Wednesday 30 November 2011

Mercedes SLS AMG

Trying to look classy and modern, both at the same time can be tricky, especially for a car. But the blokes at Mercedes seem to have got the formula just right. The SLS AMG is just that. Classy, modern, sleek, handsome and what not. Its the perfect car to take for your red carpet event. That said its very exclusive and has got the charm of the legendary 300SL. This was a completely in house development by AMG. And those three special letters hint that this baby has some very serious muscle under the hood. 6.2 litres, 8 cylinders in a v configuration,  and all that resulting in a power output of a humongous 571 PS of max power and tarmac wrenching 650 NM of  torque. Theses figures are enough to propel it to 62mp/h in 3.8 seconds, which is faster than you can read this sentence. It will go on to attaining a top speed of 197 mp/h, doing all this in utmost style and fashion. And did I mention those gorgeous doors?

Data

  • Wheelbase: 105.5 in (2680 mm)
  • Length 182.6 in (4638 mm)
  • Width 76.3 in (1939 mm)
  • Height 49.7 in (1262 mm)
  • Rims: 9.50 × 19 in (front), 11 × 20 in (rear), forged aluminium
  • Tyres: 265/35 R 19 (front), 295/30 R 20 (rear)
  • Kerb Weight: 3562.48 lb (1620 kg)
  • Power-to-weight ratio: 348 bhp/tonne
  • Weight-to-power ratio: 2.78 kg (6.1 lb)/ 1 PS (0.74 kW)]

Engine

  • M 159, liquid-cooled V8 Four-stroke engine, cylinder bank angle 90°
  • Four valves/cylinder, DOHC
  • Forged and balanced crankshaft
  • Forged pistons
  • Two 74 mm (2.91 in) throttles
  • Bosch ME 9.7 ECU, electronic fuel injection
  • Tubular steel exhaust headers
  • Bore x stroke: 102.2 mm (4.02 in) × 94.6 mm (3.72 in)
  • Displacement: 378.835 cu in (6.20799 L)
  • Power: 571 PS (420 kW; 563 hp) at 6800 rpm
  • Power per litre: 92 PS (68 kW; 91 hp)
  • Torque: 650 N·m (480 lb·ft) at 4750 rpm
  • Torque per litre: 104.7 N·m (77.2 lb·ft)
  • Max. 7200 rpm
  • Engine lubrication: dry sump
  • Weight: 206 kg (450 lb)

SLS AMG doing the tunnel barrel act on the hands of  Micheal Schumacher

German supercar shootout by motor trend
                                          

Topgear SLS AMG vs. Lambo LP570
                                         
                                 


































                                                                               
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