Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT (2013) | The new SLS AMG GT demonstrates the sort of potential lies in the which AMG's super sports cars. With its even higher levels of performance, the SLS AMG GT excites out on the race track in particular by Emotionally Providing an enjoyable and passionate driving experience. The AMG logo on the right of the boot lid also features the additional letters "GT". The AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission located on the rear axle is more direct and spontaneous in the manual "M" transmission mode: thanks to newly developed and optimized gear change transmission control functions, it has been possible to shorten reaction time significantly. Overall, the optimization of the dual clutch transmission complements the sporty nature of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT perfectly.

The SLS AMG Coupé Presented in 2009 was the first vehicle independently developed by Mercedes-AMG. The spectacular gullwing models was Followed in 2011 by the open-top SLS AMG Roadster as well as the SLS AMG GT3 racing sports car customer. Having secured 26 Victories and the FIA GT3 European championship title, the SLS AMG GT3 was the most Successful Newcomer to the world of motorsport in 2011. With the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT, available as a Coupé and Roadster, the models range has now grown to five variants. The sixth models is expected to follow in 2013 in the form of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL: Mercedes-AMG is planning an exclusive series-production run of the purely electric-driven super sports car. The specific assembly area for the SLS AMG is located in the largest Mercedes-Benz production plant in Sindelfingen. The AMG 3.6-liter V8 engine comes directly from the AMG engine workshops in Affalterbach, where it is hand-assembled According to the traditional "one man, one engine" philosophy.

The interior too features a consistently sporty design: the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT combines the high-quality, exclusive ambience of a true AMG models with the functional atmosphere of a racing car. The black interior appointments are combined with red seat belts, plus all of the contrasting stitching on the AMG sports seats, the center console and the door panel lining is finished in red too. The floor mats also feature red edging. The AMG high-gloss black trim on the center console and door panel lining perfectly matches the high-gloss black edging on the adjustable cross-shaped water vents and the high-gloss real metal insert on the AMG Performance steering wheel with flattened lower section.

The newly developed AMG RIDE CONTROL Performance suspension also enhances the vehicle's sportiness. In the case of the SLS AMG GT, Mercedes-AMG has combined the sophisticated suspension layout with twin aluminum wishbones all round and variable, electronically controlled damping. Compared with the AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension, new AMG RIDE CONTROL the Performance suspension features stiffer Basically spring / damper tuning and dispenses with "Comfort" mode. The control algorithm of the AMG RIDE CONTROL Performance suspension reacts best to fluctuations in the road surface with a Tendency towards lower levels damper force.