SLS Superdeporte
The AMG Mercedes-Benz SLS is a rear-drive two-seater coupe that is available for € 196,000 (excluding transport). For English market, transportation to the dealer, inside a locked truck in which only travels a unit costs approximately between 3,000 and 5,000 € depending on destination. The first units were delivered in April 2010.
is more expensive than models with similar characteristics as the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 or the Bentley Continental GT, but more affordable than the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1 and Porsche 911 GT2 (comparative tab).
Mercedes-Benz has presented a SLS with the body painted "Desert Gold AMG" (gallery) at the Motor Show Dubai (15-20 December 2009). In the event that there is high demand, the "AMG Desert Gold" will be available as an option along with the other two specific colors "AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO" ("AMG Monza Grey Great" and "Grey Alanite AMG Designo Magno). The "AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO" AMG is a department that offers personalized items for different models of Mercedes-Benz.
The body and chassis of the SLS, the latter of monocoque, are made of aluminum. Its doors are hinged on the ceiling and open from the bottom up (image), in a configuration that Mercedes-Benz called "gull wings."
is the first sports car developed entirely by AMG, a specialist in sports preparations of different models of Mercedes-Benz.
wears a aspirated V8 petrol engine 571 hp 6.2-liter. Which is derived from the Mercedes-Benz have some prepared by AMG, SL 63 AMG and the (525 hp), the E 63 AMG (514 hp), the ML 63 AMG (510 hp), the CLK 63 AMG (481 hp) the C 63 AMG (467 hp).
The SLS reaches 317 km / h speed limit (it is self-limited) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.8 s. Its top speed is not very high for the power that gives the engine. Models such as the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1 (540 hp), the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 (560 hp) or the Porsche 911 GT2 (530 hp) have a top speed slightly less powerful engine (comparative tab).
Weighs 1,695 kg more than the Lamborghini and Porsche, but clearly less than the Ferrari. The weight does not affect the top speed but acceleration. Consumes 13.2 l/100 km, less than the Gallardo LP560-4 and the 612 Scaglietti F1, even more than the Porsche 911 GT2 (comparative tab).
The V8 engine is coupled to a gearbox "AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7" double-clutch, similar to the "DSG" or Volkswagen the "PDK" Porsche. It has seven speeds, four operating modes ("Controlled Efficiency", "Sport", "S +" and "Manual") and a feature called "Start Race" which is used to exit from standstill to full throttle. In manual mode there are seven LEDs (white, yellow and red) to warn the driver of the need to change gear (picture).
The technical information section there is more data on the SLS frame.
Bodywork and interior
The doors open to an angle of 70 degrees. If opened in the highest position, the distance between its upper end and the ground is 1.50 m. Mercedes-Benz claims that require less space to open than conventional doors. Opening the outer knob is located in a central position and the bottom of the door (image).
Take a spoiler in the rear of the bodywork which automatically deploys from 120 km / h to increase stability.
There is an inscription with the text "6.3", which refers to the displacement of the engine on the side of the body, between the two decorative moldings inlets to the motor (picture).
The interior is covered with leather, metal and, optionally, carbon fiber (center console and other parts of the dashboard). Mercedes-Benz says the carrier has been developed taking as inspiration the world of aviation. Leather upholstery can be five colors: black, red, sand, porcelain and brown.
homage to the Mercedes-Benz models in the 60 and 70, the outputs of the HVAC system are round and have the air flow regulators in a cross (picture).
has leather seats, sporty design with adjustment electrical memory in three different positions and heating. They can be black, red, sand, or porcelain. The backs are made of magnesium to weigh as little as possible. The steering wheel is flat on the bottom and has cams for raising and lowering gear. It also has several buttons from which you can handle the sound system, browser and phone. The pedals are metal with rubber inserts.
The instrument has two major areas of silver with red needles. The speedometer is graduated to 360 km / h, although the car has a top speed electronically limited to 317 km / h.
between the two areas lies a row of seven LEDs to indicate the optimal time to switch gears and trip computer screen, which informs the consumer, autonomy or the temperature of transmission oil and has a timer for time keeping circuit (image).
The browser, the air conditioning system and other elements are managed through a command ('COMAND APS) located between the seats, just behind the shifter (image). The information is displayed by a 7''screen located between the two central air vents on the console. The AMG logo is present on the back of the seats, floor mats and instrument panel.
The glove has a capacity of 3.7 l. There is a space sunglass holder on the passenger area and a storage holes in the center armrest and behind the seatbacks. Among these is a small bag that can also save a small object. The trunk has a capacity of 176 l.
equipment and other data
The SLS has eight standard airbags (the usual plus one for the driver and front passenger knee), dual-xenon headlights with LED daylight lights, air conditioning two areas ("THERMO-TRONIC ') and cruise control.
series is also the entry system and keyless start ("KEYLESS-GO '), the electric parking brake, parking sensors (" PARKTRONIC "), rear view camera, automatic ignition lights and wipers and pressure sensors in tires, among other elements (data equipment).
The equipment can be complemented by a sound developed by Bang & Olufsen, a six-DVD entertainment system, ceramic brakes developed by AMG, a package of several carbon fiber parts for both the interior and the exterior (mirrors and hood) or different leather upholstery.
The SLS is based on the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL that was on sale between 1954 and 1963 (image). He was known as "gull wings" with the way the doors opened, very similar to that of SLS. This began to occur when stopped producing the SLR Roadster.
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