| Engine (cc / cyl) : |
6,200 / V8 |
| Transmission : |
7 speed DCT |
| Seats : |
2+0 |
| BHP / RPM : |
563 / 6,208 |
| BHP / Ton : |
355 |
| 0-60 mph* : |
3.8 sec |
| Top Speed (mph)* : |
197 |
| Weight (kg) : |
1,680 |
| Length (mm) : |
4,640 |
| Width (mm) : |
1,940 |
| Height (mm) : |
1,260 |
| External Colour : |
Iridium Silver |
| Internal Colour : |
Classic Red/Black |
| Satellite Navigation : |
Yes |
| *100 Members are requested to drive responsibly |
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| Group 5 - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (Gullwing) |
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a luxury grand tourer automobile developed by Mercedes-Benz AMG to replace the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. The car is the first Mercedes automobile designed in-house by AMG and is described by Mercedes as a spiritual successor to the 300SL Gullwing. |
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The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. Sales would begin in mid-2010 in Europe. It is featured as the cover car for the upcoming PlayStation 3 racing game Gran Turismo 5.
The SLS AMG is designed to be a modern 300SL Gullwing revival. The car has a long bonnet, the passenger compartment is close to the rear axle and the rear of the car is short. The SLS AMG will also adapt the feature of wing doors that will swing open upwards on gas struts, not in a mix of upwards and forward like the SLR. The doors must be closed manually as AMG engineers decided against auto-closing systems because the systems would have added 90 pounds (41 kg) to the car. In case of a roll-over, the doors can be fully detached to allow the occupants to leave the vehicle. The designer is Gordon Wagener whose family once had a 300SL. |
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"Clearly, Mercedes' new AMG gullwing coupé is going to be a big player in a hard-fought market." |
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| "Gullwinged wonder." INGEAR, SUNDAY TIMES |
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