Mercedes-Benz SL Class. June 2008

The new roadster is equipped with a new direct steer system, which varies the ratio of the steering rack at different steering wheel angles.

The top of the line SL 65 AMG features a 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine that produces 450kW and a staggering 1000Nm of torque.

Prices: SL 350 - $223,000; SL500 $306,000, SL 600 $385,000,
SL 63 AMG $382,000, SL 65 AMG $468,000.