Mercedes has caused history to repeat itself as they have come out with a roadster version for one of their popular coupes. This trend was seen in the SLR McLaren and will now repeat itself with the SLS AMG coupe version. The SLS AMG Roadster will be revealed in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but right now the car is under extreme testings.
In terms of design, the roadster version will remain faithful to the coupe version. However, it will drop the gullwing doors in favor of more traditional units. The SLS Roadster will be offered with Mercedes’ traditional retractable soft-top which can be opened and closed electrohydraulically while on the move up to 30 mph.
The Mercedes SLS AMG roadster version will be powered by a 6.3-liter V8 engine with 563 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. However, being a much heavier model, it will rocket from 0 to 60mph in 4.0 seconds before topping out at approximately 192 mph.
in Europe, prices will start from ? 195,160, or about $278,000 at the current exchange rates. The MErcedes’ US debut will be made later this fall.
UPDATE 06/06/2011:A most unlikely source for an auto review took place as tennis superstar, Roger Federer, was given the keys to a Mercedes SLS AMG so he could loosen it up on the streets of Dubai. While the whole video was actually shot back in March, it was only released a few days ago since the car has now been officially introduced. Federer, the record holder for most Grand Slam wins in a career, failed to win the French Open yesterday, but even in his moment of disappointment, he can take solace in the fact that he was able to get behind the wheel of an SLS AMG Roadster even before the drop-top supercar hit the market. That’s more than any of us could ever wish for.
UPDATE 06/06/2011 #2:Mercedes has unveiled a pretty cool online configurator for the SLS AMG Roadster that allows fans to customize every aspect of the sports car. Enjoy!
UPDATE 07/19/11: Jay Leno is at it again, this time with a Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster. Always on top of anything automotive, the veteran comedian and certified pistonhead has taken plenty of cars on test drives in the past, much to our collective envy. This time around, Leno takes the SLS AMG Roadster on one of his customary run-arounds and knowing him, he’s got plenty to say about this Merc masterpiece. Head on after the jump to watch his review!
Hit the jump to read more about the new Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster.
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 June 2011 10:00 EST.
Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/mercedes/2011-mercedes-sls-amg-roadster-ar95101.html
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