The British journalists from the CAR Magazine managed to secure a day at the track with both the new Mercedes SLS AMG and its grandfather, the original Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing. The original Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing was launched back in 1954, and after more than 50 years Daimler considered its time for a new one. The new Merc SLS AMG is powered by a 571 hp 6.2 liter engine that's capable of taking it to a maximum speed of 317 km/h. If you really need to, you can make the new SLS rocket from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds.
Watch both cars racing on the same track in the Mercedes SLS AMG vs Gullwing video after the jump.
Mercedes SLS AMG vs Gullwing Video:
