Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster pricing announced
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1st November, 2011
Perfect proportions and purist lines for an exciting presence: the
design of the SLS AMG Roadster stirs the emotions. Whether with the soft top open or closed, the Roadster exudes
passionate sportiness and sheer exclusivity. The new super sports car reinterprets the breathtaking lines of the
iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster from the 1950s, and continues the legend of exciting sports cars bearing the
Mercedes star.
The short overhangs characterise the 'athletic' proportions as strongly as the overall engineering concept for this
super sports car, with its low-mounted front-mid engine and dual clutch transmission in a transaxle configuration.
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Powerful AMG V8 engine with 420 kW
The SLS AMG Roadster has the same engine as the gullwing model. The 6.2-litre V8 with a peak output of 420 kW at
6,800 rpm makes the open-top SLS one of the most powerful sports cars in its segment. The open-top SLS AMG accelerates
from zero to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, reaches 200 km/h in 11.3 seconds and has a top speed of 317 km/h (electronically
limited) – which means that the Roadster has a performance comparable to the gullwing variant.
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Cylinder arrangement |
V8 |
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Cylinder angle |
90° |
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Valves per cylinder |
4 |
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Displacement |
6,208 cc |
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Bore x stroke |
102.2 x 94.6 mm |
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Cylinder spacing |
109 mm |
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Compression ratio |
11.3 : 1 |
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Output |
420 kW at 6,800 rpm |
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Max. torque |
650 Nm at 4,750 rpm |
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Maximum engine speed |
7,200 rpm |
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Engine weight (dry) |
205 kg |
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Fuel consumption (combined) |
13.3 l/100 km |
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CO2 emissions |
311 g/km |
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Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h |
3.8 s |
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Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h |
11.3 s |
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Top speed |
317 km/h |
Eight airbags and Blind Spot Assist as an Australian standard
The sophisticated body structure with its fixed roll-over protection system is perfectly complemented by the very
latest restraint systems. Three-point seat belts with reversible belt tensioners and belt force limiters, plus eight
airbags, are provided as standard passive safety features for occupants of the SLS AMG Roadster. The airbag system
includes two adaptive airbags for the driver and passenger, a kneebag for each, two sidebags integrated into the
sports seats and two separate window-bags deploying from the door beltlines.
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The new, standard Blind Spot Assist further improves active safety. This visual and acoustic warning system uses
the short-range sensors of the PARKTRONIC system to detect vehicles in the driver's blind spot. If the system
registers another vehicle in the blind spot, the driver is warned by a red triangle appearing in the relevant exterior
mirror. An acoustic warning is given in addition if he nonetheless activates the indicators.
The SLS AMG Roadster will be available through Australian Mercedes-Benz dealerships during January 2012.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG manufacturer's list price* (MLP*)
- SLS AMG coupe: $468,820*
- SLS AMG Roadster: $487,500*
NOTE: * Manufacturer's List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery fees and the numerous statutory
charges (commonly known as on-road costs). Additionally, please note that all prices, fees and charges are
subject to change without notice, as are the specifications.
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