The new Mercedes SL will feature a “hyperanalogue” cockpit, inspired by the original 300 SL Roadster of the 1950s. Unveiling the new SL roadster’s interior in a series of pictures, we can already see the latest Mercedes will feature a “driver focused” interior that will centre around a large, adjustable display in the centre console, plus the brand’s MBUX infotainment system.
Mercedes describes the hyperanalogue concept as a mix of “analogue geometry and digital work”, highlighted in the SL’s fully digital instrument cluster, which is integrated into a three-dimensional, aviation-inspired panel alongside air vents referred to as galvanised turbine nozzles.
The launch date for the new Mercedes SL is drawing nearer, with the German brand’s latest rival for the BMW 8 Series Convertible expected to break cover this summer. Our latest spy shots show the new drop-top in the midst of its development programme at the Nurburgring.
These are likely to be some of the last spy shots we’ll see of the new Mercedes SL. The firm’s engineers are putting the finishing touches on the car’s chassis and pushing it through a trial of fire at the Green Hell, to make sure the production model will hold together.