Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG--D&M Motorsports Test Drive Review 2012 Chris Moran
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- An in-depth review of Mercedes' newest world-class supercar, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Hosted by Chris Moran. SEE OVER 100 IN-DEPTH AUTO REVIEWS @ www.SUPERCARNETWORK.com.
It's five and a half feet long. It weighs 8.8 pounds. Height of an adult female, weight of a gallon or so of gas-these are the critical dimensions of the carbon-fiber driveshaft running between the engine and the rear-mounted transaxle in the new Mercedes SLS AMG. We note this here because, despite the car's retro-gullwing looks, the SLS is utterly bleeding edge-both in terms of its technical attributes and what it represents for Mercedes' in-house tuner. It is not simply a Mercedes with bigger wheels and a breathed-upon V-8 or V-12. It is, down to its churning carbon-fiber core, AMG's first dedicated automobile and the very antithesis of the overly complex and overweight half-million-dollar Mercedes SLR McLaren.
"The SLS is a serious super sports car," says AMG chief of development Tobias Moers before taking a shot at the SLR, a carbon-fiber-bodied car that still managed to weigh in at 3858 pounds. "Our SLS weighs only 3572 pounds," he says, nearly 300 pounds lighter than the McMerc. Keeping the 182.6-inch-long, two-seat SLS's mass in check is its entirely aluminum construction (save for that driveshaft and steel A-pillars), a first for Mercedes-Benz. The aluminum structure weighs just 531 pounds, Mercedes says.
The most distinctive aspect of the SLS's appearance is, of course, its roof-hinged gullwing doors, an homage to the iconic 300SL Gullwing. But AMG personnel took pains to point out that the doors are the only thing the SLS has in common with the 300SL. "We do not build a retro car at all!" AMG boss Volker Mornhinweg explains sharply. "In fact, we think it is the most advanced super sports car you can buy today."
Those gullwing doors look spectacular. Unlike with the original SL, where one had to slide over a wide sill because of the space-frame structure underneath, it's easy to access the SLS's cabin. There's only one issue: Riders need long arms to reach the distant handles at the bottom of each door to pull them closed.
The interior is simple and uncluttered, much like a current SL roadster's. While the car's structure is a pure AMG design, most of the parts, except for the shifter, are from the Mercedes bin. The instrument cluster is clear and easy to read, and we love the round HVAC vents. The center console has an aluminum finish, with carbon fiber an option.
Press the starter button on the center console, and the now-familiar, AMG-designed 6.2-liter V-8 awakens with an angry yelp. The idle is deep, and the revs rise and fall race-car swiftly. Code-named M159, the engine is basically a reengineered version of the M156 unit that's fitted to AMG's "63" models. The M159 comes with an all-new magnesium intake, forged pistons in place of cast ones, and optimized tubular exhaust headers. The engineers also switched from a wet sump to a dry arrangement, allowing the engine to be mounted lower to benefit the SLS's center of gravity. The maximum output of 563 horsepower is delivered at 6800 rpm, and peak torque of 479 pound-feet comes at 4750 rpm.
In order to satisfy emissions standards-EU5, LEVII, ULEV-the Bosch ME 9.7 AMG engine management is set up to recharge the battery during deceleration. It's another way of trying to eke out decent fuel economy, which, based on Mercedes' European estimates, should equate to roughly 13 mpg city and 20 highway.
-Car and Driver, November 2009
That's my favorite super car
It's only around $200,000
the legend of sls gullwing continues. awesome!
GO SLS AMG!
@dandmmotorsports I believe the other reason is because the actual displacement is 6.208 liters, and (German?) tax laws require Benz to identify it as a 6.3. I'm not positive on that though. I really think Benz is the most amazing, best manufacturer in the world, making cars truly comparable to Ferraris and Rolls, the best car in the world (S class), the best off roader in the world (G), the best safety and technology, and a great heritage!
lol seriously..I kept checking back to CCD and it was just the same R32 video nothing new and then accidentally i came across a video with the title Chris Moran and i was like hey i know that name and i saw his loser haircut and was so happy to have finally found his new channel
Trully a piece of art,i found it the most unique design in motorcarworld. But not necessarily the most beautifull. Still,when you look at each specific part of the car,you discover that it has soul. Like it lives. For example,separate the back from the front. The frontlight,just beautifull
thats weird, you look at jay lenos video of his SLS AMG he had the same guy build that engine :O
Not going to lie your Jeremy Clarkson accent is pretty good and so is the car great review
now i know why chicagocarsdirect stopped making videos
How much for that car ? Is it still available
I knew that intro music sounded familiar! Good to see you again, Chris! Tried to find your new channel earlier but with no luck and now I came across it purely accidentally, lol.
Best modern car!
When I'm covered with goosebumps and feel giddy with excitement, I know I'm in love. :)
i can smell that burning rubber through my pc
Love your impression of Jeremy Clarkson haha, beautiful car
intro song please???