LIGHTING
SYSTEM
The SLS’s dominance is underscored by six large air intakes and the wideset, vertical headlamps. The central bi-xenon low-beam headlamps with metallic wing element are framed by two LED blinkers above and two LED daytime running lights below.
WHEELS AND TIRES
Lightweight design was a key consideration with the wheels: weight-optimized AMG light-alloy wheels – 9.5 x 19 inch (front) and 11.0 x 20 inch (rear) – based on the innovative flowforming principle reduce the unsprung masses while increasing driving dynamics and suspension comfort. 265/35 R 19 (front) and 295/30 R 20 (rear) tires developed exclusively for AMG ensure optimum grip.
Sport Auto, Germany's specialist motoring magazine had called for a vote amongst its readers for 'The sportiest cars of 2011.' The SLS AMG not surprisingly came first. It was the gull-wing model's second appearance in a row on the winner's podium.
GULLWING DOORS
The spoiler integrated into the boot lid extends automatically at a speed of 120km/h and provides outstanding stability.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The AMG sports exhaust system with two integrated chromed twin tailpipes provides a unique, powerful and sonorous sound experience.
NOV — DEC 2012
Despite the low seating position typical of sports cars, the wide opening gullwing doors ensure easy entry and exit. The designers made sure that the doors had as large an opening angle as possible, which is why they swing up by 70 degrees. Another consideration that is just as important is that the distance between the opened doors and the road surface is an ample 1.50 metres, while the size of the passage between the opened doors and the upper of the side skirts is a generous 10.8 metres. The gullwing doors require less opening space than conventional coupe doors, and can be fully opened in a normal garage.
REAR WING