Video: Roger Federer test drives 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster

June 6, 2011June 6, 2011 Omar Rana 2012, Celebrities, Convertibles, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, Roadsters, SLS AMG, SLS AMG Roadster, Sports Cars, Supercars

The media still has to wait to get its first crack at test-driving the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. However, the company gave tennis champion Roger Federer the exclusive opportunity to test-drive the drop-top SLS before it even comes out.

Watch as Roger puts the roadster through its paces – hit the jump for the video.

Click here for our original post on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster comes from the 6.3L V8 front-mid engine making 563-hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transaxle transmission and a sports suspension with aluminum double wishbones. The Adaptive AMG Sport Suspension with electronically controlled damping is available as an option and allows the damping characteristics to be modified at the touch of a button. Using the AMG DRIVE UNIT, the driver is allowed to pick from three different suspension modes including Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus. The fabric soft-top of the 2012 SLS AMG Roadster opens and closes in just 11 seconds and can be operated on the move at speeds of up to 31 mph.