Mercedes SLS AMG

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: fascination and high tech The new 'Gullwing' from Mercedes-Benz Stuttgart/Affalterbach � The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which is about to celebrate its world premiere on 15 September 2009 at the In-ternational Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main, embodies a blend of consummate automotive fascination and high tech. The super sports car delivers a compelling mix of purist styling, consistent lightweight design and superior driving dynamics. At the same time, the SLS fully lives up to all the expectations of hallmark Mercedes everyday practicality and optimum safety. In essence, the new 'Gullwing' offers the ideal synthesis of the strengths of Mercedes-Benz and AMG. The new super sports car from Mercedes-Benz and AMG makes for an al-luring proposition with its unrivalled technology package: aluminium space-frame body with gullwing doors, AMG 6.3-litre V8 front-mid engine develop-ing 420 kW/ 571 hp peak output, 650 Nm of torque and dry sump lubrication, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in a transaxle configuration, sports suspension with aluminium double wishbones and a kerb weight of 1620 kilograms based on the DIN standard � this superlative combination guarantees driving dynamics of the highest order. The ideal front/rear weight distribution of 47 to 53 percent and the vehicle's low centre of gravity are testimony to the uncompromising sports car concept. The 'Gullwing' accel-erates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, before going on to a top speed of 317 km/h (electronically limited). The fuel con-sumption of 13.2 litres per 100 kilometres (combined) puts it at the front of the competitive field (all figures provisional)