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Stunning Merc arrives later this year

Tuesday, 05 January 2010

Proof that you can still find fun in motoring can be seen in this new stunner, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Available later this year, this super sports tourer includes among its many features a gullwing doors design similar to those first featured in the legendary 300SL from the 1950s. Its imposing body styling - with its long bonnet, muscular rear end and light alloy wheels - masks innovative cutting edge technology of which its lightweight aluminum spaceframe body with front-mounted mid-engine, and ultra-lightweight carbon-fibre driveshaft are examples. Other race-bred motor sports features include an AMG Speedshift double-clutch transmission and a transaxle design that ensures outstanding weight distribution between front and rear axles. Powered by a 6.3-litre, 571bhp V8 engine that delivers 650Nm torque at 4,750rpm, the SLS has a top speed of 317 km/h and a 0-100kmh time of 3.8 seconds. Price will be announced close to launch date.