SLS

Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG


Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Parent company Daimler AG
Production 2010-
Model year(s) 2010-
Assembly Sindelfingen, Germany
Predecessor Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Class luxury car and grand tourer
Body style(s) 2-door coupe,
Layout Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine(s) 6.2L V8
Transmission(s) 7-speed dual-clutch semi-automatic
Wheelbase 2,680 mm (106 in)
Length 4,638 mm (182.6 in)
Width 1,939 mm (76.3 in)
Height 1,262 mm (49.7 in)
Curb weight 1,620 kg (3,600 lb)



Specifications
Data

* Wheelbase: 105.5 in (2680 mm)
* Length 182.6 in (4638 mm)
* Width 76.3 in (1939 mm)
* Height 49.7 in (1262 mm)
* Kerb Weight: 3562.48 lb (1620 kg)
* Top speed (governed): 196 miles per hour (315 km/h)
* Power to weight ratio: 2.78 kg (6.1 lb)/ 1 PS (0.74 kW)


Engine

* M 159 V8-engine, cylinder bank angle 90°
* Four valves/cylinder
* Displacement: 378.835 cu in (6.20799 L)
* Bore x stroke: 102.2 mm (4 in) × 94 mm (4 in)
* Power: 571 PS (420 kW; 563 hp) at 6800 rpm
* Power per litre: 92 PS (68 kW; 91 hp)
* Torque: 650 N·m (480 lb·ft) at 4750 rpm
* Torque per litre: 104.7 N·m (77.2 lb·ft)
* Max. 7200 rpm
* Engine lubrication: dry sump
* Weight: 206 kg (450 lb)

Due to environmental concerns, and the earlier announcements to downsize AMG engines, the SLS AMG might be the last AMG using the 6.2 liter V8 engine.

Transmission

Standard transmission is AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed Getrag dual-clutch semi-automatic transmission through a lightweight carbon fiber driveshaft. Selectable driving modes include "C" (Controlled Efficiency), "S" (Sport), "S+" (Sport plus) or "M" (Manual). A true manual transmission is not available.
Brakes

Optional on the SLS AMG are carbon-ceramic disc brakes. These brakes provide increased stopping power with a 40% weight reduction compared to the standard brake system.


Environment
The fuel consumption of the SLS AMG is around 13 L/100 km (22 mpg-imp; 18 mpg-US) combined driving according to (NEDC, provisional figure).[2]

Performance
The high-performance SLS AMG is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.8 seconds, and can reach a top speed of 200 mph (figures are provisional.)

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