Why mess with a good thing?

The new SLS AMG Roadster. Photo Credit Top Gear.

The Mercedes SLS AMG is an incredible car.

Upon first glance you can only revel in the beauty of its shape. From the long hood with the gaping front grill, to the gull-wing doors, everything on this car seems to look good.

The you consider the performance. It's fast. Very fast.

0-60 in 3.8 seconds, according to the Mercedes website, and on to a top speed of 197 mph (317 kmph) thanks to a 6.2L V8 creating 563 horsepower.

To buy an SLS AMG in Canada you would have to spend a hefty sum: $198,000.

So, to sum up, it's fast, expensive and absolutely stunning to look at.

Now, what about the convertible version?

Mercedes concept car

The LA auto show is going on right now and there are many new cars to talk about as well as some crazy concepts.

The Mercedes Biome. Photo credit motorward.com.

There were a lot of "green"cars unveiled but I think the most out there car from a design standpoint at least was the Mercedes Biome concept.

BMW unleashes some competition

The Brabus E V12. Photo credit Mercedes-Benz Passion eBlog. 

Words by Steven Wagers


This is the Mercedes Brabus E V12. It has a 6.3 litre V12 engine that produces 789 horsepower and over 1000 lb ft of torque (1047). It has a claimed top speed of 230 mph and it is the fastest saloon car in the world.

Or is it?