Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is an upcoming 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.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. Sales would begin in mid-2010 in Europe with MSRP of €177,310 (including taxes).

Many test cars have been spotted since 2008, of which the first cars used the bodywork of the Dodge Viper.

Design

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, not in a mix of upwards and forward like the SLR. In case of a roll-over, the doors can be fully detached to allow the occupants to leave the vehicle.

SLS AMG with electric drive

It is a version that uses electric powertrain components. It included 4 electric motors on each wheel with combined ratings of 392 kW and 880 N·m (650 lb·ft), liquid-cooled 400V lithium-ion battery rated 48 kWh and a capacity of 40 Ah. The battery was supplied by Deutsche Accumotive GmbH & Co. KG, a joint venture between Daimler AG and Evonik Industries AG.