Mercedes - Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Coupe Official Pics

[HeilSvenska]

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Ooooh. I like this. No doubt it'll be powered by one of Mercedes' maniacal supercharged V8s, almost matching the SLR in downright power. The cabin looks miles better than the SLR's. And it looks like it comes in actual colors, not just greytone. Me likey. AND IT'S GOT GULLWINGS!!! I'm a sucker for pointlessly elaborate apertures.

[fordgt84]

i like it too :thumbup:

[5vz-fe]

So far so good, let's hope they don't screw up the gull wing image

[mayer]

I like the swoopy rear in the rendered drawing; you can see the original shape in there. Not digging the front too much. It's too "blocky" and doesn't seem to mesh well with the rear curves. The interior looks decent, but nothing gasp-worthy.

[RC45]

Cant they outlaw foottraffic to get away from these ugly pedestrian friendly front ends?

[enzoferrari]

I dont like it.

[HeilSvenska]

http://4wheelsnews.com/images/2009/july/mercedes-benz/sls/mercedes-benz-sls-amg.jpg

[fordgt84]

hmm i'll wait for more pics to pass judgement

[HeilSvenska]

All AMG product

Engine
6.3L AMG "M159" V8
571hp / 479lb-ft
7-speed dual-clutch semiautomatic manual transmission

All-aluminum spaceframe
48/52 weight distribution
Target curb weight of 1620kg/3571lb

Estimated performance
0-100kph in 3.8 sec
Top speed: 196mph

First review
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=152606

[Chaos in 1983!]

I have the feeling this is gonna be an awesome car, what I do not like though is it being right below the SLR, this should be the top MB car...

[mayer]

I have the feeling this is gonna be an awesome car, what I do not like though is it being right below the SLR, this should be the top MB car...

The edmunds.com review seems to imply this is a much better car than the SLR. It's down a little on horsepower but seems to make it up in spades with a better transmission, less weight, better driver feedback, and superior handling. It'll also probably be much more affordable (for rich people).

I'm sure down the line, AMG will make further tweaks to a special edition version that'll put the 722 to shame on the straightaways.

[HeilSvenska]

Leaked official pics!

http://cache-foo-04.gawkerassets.com/gawker/assets/images/12/2009/09/500x_04-2010-sls-amg-leak_04.jpg (http://jalopnik.com/5355130/2010-sls-amg-photos-get-leaky//gallery?selectedImage=1)

[mayer]

Not bad, but not really great either. I'm a little disappointed actually. This didn't translate as well from the original Gullwing, as the Ford GT did from the GT40. I'm sure it'll perform nicely from all the reviews I've read, but for the money, give me the 458 or LP560.

[Chaos in 1983!]

I think it looks magnificent, but like mayer says, for the money I could get something a whole lot more exciting...

[10000rpmlover]

oh did this not go well

[mayer]

HI-RES:
http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2010-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-0/full/ (http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2010-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-0)

The car's MUCH more bearable in silver than red. I'd get it in that Alubeam paint job if I had the cash.

[r2r]

Loving every bit of this car....well maybe except for the interior.

Interestingly to me the name implies that there might be non-AMG, "cheaper" version!

[martin100]

looks nice indeed :-)

[Mattk]

Brutal-looking, I like it. And the gull-wing doors aren't supposed to be pointless. They make entry and exit easier, especially in tight spaces.

[79TA]

^ Well, that's if the gull wings have room to open.

Looking at the configurator, it looks like they'll be pretty practical.
http://www.mercedes-amg.com/#/sls

So far I like the look of the car though it seems odd when looked at from the side.

[MidEngine4Life]

I love it. I like how it stays true to the original 300

( Wallpapers http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/2010/top-2010-Mercedes-Benz-SLS-AMG.htm )

[mayer]

I change my mind, it looks much, much better in motion...and it sounds awesome!

YouTube

[5vz-fe]

They should put a variable exhaust for both quiet and loud driving.

This one definitely looks much better and unique than the SLR.