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For the first time in the history of the company stretching over 40 years, Mercedes-Benz brand is effectively presented a vehicle was developed in house, the Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS. The super sports car serves up a Proposition interesting with a unique technology package: aluminum spaceframe body with gullwing doors, AMG 6.3-liter V8 first-growth engine hp 420 kW / 571 vertex and dry sump lubrication, seven-speed transmission your feet in a configuration and sport transaxle suspension wishbones with aluminum. Ideas before / after weight distribution of 48 to 52 percent and lower the vehicle’s center are the risks to the concept of uncompromising sports car.

“Mercedes-Benz is presenting an exhilarating super sports car in the guise of the new Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS, is bound to set pulses of all racing enthusiasts that little more faster. The Mercedes-Benz AMG is the SLS emotions and simple reagent for Mercedes-Benz brand and is set to become one of the most alluring of sports cars by the time we “, says Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of Assembly of Daimler AG and Head of Automotive Mercedes-Benz.

“Customers will experience with Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS the expertise of our manufacturers of SUVs Mercedes-AMG, built more than 40 years of car racing, along with all kinds of scintillating of which only a top athlete from Mercedes-Benz stable can provide “, says Volker Mornhinweg, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

New Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS provides purist, Styling particular, the dynamics and driving Mercedes hallmark daily practicality and safety. During the development of new ‘Gullwing’, the development of AMG put their faith in the value of the knowledge of experts from the Mercedes Technology Center (MTC) in Sindelfingen. The purpose of this development has been moved to the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG ‘Gullwing’ the perfect synthesis of the strengths of the Mercedes-Benz and AMG brand.

Consistent lightweight design thanks to aluminum

The base is designed as a highly talented, dynamic, super sports cars with low-slung between the front-engine is also set to feed through to the proportions as well as concepts optimized lightweight body : for the first time, Mercedes-Benz AMG and are presented with a car chassis and aluminum body. Compared with traditional steel design, this results in a significant saving weight, illustrate a clear plan DIN kerb weight 1620 kg excluding the driver.

New development including a bodyshell aluminum spaceframe. This exclusive design of intelligent lightweight design with outstanding power – such distribution dynamics superlative drive. Naturally, the aluminum spaceframe meet all requirements for safety and acceptance hallmark Mercedes-Benz quality that may apply to any sports car by Mercedes-Benz star. Although the lower position to sit in a car sporting the typical fashion, gullwing doors wide open easy to get in and out of the vehicle.

Fine-tuned AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine developing 420 kW/571 hp

Fined AMG-tuned 6.3-liter V8 reaches a peak output of 420 kW/571 hp at 6800 rpm, so the transfer Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS to one of the best cars in the sport. A power to weight ratio of 2.84 kg / hp to the history of the vehicle weight low. Eight-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine provides maximum Torque 650 Nm at 4750 rpm. The ‘Gullwing’ accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.8 seconds, before going to a top speed of 315 km / h (all figures are provisional). M159 network cards, the high-revving V8 with displacement engine of 6208 cubic centimetres has been thoroughly reengineered compared with the M156 entry-level engine boasts and all the hallmarks of the racing engine.

Principal measures in increased production, including all new Intake system, reworked the valve train and camshafts, the use of flow-optimized steel tube headers and exhaust dethrottling system. This results in better cylinder charging, which feeds through to increased output to 420 kW / 571 hp Torque with a maximum of 650 Nm. Eight-cylinder engine swiftly to respond to the movement of the accelerator pedal, demonstrate more pronounced revving high flexibility in the entire Assembly. The switch to the dry sump lubrication and also to a lower position of the engine in the car. And reduce the vehicle’s center is also the risk of paved highways lateral and exhilarating driving dynamics.

With perfect design, light and power

The use of high power components for increased load compensates the engine related to the higher output. Forged pistons, a strengthened crankshaft bearing, crankcase optimized structure, with improved lubrication through a demand for high performance oil pump ensures optimal durability.

Although the higher load, the weight of the M159 was further reduced. The Oscillating forged pistons as they play a special value in this role. With the goal of optimisation, the weight of the engine has been further reduced, resulting in a kerb weight of 206 kg, and in turn, a power to weight ratio of 0.36 kg / hp. The AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine as such, provide the best number by far in comparison with competitors.

Catalytic allow sophisticated technology to convert current and future exhaust emission standards as Europe: 5, LEV and ULEV 2 will be met. The friction-optimized twin-wire-arc-sprayed (TWAS) that the cylinder walls – a process that is still exclusive to AMG – also reduce fuel consumption, because the needs, map end-optimized level with the regulations generator management. With the purpose to use-efficiency improvement measures, fuel consumption for the Mercedes-Benz SLS 13 AMG liters of Super Plus per 100 km (NEDC combined, provisional figures).

Your feet with transmission transaxle configuration and Torque tube

The AMG 6.3-liter V8 and a rich, bring the power of it through an ultra-light carbon-fiber driveshaft in the rear axle – similar to the setup used on the C-Class DTM race car travel. The transfer is mounted in the rear (transaxle principle) and is connected to the engine through a tube in Torque.

A carbon-fiber shaft rotates at engine speed in Torque tube. The benefits of this solution complex with the rigid link between the engine and transmission, and in turn the optimal support for the force and Torque generated. A pair of new AMG transmission with seven foot care Gears transfer power. The transfer boasts gear changes quickly without loss of tractive force. Drivers have a choice of four different driving modes, from very comfortable to play, as well as a RACESTART function. Traction to the optimal schedule of the mechanical lock, which is integrated in the compact transmission casing.

Choosing a solution with the engine between the front-plus transaxle ensuring a configuration ideally before / after weight distribution of 48 to 52 percent. Mounting the engine behind the front axle has created conditions ideal for the consummate driver with accurate steering dynamics, first-class agility, low inertia with spontaneous Directional changes and excellent traction. The suspension technology is a combination of high standards: wheel location history of the two wishbones centers and carriers are made of lightweight forged aluminum. The ‘Gullwing’ comes with 3-stage ESP ® as standard, providing the driver with access to three “ESP ON”, “ESP SPORT” and “ESP OFF” at the push of a button.

Ceramic composite brakes, improved the flow-wheel

The AMG high-performance composite brakes ensure all they are very short stopping distances even under very large load. Newly developed, optional ceramic composite brake discs with larger brakes ensure better, even brake performance and lower unsprung them. The ceramic brake disk will perform reliably, even at higher temperature operation due to their greater hardness, all associated with an impressive weight reduction of about 40 percent. Light-weight design is also considered a solution to the wheel: Weight-optimized AMG light-alloy wheels – 9.5 x 19 inch (front) and 11.0 x 20 inch (after) – creative based on the principles of forming the flow-reducing unsprung are increasing, driving and suspension dynamics comfortable. 265/35 R 19 (front) and 295/30 R 20 (on) tyres developed exclusively for AMG ensure optimum grip.

The design and development phase for the super sports car was on the last quarter of 2006. The vehicle test program will be completed in late 2009. Meanwhile, the reinterpretation of the legendary ‘Gullwing’ is expected to be launched in spring 2010.