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The compact fabric soft top of the
SLS AMG Roadster opens and closes in just eleven seconds, and
can be operated on the move at speeds up to 50 km/h. The new AMG
RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with electronically controlled
damping is available as an attractive optional extra. It enables
the damping characteristics to be modified at the touch of a
button. Using the AMG DRIVE UNIT, the driver of the SLS AMG
Roadster is therefore able to choose his own suspension setup.
Three modes are available: "Comfort", "Sport" and "Sport plus".
"AMG Performance Media" is a
unique new feature: this innovative multimedia system inspired
by motorsport offers an unrivalled combination of numerous
telemetric displays such as lateral and linear acceleration,
various engine data and lap times on a racetrack, and also
features high-speed mobile internet access.
Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the
Board of Management of Daimler AG and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Cars:
"The SLS Roadster is a super sports car, cruiser and highly
desirable dream-car all in one. It its distinctive way, it
continues the succession of iconic and exciting sports cars from
Mercedes-Benz."
Powerful AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine
with 420 kW (571 hp)
The SLS AMG Roadster has the same, muscular engine as the
gull-wing model. The 6.3-litre V8 with a peak output of 420 kW
(571 hp) at 6800 rpm makes the open-top SLS one of the most
powerful sports cars in its segment. Its power-to-weight ratio
is 2.9 kg/hp. This naturally aspirated engine generates its
maximum torque of 650 newton metres at 4750 rpm. The open-top
SLS AMG accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, and
the top speed is 317 km/h (electronically limited) – which means
that the Roadster has a performance comparable to the gull-wing
variant.
The high-revving V8 engine with a
cubic capacity of 6208 cc has the typical characteristics of
powerful racing engines. It responds immediately to accelerator
movements and is extraordinarily willing. The use of a dry sump
lubrication system makes for a considerably lower installed
position in the vehicle. The resulting, lower centre of gravity
allows high lateral acceleration and ensures thrilling driving
dynamics.
Production in Sindelfingen,
market launch in autumn 2011
The SLS AMG Roadster was designed
and developed in parallel with the Coupé under the autonomous
aegis of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. The open-top super sports car will
be produced at the largest Mercedes-Benz production plant in
Sindelfingen. The AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine comes directly from
the AMG engine workshop in Affalterbach, where it is
hand-assembled according to the traditional "One man, one
engine" philosophy.
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
can be ordered from 1 June 2011, and its market launch commences
in autumn 2011. The selling price is € 195,160 (incl. 19% VAT).
Photos: Mercedes-Benz/AMG
(May 29, 2011)
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