Spied! 2021 Mercedes SL will be lighter, faster

More images are emerging of the next Mercedes-Benz SL, which will herald in the eight generation of a sports car I love alot!  

The incoming 2021 SL has a soft top roof as opposed to a hard top roof, although you would be hard pressed to tell from the image. 

The game plan for the next SL is to make it faster, lighter and less GT like, without compromising of course the fact that the prime market for people who buy these are those who like "sports GTs".  

The eighth SL is also expected to get 2+2 seating. 

To get the formula right, AMG is in charge of this model, and that alone probably guarantees this ensures a special formula that hits the sweet spot. 

We can expect a long sloping bonnet and a smoother, rounder rear that has tones of the Mercedes AMG GT.  

This is no surprise as the relationship between the SL and GT is set to be far closer as they will share the Modular Sports Architecture (MSA).  The two models will share suspension, steering, assemblies and the same 48 volt electric management system. 

The next SL is a hotly anticipated release and definitely on the Parihoa wishlist as one I'll be looking forward to driving.