The cost as well as specs of two new editions to the Mercedes SLS supercar variety has been revealed. The Mercedes SLS AMG GT replaces the present Coupe as well as Roadster designs adding a lot more performance than before as well as an advanced specification too.
The 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine has been modified to offer 20bhp a lot more – taking the overall as much as an astounding 583bhp as well as 650Nm of torque while the seven-speed AMG dual-clutch gearbox has been uprated to provide a lot more exact as well as responsive shifts. That equates to a 0-62mph time of just 3.7 seconds as well as an excellent 199mph top speed.
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Starting at £165,030 for the coupe the SLS AMG GT likewise gets a new nappa leather as well as Alcantara steering wheel, a Bang & Olufsen stereo as well as special two-tone alloy wheels as well as lettering along the boot lid.
Also joining the variety is the new SLS AMG Black series an extreme version of the road vehicle influenced by the GT3 racecar. extreme visual adjustments include a carbon fibre reinforced plastic bonnet as well as aerodynamic body set with a big rear wing for additional downforce.
Power jumps to 622bhp – making the Black series the fastest as well as a lot of powerful production vehicle ever developed by the AMG tuning division. aggressive weight saving procedures include carbon ceramic brakes all-round, a stripped back interior as well as titanium exhaust system which all indicate that the Black series ideas the scales at 1,625kgs – a full kilos less than the basic car.
However this manic performance does come at a cost as well as the SLS AMG Black series starts at a significant £229,935 on the road – similar to a Ferrari FF or Lamborghini Aventador hypercars. Both new versions of the SLS are offered to buy now.