08.11.2009
First drives of the Mercedes SLS AMG are beginning to appear in the press following its recent launch, and whilst most reviews have been complimentary there have been some rumours emerging of tricky on-limit handling and a shortage of steering feel. But that’s not what this SLS AMG is all about though is it?
There has already been talk of a hotter Black-series version, a convertible and even an electrically powered SLS, but before we get carried away there’s still plenty to look at with the SLS AMG and Mercedes have produced a video of their own with driving duties performed by ex-DTM champion Bernd Schneider, just in case the hacks struggle to get to grips with their new 563 bhp supercar.
Meanwhile US tuner Gullwing America US have come up with an even more retro look for the SLS AMG, a little more 300 SL, a little less tasteful…
Comprising a body-kit made of aluminium and carbon fibre, re-profiled arches, 20″ wheels and plenty of alcantara and leather on the inside, the package is known as the “Panamericana”.
The SLS which was officially unveiled at the Frankfurt show in September is expected to go on sale in the UK from June 2010, the price? – a little over £150,000.
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Steve is a media, venture, and technology advisor and a former Partner at KPMG Consulting, PriceWaterhouse Coopers and Managing Partner at EIM - his clients range from global web and media companies to small start-ups. He formed Drivers Republic (DR) in 2007, the UK's first digital automotive magazine, with a team of EVO and Autocar writers before creating SkiddMark, and also writes as a guest contributor on Unruly Media’s Meme Machine blog and for Econsultancy’s digital marketing blog.
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Mike GT
November 9, 2009The English translation became annoying and I gave up on the video.
While I don’t think the new version really captures the beauty of the 300SL, that tuner version does make me glad Merc didn’t try to go too retro.
Steve Davies
November 9, 2009A rather contrived story line with our man Patrice who just happened to be wandering around a race track and then almost becomes roadkill as an SLS AMG flies past him.
I was waiting for the caption “this video was filmed on a closed track with a professional driver – please don’t walk on race tracks nor drive as close to pedestrians on the road..”
After seeing this I’d quite like to see an SLS being compared against an SLR on track – I suspect that the SLS would give it a fright as Patrice can attest to…
Mike GT
November 9, 2009The English translation became annoying and I gave up on the video.
While I don’t think the new version really captures the beauty of the 300SL, that tuner version does make me glad Merc didn’t try to go too retro.
Steve Davies
November 9, 2009A rather contrived story line with our man Patrice who just happened to be wandering around a race track and then almost becomes roadkill as an SLS AMG flies past him.
I was waiting for the caption “this video was filmed on a closed track with a professional driver – please don’t walk on race tracks nor drive as close to pedestrians on the road..”
After seeing this I’d quite like to see an SLS being compared against an SLR on track – I suspect that the SLS would give it a fright as Patrice can attest to…