To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' London event, 24 October
2019.
Estimate:
£275,000 - £325,000
- Offered from the Youngtimer Collection
- Single ownership and less than 75 km from new
- Virtually as-new throughout, ready to be driven and
enjoyed
Unveiled in a twin premier at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show and
Tokyo Motor Show, the SLS AMG GT Final Edition was commissioned by
Mercedes-Benz to celebrate the model's success. A limited-edition
model with only 350 units built, consisting of both SLS AMG GT
coupes and roadsters, cosmetic upgrades and optional extras were
plentiful to increase their desirability. These consisted of a
carbon-fibre bonnet with central-air outlet, front splitter, the
carbon-fibre rear wing seen on the SLS AMG Black Series, and
lightweight forged alloy wheels painted matte black. Production
began in March of 2014, with the final example heralding the end of
SLS production.
Delivered new in Middle Eastern specifications to its first and
only owner, this SLS AMG GT Final Edition is surely one of the
lowest-mileage examples in existence, having been driven less than
75 km from new. As such, it presents in virtually as-new condition
throughout. Its Imola Grey paintwork and interior trimmed in
designo Exclusive quilted leather perfectly suit the character of
the car, equal parts subtle yet sporty. Furthermore, it is also
equipped with the optional carbon-fibre side mirrors.
At the SLS AMG GT's heart is a 6.8-litre AMG V-8 engine producing
591 bhp at 6,800 rpm, with a maximum torque output of 650 Newton
metres at 4,750 rpm. Acceleration is brisk, with a 0-100 km/h
sprint time of 3.7 seconds, racing onwards to 200 km/h in 11.2
seconds, and an electronically limited top speed of 320 km/h. The
car's performance is managed through Mercedes-Benz's AMG Speedshift
DCT seven-speed transmission.
Considering the entirety of SLS AMG production, many consider the
Final Edition cars to be the most desirable to own and enjoy, as
they tread the line between the subtlety of the regular-production
SLS AMGs and the aggressive, track-focused Black Series cars,
whilst benefitting from the slight boost in power of the
late-production GT models. Having been driven less than 75 km from
new, this example represents an incredible opportunity to purchase
an as-new SLS some five years after it left AMG's facilities.
Poised to be a future classic due to its stunning good looks,
incredible performance, and limited production, this would be an
astute acquisition for any supercar enthusiast, or the perfect
stablemate to a 300 SL Gullwing, the car from which the SLS AMG
takes its inspiration.To view this car and others currently
consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf19.