Tuesday, July 26, 2011

2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

Mercedes has caused history to repeat itself as they came out with a roadster version of one of its popular sedan. This trend was seen in SLR McLaren, and now will be repeated with the coupe version AMG SLS. SLS AMG Roadster will be shown in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but now the car in extreme tests.

From a design standpoint, the roadster version will stay true to the coupe version. However, it falls gull-wing doors in favor of more traditional ones. SLS Roadster will be offered with a traditional Mercedes retractable soft top that can be opened and closed electro on the run up to 30 miles / h.

Mercedes SLS AMG version of the roadster will be powered by a 6.3-liter V8 engine with 563 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. However, being much heavier than the model it will rocket from 0 to 60 miles per hour 4.0 seconds before topping out about 192 miles / hr

in Europe, prices start from € 195 160, or about $ 278,000 on current exchange rates. U.S. debut Mercedes "will be made later this fall.

2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

As coupe version, the roadster version will include a long hood, big wheels and short rear. Both coupe and roadster version is also built on an aluminum frame, but due to the omission of fixed roof and gull-wing doors for the Roadster, it was necessary to develop a strong side sills.

Tobias Moers said: "SLS AMG Roadster is a super-sports - as a coupe goes without saying that AMG is also determined to achieve superior dynamics of this open-top version.."

Roadster model will be further distinguished from the compartment with additional racks to support the windscreen frame and the central tunnel, rack mount is placed between the soft-top, and the fuel tank, which makes the rear axle is even tougher.

New Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster will be offered with a three-layer fabric soft top that is deposited over the place in Z-formation to save space. Sports car offers a low center of gravity and is designed for speeds up to 196 miles / hr.


2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster Interior
2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster Interior
2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

Under the hood of Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster will be presented to the same engine as the coupe: 6.3-liter V8, located mid-front, which will develop 571 hp and to 479 Nm. of torque. The engine will be paired with a dual-clutch seven-speed gearbox. Mercedes also announced that the Roadster will be able to reach a speed that is only miles / h in less than a coupe: 196 miles / hr.

2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster Engine
2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster Engine
New Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster will be on sale following its official debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Prices will start at $ 200,000. 2012 SLS AMG Roadster will make its U.S. debut in autumn 2011.

In Europe the car will cost from € 195 160, or about $ 278,000 on current exchange rates.


2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster
2011 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster

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