Let’s very quickly recap what we have learned so far about the 2013 Mercedes SL550: The car has a 430-hp twin-turbo 4.7 liter V8 – not the full-fat AMG 5.5 liter, but still pretty gutsy – it’s fast, very fast, so fast in fact that it makes the 530-hp SL63 seem kinda pointless, and it has a controversial design. Although, that last part is a common problem with all versions of the new SL. To give you the lowdown on the 550, it is very good at being a big, fast, luxurious Benz, but it’s not a sports car, and you have to decide if you can live with the way it looks.

Now if you want to take a closer look at the mighty SL, check out Carlso Lago’s review of the car:

The 2013 Mercedes SL 550 with options like Magic View roof and Air Scarf will set you back, in America, very nearly $125,000.