# Dynamically Assisted Cars The SL Special Edition Mille Miglia 417 Comes With Curve Dynamic Assist By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mille-miglia-417 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-benz-sl-special-edition-mille-miglia/36109/) & [media.daimler](http://media.daimler.com/deeplink?cci=2601053) The SL Special Edition Mille Miglia 417 is a special edition of the [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-2022-sl) SL Roadster, and is being released to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 300 SL's unexpected victory in the Mille Miglia endurance race. This car features an array of [performance upgrades and comfort features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-luxury-vehicle). The number tag on the car's name is derived from the time that the 300 SL started the 1955 rice -- at 4:17 am. The Special Edition Mille Miglia 417 is being made available in SL 400 and SL 500 models. The former is powered by a six-cylinder engine producing 333 horsepower, while the latter boasts an eight-cylinder engine that pumps out 455 horsepower. Both vehicles are equipped with ESP Curve Dynamic Assist, which applies subtle braking on the inside wheels to improve [high-speed cornering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-driverassistance-platform). This particular feature is especially suited towards high-speed driving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Performance Upgrades:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop new and advanced technologies that enhance the performance of vehicles. - **Comfort Features:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create innovative and luxurious features that enhance the comfort of car passengers. - **Curve Dynamic Assist:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to improve and develop advanced technologies for high-speed cornering in cars. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the automotive industry to improve vehicle performance and comfort. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the technology industry to develop advanced features and systems for cars. - **Sports and Racing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the sports and racing industry to enhance high-speed driving and cornering capabilities of cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Track-Ready Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-black-series.md) - [Luxury Self-Driving Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-pilot.md) - [Masterfully Modified SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-suv.md) - [Distinguished Digitally-Focused EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesmaybach-eqs-suv.md) - [Dazzling Rose-Hued SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition.md) - [Reasoning Driver Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driver-assistance-1.md) - [Performance-Focused Plug-In Hybrid Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-canada1.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Motorsports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m4-csl.md) - [High-Performance Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-luxury-suv.md)