Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Reviews

"Seductive style, quick-folding retractable hardtop, powerful V8 and V12 engines, impressive handling doesn't come at the detriment of ride quality."

"Mercedes has stretched the wheelbase by 1.8 inch, widened the car to carve out some more interior space and then filled it with two seats and a luggage section."

"The power roof -- in standard metal or, optionally, glass-topped -- is one of the two big techno toys that Mercedes brags about in this car...it powers up or down in about 16 seconds."

"It features drop-dead styling, with sleek bodywork flowing rearward from the headlights as if organically and exquisitely shaped by Mother Nature."

"The SL600 trumps the SL55 AMG, even though the AMG edition weighs in a tad lighter (4411 pounds), packs the same horsepower (493), and is the designated SL family hot rod."

"The lack of body roll while cornering hard in the new SL is eerie, especially when you realize it's a computer managing the lean, not conventional anti-roll bars. But it works very well, delivering a comfortably compliant ride and remarkably composed cornering, all complemented by a new slightly quicker steering rack."

"Today we have the safest, quickest, flattest-handling and prettiest SL-Class cars in half a century."

"It is heavy for a "sports car," fussy audio and navigation controls, and limited cargo capacity."

"Crack the throttle, and this posh heavyweight lunges forward like a shark that's been invited to nibble a chunk of Britney Spears."