Beautifully proportioned, every inch speaks of style and power, from the view down the long bonnet to the athletic shoulder sections at the rear. As with all great design, function is at its heart, with the wide stance, long wheelbase and short overhangs optimising stability and handling.

At the front the aggressive grille echoes the legendary 300SL of yesteryear, while the distinctive side vents recall vintage aviation. Yet these nods to the past are offset by cutting-edge features such as bi-xenon headlamps, AMG trim and the automatically extending rear aerofoil.