Mercedes modern interpretation of their iconic 300SL has been unveiled thanks to CarPoint which broke the embargo rules and leaked the info before the cars official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week.

Its 6.2L AMG designed V8 pumps out 571 HP / 480 lb-ft and is a revised version of the 6.2L which is currently used in the other AMG vehicles.  It features a new intake manifold, valvetrain geometry, camshaft tweaks and a better exhaust system to help it produce 9% more power than the last version.

The power will most likely be felt too, as this is the first AMG vehicle that takes weight savings into strict consideration.  Albeit not a gleaming lightweight, it does only weigh 3600 pounds, which is nearly 1000 pounds less than a current SL 63 AMG.  These weights are attained by using and aluminum space frame and lots of carbon fiber.

While this car is indeed the replacement for the super-mega-dollar SLR, it will not be as expensive, as MB has quoted a starting price of 177,310 in Europe and should announce US pricing when the car officially debuts in a few days.

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