To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Arizona
event, 17 - 18 January 2019.
Estimate:
$165,000 - $185,000
- One-owner example; less than 3,000 miles
- Finished in Iridium Silver over red leather interior
- Offered in excellent condition
- A modern-day iteration of the 300 SL �Gullwing'
The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG is among the most admired modern-day
supercars. First unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the car
drew design inspiration from the original 300 SL �Gullwing,' a
contemporary take on arguably Mercedes-Benz's most iconic model.
The car was an immediate favorite among the press and enthusiasts
alike.
From the outset, the SLS was destined to be the ultimate grand
tourer. Its AMG-developed 6.2-liter V-8 front-mid engine produces a
tumultuous 563 hp at 6,800 rpm and 480 foot-pounds of torque at
4,750 rpm. It is able to propel the car from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds
and to a top speed of 197 miles per hour. At the time, it was the
most powerful naturally aspirated engine in production. The bellows
from its exhaust place this AMG engine among the greatest sounding
V-8s of all time. The popularity of the engine led it to find its
way into a host of later AMG models.
Equally impressive to its engine is the transmission. Utilizing a
Getrag-developed double-clutch seven-speed paddle-shifted
transmission, the car is able to shift gears in less than 100
milliseconds. The remarkable performance of the transmission is
optioned for four different settings with comfort, sport, sport
plus, and manual driving modes. To aid its handling, the
transmission is placed in the rear of the car as a transaxle for
better weight distribution.
This 2011 SLS AMG is exceptional. A one-owner example, the car is
offered with less than 3,000 miles from new. The gorgeous body is
finished in Iridium Silver metallic with a red leather interior,
fitting colors that mimic the 300 SLs of the mid-1950s. The car is
fitted with 19/20-in. AMG five-spoke alloy wheels. It is also
accompanied by an owner's manual, specifications sheet, and clean
CARFAX report.
The combination of retro-inspired styling and breathtaking AMG
performance make this modern-day �Gullwing' a formidable presence
on the road and an excellent addition to any Mercedes-Benz
collection. To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19.