The 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

 

Germany's best grand tourer and modern muscle car 

 

 

 

     Are you a muscle car nut? Are you tired of the typical American muscle and wanted something from...I don't know German? If you said yes to both questions the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the car for you.

     Based on an updated version of the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing the SLS AMG features similar gullwing doors that operate on gas struts. Despite being modern the people at Mercedes-Benz decided not to add an electronic feature that allows the driver to close the doors automatically making closing them manually difficult.

     Anyway let's move on to the engine. The SLS AMG uses a powerful 6.2 liter DOHC V-8 that delivers 583 muscular horsepowers and a maximum torque of 6,800. There is also a more powerful V-12 option. The car also delivers 479 lb. ft. of torque at 4,750 revs. Top speed of the SLS AMG is 120 km/h. Zero to sixty takes 3.6 seconds. The SLS AMG is rear-wheel drive.

     The SLS AMG uses a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The car can deliver 0.98 g-forces and has a maximum mileage of 13/17 mpg. Extra features include a sport and sport plus mode which hardens the suspension. The coupe uses carbon-ceramic brakes while the roadster uses iron brakes. The SLS AMG's exterior is made of carbon fiber.

      Let's talk price now. The SLS AMG costs $202,425 which is average in terms of supercar prices across the world.