Vehicle Description
Thoughts of Mercedes often include visions of plush luxury cars,
well-rounded sports sedans and commanding SUVs. But folks tend to
forget that Stuttgart is very adept at creating epic performance
cars. Since Mercedes pulled the wraps off its game-changing 300 SL
Gullwing at the 1954 New York International Motor Sports Show, the
brand has built a dedicated following for a long lineage of
exclusive sports cars. And this sleek SLS AMG, billed as the
spiritual successor to that timeless classic, maintains the Benz
tradition of being highly capable, exceptionally fashionable and
supremely desirable. This silver stunner combines a high tech V8
with a hand-finished body, a lightweight chassis and traditional
European luxury to become one of the world's best super cars. And
if you're looking for some cool modern metal that's easy to admire,
thrilling to drive and virtually guaranteed to be an exclusive
collectible, it's a rewarding investment in your happiness!
BODYWORK/CONDITION
There's just something about a Mercedes that conveys the perfect
combination of aggressive performance and excellent driving
dynamics, and this rare SLS coupe, dressed in rich Iridium Silver
Metallic, puts a fresh twist on a traditional favorite. Looking
official enough to carry a secret agent on a crusade against
terror, the car's crisp 2-stage has been meticulously pampered
since it rolled off Daimler's Sindelfingen assembly line. Its
sinuous aluminum body is flat, solid and free of substantial
weathering. Fit and finish are the typical high quality stuff you'd
expect on a German automaker's flagship model. And today, only
7,156 miles into its life, this awesome AMG is one of the nicest
modern classics on the planet!
ENGINE
Hoist the car's long hood and you'll find a highly advanced DOHC V8
that's so smooth it'll make you forget you're in a sports car.
Based on the legendary M156, AMG's first wholly designed
powerplant, the hand-built engine is officially dubbed M159 because
it features roughly 120 pieces that are unique to this application.
And those components, which include goodies like modded cams,
forged pistons, dry-sump oiling and a new exhaust system, help bump
output to an Autobahn baking 563 horsepower and 479 lb./ft. of
continent shifting torque. Along with providing the physical
sensation of having a rocket engine strapped to your derriere, this
Sport Light Super catapults to 60 MPH in a mere 3.6 seconds; and
has no problem quickly reaching its electronically limited 197 MPH
terminal velocity. Flick the key and the historical mill lights off
instantly, humming to life with a technical roar that seems to
float through the tail pipes. And when you fully pressurize the
electronic fuel injectors, the smooth powerplant provides plenty of
torque at any speed.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Specific kinds of cars are immediately recognizable by visual cues,
and this Benz's front mid-engine layout pays excellent homage to
the traditional, 2.5-box look that's common for rear wheel drive
legends. Stab the throttle and power spins through a carbon fiber
driveshaft, sealed in a torque tube, to a 7-speed, dual-clutch
transaxle. Step on the other pedal and you'll encounter 6 and
4-piston calipers that efficiently utilize drilled and slotted
rotors. Those brakes pair with variable, speed-sensitive power
steering, an aluminum, double wishbone suspension and a tidy 47/53
weight distribution to provide excellent handling. All that
first-class hardware attaches to an alloy spaceframe that's strong
yet lightweight. And everything rolls on elegant AMG wheels, which
crank 265/35ZR19 Continental ContiSportContacts in front of
295/30ZR20 Continental ContiSportContacts.
INTERIOR
No matter how many times you crawl in to a sports car, there's
always a sense of excitement. This Gullwing takes that energy a
step further by wrapping its occupants in plains of buttery
aluminum and a sea of French-stitched leather. At the front of the
car, a driver-oriented dash seals a combination of digital and
analog telemetry beside a 1,000-watt Bang and Olufsen sound system.
Below that dash, a wide console founds a tidy shifter behind cool
climate control. Beneath that console, like-new carpet floats
power-adjustable seats behind metal, monochromatic foot pedals. In
front of the driver, a 3-spoke, multi-function steering wheel spins
a flat-bottom rim in front of small paddles. And naturally, all the
luxuries you'd expect in a high dollar halo are present and
accounted for.
Sophisticated and potent, this sleek SLS is a no-compromises
exercise in world-class performance. Looking for a modern classic
that's fun, comfortable and guaranteed to turn heads? Don't miss
the chance to own this superb AMG!
SUMMARY
Only 7,156 miles
6.3 liter AMG M159 V8 / 563 horsepower
7-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle
Optional 1,000-watt Bang and Olufsen sound system
19 and 20-inch AMG wheels
Air conditioning
4-wheel power disc brakes
Variable, speed-sensitive power steering
Leather interior
Iridium Silver Metallic paint