Additionally, Mercedes has created a hard-core, 622 horsepower variant called the SLS AMG for truly performance-focused drivers.Underneath its elongated hood, the SLS AMG features a 6.2-liter V8 that's incredibly responsive in addition to being one of the more operatic engines currently in production.For the new model year, Mercedes has tweaked the engine for an additional 20 horsepower, bringing the total up to 583 horsepower at 6800 rpm. Torque remains at 479 lb-ft at 4750 rpm.
A three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel finished in perforated nappa leather and four turbine-inspired air vents lend the cabin a bit of unique flair.The standard sound system is a six-speaker, 100-watt AM/FM/CD/DVD setup, but audiophiles will want to opt for the available 1,000-watt Bang & Olufsen upgrade unit with 11 speakers - including 250-watt subwoofers on the parcel shelves and two illuminated 50-watt tweeters on the dash. With six cubic feet of trunk space, the SLS AMG has enough room for a weekend getaway's worth of luggage.
All of that power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle.The SLS AMG is fitted as standard with vented and grooved disc brakes with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers. Available as an option are enormous carbon ceramic brakes with rotors that measure 15.8 inches up front and 14.2 inches at the rear.Aside from steel A-pillars and a carbon-fiber driveshaft, the SLS AMG is constructed entirely from aluminum in the interest of weight savings.
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