2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT

Mercedes presents a new top model of its super sports car: Mercedes Benz SLS AMG GT. 591 hp, a new suspension and a revised gear to make the cars even fitter for the race track. But of course you want the feel as a coupe and a roadster GT also available on public roads at home.

2013 mercedes sls amg gt

More power and shorter switching times
The standard of the SLS-known 6.2-liter V8 in the GT model makes 20 hp more. The now achieved 591 horsepower are reached by motor-side measures to dethrottling in conjunction with an increase of peak pressure. The maximum torque of 650 Nm remains unchanged. Direct and spontaneous presents itself on the rear axle placed seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox AMG Speedshift DCT: For manual gear selection via shift paddles should be made to the gear changes much more quickly than before. The tangible for the driver's reaction time is expressed by shifting harder. The automatic throttle function when downshifting is distinctive from the Mercedes SLS AMG GT.

In 3.7 seconds to 100 and 320 km / h
In the performance, the GT variant, easy-to: completes the sprint from zero to 100 km, the top version of a tenth faster than the conventional SLS - in 3.7 seconds. 200 km is reached after 11.2 seconds. The top speed is now 317 instead of 320 km / h For enhanced driving dynamics ensures a newly developed chassis, called "AMG Ride Control Performance." It has a tighter Feder and no need for a "comfort" mode. The prevention of roll and pitch movements should allow an even better race track performance. Mercedes promises for the GT version correspondingly faster lap times on race tracks as the regular SLS.

Visual accents inside and out
Recognize the Mercedes SLS AMG GT is on a darkened headlights, taillights and red painted brake calipers. The wing-shaped cross fin and the large star on the radiator grille are also held in high gloss as the mirrors and the fins on the hood and fenders. The AMG logo on the right rear cover bears the words "GT."

The inside matt black alloy wheels in a ten-spoke design are fitted with tires of size 265/35 R 19 front and 295/30 R 20 rear tires. The interior is sporty and elegant. The sports seats have a seat centers in Alcantara and an embossed AMG emblem in the headrest. The door panels are covered with Alcantara.

In combination with the black interior is red seat belts on board. The decorative stitching on the seats are on the center console and the door linings likewise kept in red. The sports steering wheel with flattened lower rim carries a red twelve-Clock-mark.

Launch for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT in October 2012.