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Mercedes-Benz
has released official information and a big gallery of technical photos
on its forthcoming SLS AMG supercar that will replace the outgoing SLR
McLaren. This time, the German automaker has developed the SLS AMG in
house as will part roads with McLaren with the end of the production of
the SLR. Designed to revoke memories of Mercedes' iconic 300 SL, the SLS
AMG features an aluminum spaceframe body with gullwing doors while power
will come from a front mounted 6.3-liter V8 engine from AMG delivering
571 HP.
The SLS AMG's newly developed aluminum bodyshell comprises an aluminum
spaceframe that helps keep the supercar's weight low. In particular, Mercedes
said that the planned DIN kerb weight of its new supercar will be around
1,620 kilograms or 3,671 lbs (excluding driver).
Powering the SLS is a front-mounted, AMG-tuned 6.3-litre V8 engine that
achieves a peak output of 571 hp at 6800 rpm. This results to a power-to-weight
ratio of 2.84 kg/hp comes. The naturally-aspirated eight-cylinder engine
delivers maximum torque of 650 Nm at 4750 rpm.
According to Mercedes, the 'Gullwing' accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62
mph) in 3.8 seconds, before going on to a top speed of 315 km/h or 196
mph. Provisional fuel consumption for the SLS AMG is around 13.0lt per
100 kilometers or 18.09 mpg US.
The V8 engine transfers its power to the rear wheels through a new AMG
dual-clutch transmission with seven gears that's mounted at the rear.
The driver has a choice of four different driving modes, ranging from
comfortable to extremely sporty, as well as a RACESTART function. Traction
comes courtesy of the mechanical differential lock, which is integrated
in the compact transmission casing.
Stopping-power will be provided by high-performance composite brakes all-round
while optional ceramic composite brakes with larger brake discs will also
be available. The German supercar will be equipped with 19-inch light
alloy wheels shod in 265/35 R 19 (front) and 295/30 R 20 (rear) tires.
Mercedes said that the testing phase of the vehicle will be complete by
the end of 2009 with the 'Gullwing' launch set for spring 2010.
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