The first time the Mercedes-Benz SL luxury sports car was released to the auto market was in 1952. Now for the 2013 models year, the SL-Class has a leaner and meaner looking body.

The official debut of the new SL was in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show. New features for the 2013 model include a trim aluminum body which weighs roughly 275 pounds less than the 2011 model-year SL. Thomas Rudlaff, the Mercedes-Benz engineer that takes the credit for the super-lightweight body, says that there is a significant drop in weight like a large passenger getting out of the car.

How do these changes effect drivers? The drop in weight is going to allow for a more heart-racing speed with better fuel economy for the sports car. Also, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class shell is just a piece of the puzzle. There are many more features that the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL has.

Some of the other features added to the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class include, two-inches in length and two-point-four-inches in width for a more road-hugging stance, two new engine options, improved horsepower and torque, improved fuel economy, automatic stop-start technology, choice of two suspension systems, available Active Body Control System, choice of retractable hardtops and hands-free access to the trunk.

If you have more questions or would like more details on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, Mercedes-Benz of Henderson has the answers you are looking for. Visit our dealership at 925 Auto Show Drive (In the Valley Auto Mall), Henderson, NV to take any of our new Mercedes-Benz or used cars for a test drive today!