To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Fort Lauderdale event, 29
- 30 March 2019.
Estimate:
$140,000 - $180,000
- 563-hp, 6.3-liter V-8 engine
- Seven-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission
- Presented in Iridium Silver Metallic over Exclusive Red leather
interior
- Showing less than 4,400 original miles
- Stunning design, inspired by the 300 SL Gullwing
- List price in excess of $250,000 when new
- Amazing blend of performance and luxury
The AMG SLS coupe has been designed and presented in the spirit of
- and in tribute to - the iconic 300 SL 'Gullwing' coupes of the
mid-1950s. It is the culmination of sports car, race car, and
automotive art presented in an exotic shape with the aluminum
bodywork tautly formed over an aluminum spaceframe. It represents
the first Mercedes-Benz automobile to be designed in-house by
AMG.
At its core is a handcrafted 6.3-liter, four-valve-per-cylinder V-8
that produces 563 hp. It can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.7
seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 197 miles
per hour. With dry sump lubrication and race-tuned velocity stacks,
the engine was one of the highest output V-8s available at the
time. Imposing power is turned into impressive performance by a
rear-mounted seven-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch transaxle and
limited-slip differential, along with suspension, braking, and
steering systems developed and race proven by Mercedes-Benzes
performance division.
The imposing style incorporates a long hood with the cockpit in
close proximity to the rear axle and a short rear end where a rear
wing deploys at high rates of speed for stability and handling. The
wing will also function under braking. The brakes are four-wheel
discs that perform to a high level of efficiency, courtesy of the
massive vented rotors found at all four corners.
This exceptional example was completed by the factory on 24 June
2010 and delivered new to the U.S. on 6 July. It has since seen
limited use and shows less than 4,400 original miles. Finished in
iconic Iridium Silver Metallic over Exclusive Red leather interior
and with limited ownership since new, this SLS AMG continues to
present in excellent condition throughout. Included are the
original set of owner's manuals in their leather folio.
This is a true luxury supercar in every sense of the word.To view
this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please
visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/fl19.