Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, ML450 HYBRID to debut at 2009 LA Auto Show

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, 2011 Releases, Auto Shows, Hybrids, Green News, Mercedes-Benz

At the 2009 LA Auto Show early next month, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will make its U.S. debut alongside the fuel-sipping ML450 HYBRID SUV, the first hybrid SUV from Mercedes-Benz.
We’re hoping Mercedes-Benz will offer some pricing details on the US-spec Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Earlier this week, it was announced that 563-hp SLS AMG will carry [...]

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG to offer more surprises, convertible and Black Series on the way?

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz

We reported last week that the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG may spawn a smaller sports car that will compete against the likes of the Porsche 911. According to a senior source that spoke with AutoCar, the car is already in planning.
“Mercedes’ management has been very supportive of AMG’s efforts in developing the SLS,” the senior [...]

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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG European prices start at €177,310

Posted: Nov 16, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Mercedes-Benz

Starting today, Europeans will be able to order the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG for a starting price of 177,310 euros ($265,513 USD). Deliveries of the new high-performance Benz coupe will begin in Spring 2010.
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Refresher: Power comes from a 6.2L V8 making 563-hp with a maximum torque of 479 lb-ft [...]

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Video: Crash testing the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Posted: Nov 13, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Mercedes-Benz, Videos

What could be more fun than crashing a six-figure supercar that isn’t even on the market yet? Yes, the little things in life happen to be the most pleasing.
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Refresher: Power comes from a 6.2L V8 making 563-hp with a maximum torque of 479 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an [...]

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG to spawn smaller stand-alone model

Posted: Nov 12, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Mercedes-Benz

According to a report by PistonHeads, Mercedes-Benz’s AMG division is planning another stand-alone sports car as a follow up to the new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing. The model would be a smaller V8 coupe that will compete with the likes of the Porsche 911.
As of right now, Mercedes-Benz is focused on a successful launch [...]

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Gullwing 300SL Panamericana is an SLS AMG that looks more Gullwing-ish

Posted: Nov 06, 2009

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, Tuner Cars

Wish that the new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG looked more like the old Gullwing? Well, ever since the launch of the SLS AMG at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the folks at Gullwing-America have been working on their own version of the new Stuttgart supercar – the Gullwing 300SL Panamericana.
After seeing the new 2011 SLS [...]

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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG hangs out with its Gullwing predecessors

Posted: Oct 13, 2009

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz

The new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG came to a recent gathering of classic 300 SL models in Sedona, California. Details on the event are limited; however, we do know that the show attracted more than 30 vehicles and many Gullwing fans.
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Refresher: Power comes from a 6.2L V8 making 563-hp with [...]

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Mercedes sticks to Magna, gives supplier SLS AMG body order

Posted: Oct 08, 2009

Filed under: Daimler, Industry News, Mercedes-Benz

Magna International has received an exclusive order from Daimler AG to build the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, a sign of faith that the Canadian company’s fifth-largest customer will not pull business from it as it plans to take over Opel.
Magna said that its Magna Steyr unit based in Austria’s Graz, where the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is [...]

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Video: 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG takes flight, lifted 42 meters in the air

Posted: Oct 07, 2009

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, Videos

With an aggressive looking cockpit, a 571-hp engine and two gullwing doors, you may think that the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG can probably take flight. Well, it just did… almost.
A hydraulic crane lifted the new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 42 meters high in the air and set it on the roof terrace of the Mercedes-Benz [...]

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Video: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster spotted testing

Posted: Sep 25, 2009

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, Spy Shots/Renderings, Videos

As reported earlier this week, Mercedes-Benz is working on a convertible version of the SLS AMG due out mid-2011. The folks at Auto Motor und Sport managed to catch a prototype testing near their headquarters. Check out the video after the jump.
Refresher: Power comes from a 6.2L V8 making 563-hp with a maximum torque of 479 [...]