Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster : First Look

Jay Williams - 31/May/2011

Stuttgart, Germany - AMG performance Mercedes-Benz has released details of its latest SLS AMG Roadster.

This super sports car combines open-top driving with outstanding driving dynamics and a systematic lightweight construction.

Powering the SLS AMG Roadster is a 6.3-litre V8 ( same as gull-wing model) that produces 420kW at 6800rpm and 650Nm of torque at 4750rpm. The open-top SLS AMG accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, and the top speed is 317km/h (electronically limited).

The SLS AMG Roadster consumes 13.2-litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC combined) and producing 308 grams per kilometre of  CO2 emissions.

The Roadster's 6.3-litre V8 is mated to an AMG Speedshift DCT 7-speed sports transmission that boasts fast gear changes with no loss of traction - in as little as 100milliseconds. The driver has a choice of four different driving modes: 'C' (Controlled Efficiency), 'S' (Sport), 'S+' (Sport plus) or "M" (Manual).

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 50km/h.

The interior features an aircraft inspired cockpit: prominent stylistic features include the dashboard in the shape of a wing section and the air vents with adjustable, cruciform nozzles reminiscent of jet engines. The extended centre console of matt, solid metal and the new E-SELECT lever in the shape of an aircraft's thrust control are also design features adopted from the world of aviation. Another discreet, fine detail is the embossed AMG emblem on the leather-lined selector lever.

The standard appointments of the SLS AMG Roadster include black designo leather, AMG sports seats with heating, a slot-in glass draught-stop, COMAND APS with DVD player, anti-theft alarm system with tow-away protection and interior monitoring, THERMOTRONIC luxury automatic climate control and the KEYLESS-GO starting function.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster will launch in Australia during the first quarter of 2012 with pricing to be confirmed closer to its local launch.

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