The automotive sleuths at Autoblog.com have uncovered a patent filing from Mercedes-Benz that show a possible four-door SLS.
The design features the standard “gull-wing” front doors on the current SLS, but include a smaller set of reverse-opening (suicide-style) doors for back occupants. Autoblog reports that Mercedes would neither confirm nor deny these patent drawings instead replying with the industry standard “No Comment”. There is no mention of possible drive train configurations, but smart bet is a transplant of the current car’s 6.2-liter V8 with all 571 horsepower being sent rearward.
Perhaps Mercedes is preparing a competitor for the fast and sexy Aston Martin Rapide. If this car does exist, don’t expect a reveal before the 2013 Frankfurt Auto show.
