing” of the 1950s. Planned for a public debut in March at the International Motor Show in Geneva, the new SL features dramatic new styling with fenders that incorporate bold new headlamps and modified gill-type air outlets behind the front wheels.

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster