Leaked: 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG shows us some skin
By Andrew C., 26 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing from the 1950s, has been revealed. The past months, we've seen teasers and spy shots that have only raised our excitement further. The SLS AMG is the replacement for the SLR and takes on the name SLS AMG as a nod to its exclusive development by Mercedes' official in-house tuner, AMG. The latest model will be displayed at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show and will go on sale early next year.
In true gullwing style, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG features a pair of vertically lifting doors that almost resemble wings once fully extended. These are bolted to a new aluminum spaceframe, which provides an almost perfect front-to-rear weight distribution of 48-to-52%. A revised version of AMG's 6.2L V-8 powers the vehicle and is mated to an all-new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission mounted on the rear axle. Peak output stands at 571 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. Modifications to the engine include a new magnesium intake with eight separate velocity stacks, two electronically controlled throttle plates, a high-flow exhaust and a new dry-sump lubrication system.
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