Mercedes SLS AMG Meets its Ancestors

Mercedes SLS AMG

Beautiful cars on a beautiful day

By Michael Gauthier
October 13, 2009 6:03 PM
Filed Under: Classics, German, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes brought the new SLS AMG supercar to a gathering of classic 300 SLs in Sedona, California.

While details are limited, the event featured a 1955 300 SL Alloy Coupe (just one of 29) that was raced by Bruce Kessler and Lance Reventlow. Overall, the show attracted more than 30 vehicles and plenty of German car fans.

As we have previously reported, the SLS AMG features a 6.3-liter V8 engine with 420 kW (571 hp) and 650 Nm of torque. Backed up by a seven-speed transmission, the SLS accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 317 km/h (197 mph).

Source: teamspeed

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Tags: Mercedes SLS AMG, 2010 Mercedes SLS AMG, Mercedes SLS AMG Gullwing, Mercedes SL300, Mercedes Gullwing

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Comments

Wickedated

October 13, 2009 6:35 PM

The new Merc is definitely one hot ride, and compared with the older models, it's a well-executed modern day interpretation.

Siawa

October 13, 2009 6:54 PM

The design has definitely grown on me. Loving it.

b84

October 14, 2009 2:20 AM

:drooooooooooooooooolllll:

awhk

October 14, 2009 3:26 AM

"What a hideous grand son!!!"

carbonsigma

October 14, 2009 4:20 AM

Come on WCF, it's a 6.2L.

scratchy996

October 14, 2009 3:40 PM

this 6.3 AMG actually has 6.3l this time. it's not the normal 6.2l

thamzn

October 14, 2009 10:45 PM

6208 cc = 6.2-litre.

NauAudiS4

October 14, 2009 6:03 AM

*Ahem* That would be Sedona, Arizona. Not California. It works to check the internet for the facts, not copy off of other websites.

jerry05cod4

October 14, 2009 6:05 PM

smart ass in the houuuse!

NauAudiS4

October 14, 2009 10:58 PM

Just calling it as I see it (copied off of another website). Plus I lived 40 minutes from Sedona Arizona, and know that area rather well...

Alex_011

October 14, 2009 12:40 PM

Every time I look at 300 SL, coupe or roadster...God, thank you for the most beautiful cars ever!!! Flawless machines!!!

New SLS can't be compared with glorious 300 SL models but it is certainly one of a kind and beautiful modern day masterpiece from Merc AMG! I like it very much!

scratchy996

October 14, 2009 3:49 PM

i once saw a '58 SL roadster parked next to a F430 and a Gallardo. people totally ignored the modern cars and took pictures of the SL , they look fantastic in the flesh.

benzboy

October 15, 2009 12:24 PM

I so want an Gullwing, maybe Ill sell my SL63 and SLK and get one. Does anyone need a kidney? LOL Beautiful car. Like the old but practability makes me love the new more.

HEMI426

October 15, 2009 9:22 PM

I like this car a lot, but 4.6 metres for a sportscar is quite big.

HommeStar

October 16, 2009 12:50 AM

I am buttered all over this car!

I'll have you baby!

@ Hemi, it's actually quite a small car. If you actually look at its scale in reference to humans you'll see. The IAA photos are a good indicator of its size.

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