Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
The SLS traced its roots back to the glorious 300 SL "Gullwing" from the '60s and was introduced by Mercedes-Benz in coupe form in 2010.
The German automaker threw its gloves off when it launched the SLS and suddenly jumped from being a competitor for BMW's sports cars to be a contender in the supercar segment fighting against Ferrari and Porsche. The SLS made that possible with major help from AMG, the German carmaker's sports department. This car paved the way for creating the Mercedes-AMG brand.
With a design that screamed performance in all of its lines, the SLS AMG featured a low hood and a flat front fascia that resembled the one used on its illustrious predecessor from the '60s. On the front fenders, the automaker placed a set of wide vents with two horizontal chromed slats, which confirmed the car's legacy. In addition, the short greenhouse with its gullwing doors and the short deck at the back drew their inspiration from the former 300 SL.
Inside, the classic look of the instrument cluster was nicely done with two big round analog dials. The dashboard design was inspired by an airplane wing, and the air-vents cruciform nozzles were reminiscent of jet engines. The infotainment system was placed atop the center stack and could've been controlled via a rotary knob next to the armrest.
Under the hood, Mercedes-AMG installed a hand-built naturally aspirated V8 engine. Its power was sent to the rear wheels via an AMG SPEEDSHIFT seven-speed automatic gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.2L V8 7AT RWD (571 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6208 cm3 |
Power: | 420 KW @ 6800 RPM 571 HP @ 6800 RPM 563 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 480 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM 651 Nm @ 4750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 22.5 gallons (85.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 197 mph (317 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 3.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DCT SPEEDSHIFT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/35 R19 || 295/30 R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.6 in (4638 mm) |
Width: | 76.3 in (1938 mm) |
Height: | 49.7 in (1262 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 66.2/65 in (1,681/1,651 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.2 cuFT (176 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
Turning circle: | 39 ft (11.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4266 lbs (1935 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.4 mpg US (20.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 308 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - Black Series 6.2L V8 7AT RWD (631 HP/0 | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6208 cm3 |
Power: | 464.1 KW @ 7400 RPM 631 HP @ 7400 RPM 622 BHP @ 7400 RPM |
Torque: | 468 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM 635 Nm @ 5500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 22.5 gallons (85.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 196 mph (315 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 3.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DCT SPEEDSHIFT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/35 R19 || 295/30 R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.6 in (4638 mm) |
Width: | 76.3 in (1938 mm) |
Height: | 49.7 in (1262 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 66.2/65 in (1,681/1,651 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.2 cuFT (176 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
Turning circle: | 39 ft (11.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 312 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - GT 6.2L V8 7AT RWD (592 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6208 cm3 |
Power: | 435.4 KW @ 6800 RPM 592 HP @ 6800 RPM 584 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 479 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM 650 Nm @ 4750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 22.5 gallons (85.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 199 mph (320 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 3.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DCT SPEEDSHIFT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/35 R19 || 295/30 R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.6 in (4638 mm) |
Width: | 76.3 in (1938 mm) |
Height: | 49.7 in (1262 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 66.2/65 in (1,681/1,651 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.2 cuFT (176 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
Turning circle: | 39 ft (11.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4266 lbs (1935 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 308 g/km |