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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.

Specifications

Data

• Wheelbase: 105.5 in (2680 mm)
• Length 182.6 in (4638 mm)
• Width 76.3 in (1939 mm)
• Height 49.7 in (1262 mm)
• Kerb Weight: 3562.48 lb (1620 kg)
• Top speed (governed): 196 miles per hour (315 km/h)
• Power to weight ratio: 2.78 kg (6.1 lb)/ 1 PS (0.74 kW)

Engine

• M 159 V8-engine, cylinder bank angle 90°
• Four valves/cylinder
• Displacement: 378.835 cu in (6.20799 L)
• Bore x stroke: 102.2 mm (4.02 in) × 94.6 mm (3.72 in)
• Power: 571 PS (420 kW; 563 hp) at 6800 rpm
• Power per litre: 92 PS (68 kW; 91 hp)
• Torque: 650 N·m (480 lb·ft) at 4750 rpm
• Torque per litre: 104.7 N·m (77.2 lb·ft)
• Max. 7200 rpm
• Engine lubrication: dry sump
• Weight: 206 kg (450 lb)

Due to environmental concerns, and the earlier announcements to downsize AMG engines, the SLS AMG might be the last AMG using the 6.2 litre V8 engine.

Transmission

Standard transmission is AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed Getrag dual-clutch semi-automatic transmission through a lightweight carbon fiber driveshaft.

Brakes

Optional on the SLS AMG are carbon-ceramic disc brakes. These brakes provide increased stopping power with a 40% weight reduction compared to the standard brake system.

Performance

The high-performance SLS AMG is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in only 3.8 seconds, and can reach electronical limited top speed of 197 mph (317 km/h).

Exterior

The exterior aluminum body is supplied by Magna International. Next to the CL65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition, this is the only roadgoing Mercedes with the ALUBEAM paint available, at an extra cost of almost €12 000 in Germany. Other colors include both metallic as matte colors, such as Designo Magno Kashmir, the matte paint known from the SL63 AMG IWC edition.

The SLS AMG has a rearwing which will pop up at high speeds for stability and handling, and when braking.