Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG available to order starting November 16
By Andrew C., 27 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
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For those who liked the brand new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG we have a big announcement: the new sports car from the German manufacturer will be available to order from Monday, 16 November 2009. The sales price will be 149,000 euros net and 177,310 euros gross (including 19% VAT). "Following a high-profile world premiere at the IAA, we are very excited about the SLS AMG's commercial release on Monday.
There is huge interest in our new super sports car and we are convinced that the SLS AMG will captivate our customers," said Volker Mornhinweg, Chairman of the Management Board at Mercedes-AMG GmbH. The car can also be configured online at http://www.mercedes-amg.com and www.mercedes-benz.com The new SLS AMG takes the Mercedes-Benz cars into a new era and demonstrates development expertise of the very highest order.
Everything found beneath the stylish design is impressive: AMG 6.3-litre V8 front-mid-engine developing 420 kW/571 hp peak output, 650 Nm of torque and dry sump lubrication, seven-speed double-declutch 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 sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is made in just 3.8 seconds while the top speed is electronically limited to 317 km/h. Fuel consumption of 13.2 litres per 100 kilometres (combined) makes it one of the best among its competitors.
Some of the main options include: - AMG ceramic composite high-performance braking system: EUR9500 net/ EUR11,305 gross - AMG performance suspension with a stiffer setup for optimum lateral dynamics: EUR1200 net/EUR1428 gross - AMG light-alloy wheels in a 5-twin-spoke design, size 9.5 x 19 inches (front) and 11.0 x 20 inches (rear), tyre sizes 265/35 R 19 (front) and 295/30 R 20 (rear): EUR950 net/EUR1130.50 gross - AMG forged wheels in a 10-spoke design, size 9.5 x 19 inches (front) and 11.0 x 20 inches (rear), with tyre size 265/35 R 19 (front) and 295/30 R 20 (rear): EUR2000 net/EUR2380 gross - AMG performance steering wheel in leather/Alcantara: EUR400 net/EUR476 gross - AMG sports bucket seats: EUR3300 net/EUR3927 gross - AMG carbon-fibre engine compartment cover: EUR4000 net/EUR4760 gross - "AMG alubeam silver" paint finish: EUR¨10,000 net/EUR11,900 gross - "AMG monza grey magno" paint finish: EUR3250 net/EUR3867.50 gross - AMG carbon-fibre trim (front stowage tray and rear stowage compartment including lid, AMG DRIVE UNIT surround, surrounds for the centre console, shiftgate and rear, trim strips for centre console and door armrests): EUR3500 net/EUR4165 gross - AMG interior carbon package (carbon-fibre trim, trim on seat backrests and sides, door sill panels): EUR3500 net/EUR4165 gross - leather nappa exclusive single-/two-tone: EUR2500 net/EUR2975 gross - Memory package with electric seat and steering column adjustment, as well as four-way lumbar support: EUR1225 net/EUR1457.75 gross - 6-disc DVD changer: EUR660 net/EUR785.40 gross - Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG surround sound system: EUR5900 net/ EUR7021 gross
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