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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
#88 • Germany • 2010 - 2014 • Supercar / Hypercar

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

The 21st Century Gullwing Resurrected

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is globally revered as a definitive milestone in automotive history. Featuring a 6.2L M159 Naturally Aspirated AMG V8 delivering 571 - 631 HP, it achieved an illustrious legacy of the 21st century gullwing resurrected.

Technical Specifications

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Key Highlights

  • First car designed and developed entirely from the ground up by Mercedes-AMG
  • Dramatic upwards-opening Gullwing doors with explosive charge release in rollovers
  • Official Formula One Safety Car for five consecutive seasons

Development History & Cultural Legacy

The development of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (2010 - 2014) represents a watershed moment for Mercedes-Benz AMG and the automotive industry. Engineered in Germany during the 2010s-Present, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 6.2L M159 Naturally Aspirated AMG V8 paired with a AMG Speedshift 7-speed dual-clutch allowed it to reach 317 - 336 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (3.6s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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