Tauranga people have the opportunity to see the new $450,000 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing in Mount Maunganui for one day only - today.
First released in 1954, the 2010 SLS Gullwing is a reinterpretation of the 'Sports Car of the Century', the original Mercedes-Benz 300SL.

See video below of Ingham Sears Jason Smith talking about the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing.

"The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing is one of those very special vehicles, a car steeped in nostalgia and history," says Mercedes-Benz passenger car general manager Coby Duggan, of the vehicle that is on display at Ingham Sears, Mount Maunganui.
"Quite simply it sets pulses racing. When we received our allocation of nine of these beauties (for New Zealand) we knew we had to give all Kiwis the opportunity to see an important piece of motoring history."
The 2010 SLS is a modern take on a 50 year old design, retaining some of its key distinctive features but blending it with modern technologies to produce an elaborate and unique vehicle that exceeds all expectations.
The new SLS Gullwing retains the long bonnet and short rear deck combination of old as well as the striking 'Gullwing' doors. The wide radiator grille with its large Mercedes star, the wing shaped fins on the bonnet and the flanks also harp back to the legendary sports car of the 1950s.
The 'Gullwing' accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds, before going on to a top speed of 317 km/h (electronically limited). It features a powerful eight cylinder Mercedes-AMG engine that develops 420 kW/571 hp at 6800 rpm, making the SLS AMG one of the most powerful sports cars in its segment.
The car is built with an aluminium space-frame body which drops the vehicle's kerb weight to 1620kg. This lightweight construction, the vehicle's low centre of gravity and its superior handling pave the way for high lateral acceleration and exhilarating driving dynamics.
The car is viewable at Ingham Sears from 8am-5pm on Tuesday, September 14.