Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing

It is said that Mercedes-Benz AMG Gullwing SLS is to pass a long process before it can finally be realized. Five years have passed since the first car is still a concept and now with the Mercedes-Benz proudly presented the product to be evidence that the Mercedes-Benz can also look very sporty. And reportedly, is also designed Gullwing differ from products Mercedes-Benz before.

Philosophy which was announced from the beginning is to make a car with a weight as light as possible but the construction is as solid as possible and not two things that can go hand in hand. From the initial concept was then found a solution using an aluminum space frame and aluminum body shell. Body made by Magna Steyr in Austria, which also donated the design of this seagull wings. Car body is then sent to Sindelfingen, Germany to be assembled with other components.

Machine is a machine-mounted V-8 DOHC with a capacity of 32 fruits valve 6.2-liter, the same as those attached to the AMG Hammer. This machine does not simply adopted it but has undergone many modifications including the use of Dry-Sump lubrication, repairs to the camshaft, crankcase, crankshaft, and exhaust gas systems. Result, this machine could spit out the power of 563 horsepower.

Combined with a total weight of only around 1.630kg no wonder if the car is capable of reaching Gullwing speed 100km per hour in just 3.7 seconds. Data also mentioned that this car can reach speeds of almost 315km per hour. With this reliable as the engine, fuel consumption obviously can not be too frugal. But at least for one liter of fuel. Gullwing is still able to cover the distance of about 9 km. Of course it still depends on traffic flow conditions and the way you drive.

Car and Driver tested the car which had commented this car is fit for use for consumption on the highway than in the circuit. Clearly, this site could be fascinated by interior design SLS Mercedes-Benz AMG Gullwing is a combination of elegance and simplicity impression. Structuring devices on the dashboard controls were calculated with a mature look as the driver could reach each of these devices with ease.

Lane left another. This site calls it a car Gullwing very inspired retro design with unique knick-knacks here and there. For the inside, this site says is very similar to an aircraft cockpit design. One thing that also commented on this site is all about suspension is capable of 47/53 weight distribution and installation of dual A-arms with rods on the fourth track wheels.