2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Revealed in Patent Designs


It's no secret that Mercedes-Benz is preparing a roadster version of its new SLS AMG 'Gullwing' and while we've already shown you spy photos of camouflaged prototypes in the past, these 'ghost' images from the design patents filed for the car, reveal the drop-top supercar in almost every detail.

The chief differences between the two SLS AMG variants concern the retractable soft-top and, judging by the position of the door handles, the conventionally opening doors of the Roadster model - even though there's a possibility Mercedes may use scissor-type doors like those found on the older McLaren SLR roadster.

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