27 September 2010, 03:15 PM
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 made its official track debut the past weekend, on the four-hour race for the VLN Nurburgring endurance championship. This event is a part of the development and testing program of the SLS AMG GT3, which have been started in June 2010.
The test pilots were Bernd Scheinder (five DTM titles, one ITC championship and one FIA GT championship) and Thomas Jager (reigning Porsche Carrera Cup champion).
The car is powered by the famous 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 mat
25 August 2010, 02:10 PM
Introducing a highly refined version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, BRABUS is continuing to surprise its fans with exclusive ride developments. The brand-new BRABUS gullwing programme comprises styling and aerodynamic elements made of carbon fiber, lightweight forged rims, an electronically adjustable smooth-ride suspension unit, a titanium exhaust system with bypass gate, as well as special BRABUS leather upholstery with contrasting red stitching.
At the first glance, the BRABUS SLS AMG featu
09 July 2010, 04:13 PM
SLS AMG E-CELL is a state-of-the-art super sports car featuring zero-emission high-tech drive and boasting 535hp and 880Nm of torque. The gullwing with electric drive is part of the "AMG Performance 2015" programme aiming to improve fuel consumption and lower emissions. The four compact electric motors each achieve 12 000 rpm and are positioned near to the wheels. As a result, compared with wheel-hub motors the unsprung masses are substantially reduced. One transmission per axle transmits the po
23 June 2010, 04:56 PM
Kicherer, the renowned Germany-based Mercedes-Benz cars tuning expert has released its second and even more exclusive project based upon the recently launched, stellar Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The refined gullwing ride bears the name Kicherer SLS Supersport Black Edition and boasts some significant improvements in the area of performance and styling.
Visually, the SLS Supersport Black ride renders newly-shaped carbon-made front lip and rear diffuser, as well as a special matt-black foliation, w
31 May 2010, 02:13 PM
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG got one more award from a huge design competition organised by Germany's AUTO BILD magazine.
More than 200 000 readers of 21 European editions of the magazine voted for he new gull-wing model into top place as Europe's most attractive car. Furthermore, SLS AMG is awarded with Plus X Award for "high quality" and "design".
The previous model with gull-wing doors from Mercedes-Benz was the ledendary 300 SL, which was produced in 1954-1957. SLS AMG features one of the mo
21 April 2010, 11:25 AM
At the upcoming motor fair Auto China 2010, Mercedes-Benz is about to amaze the crowd with its latest amazing concept creation, the Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break concept car. Engineered to continue and expand even more the emotionally-appealing Coupe-based design of the FASCINATION concept car, the Shooting Beak concept represents a ultra-stylish, four-door, sporty ride with an estate rear.
The head-turning exterior of the Shooting Break concept excels at wide and flat forms backed by a long b
28 January 2010, 03:36 PM
After its stellar world debut at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt last year, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is now entering series production. The new gullwing will be manufactured in Sindelfingen, the largest of the Mercedes-Benz production plants.
Fully hand-built, the new SLS AMG will be manufactured in three different plants. The chassis and aluminium bodyshell are produced by Magna Steyr, one of the most highly respected system partners of Daimler. The 6.3-litre V8 AMG power unit wit
27 November 2009, 02:16 PM
Roaring in the garage, still waiting for its official market release, the widely anticipated 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG gets refinement programme after refinement programme.But true to their philosophy to make only conclusive enhancements to the basic AMG form and to keep the lines of the vehicle in essence, Kicherer presents its version of the new legendary Gullwing vehicle.
The new Kicherer SLS 63 CP excels in high-class aerodynamics and sporty stand. The German specialists have fitted the
27 November 2009, 11:49 AM
The creative Texas designer Arturo Alonso and his crew at Gullwing-America are ready with the first renders of a very interesting styling kit for the recently announced Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Clearly, equipped with the Panamericana body kit, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS looks more like its renowned predecessor – the classic Gullwing 300SL.
Gullwing-America’s SLS Panamericana conversion kit will feature seven body parts made of hybrid material (aluminum and carbon fiber), side vents, chrome gril
25 November 2009, 11:53 AM
The Berlin based tuner MEC Design is giving us a sneak preview of its future styling programme for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which market launch is scheduled for the spring of 2010. With its design studies, the European tuner is showing just how the new Gullwing might look after their extreme tuning refinements.
The first design study features a transformed SLS AMG front and extremely big 22-inch three piece bi-colour mecxtremeIII wheels. The Mercedes logo star has been moved above the grill
17 November 2009, 04:15 PM
From yesterday, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG can be ordered. Total price of the vehicle is 177,310 Euro ( including 19% VAT). Customers will be able to get further information about paint finishes, leather colours, standard equipment and optional extras available for the SLS AMG. They also can configure their dream vehicle online at the official sites of Mercedes-Benz.
"Following a high-profile world premiere at the IAA, we are very excited about the SLS AMG's commercial release on Monday. There is
06 October 2009, 04:46 PM
The new Gullwing from Mercedes-Benz was recently presented at the IAA Frankfurt 2009. Now the car will be shown at the MB Museum between the 6th and 16th of October this year. This will be an emotional experience for the visitors, said Michael Bock Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz Museum GmbH.
Under the hood of the SLS monster is installed the famous 6.2 litre V8 engine from AMG. It delivers 571hp and a monster torque of 650N/m. The SLS is boosted to a 100km/h in 3.8 seconds, really an amaz