SLS (C197) Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (spy shots & info)

[martinbo]

The twin-clutch transaxle gearbox will be a completely new innovation for Mercedes Benz:

- It will be their first dual-clutch transmission
- It bears no similarity whatsoever to MCT
- It is mounted in the rear-axle

I would expect that the transmission has been developed in conjunction with one of the dual-clutch specialist suppliers. I would be surprised if Mercedes Benz has the wherewithal to develop this gearbox from scratch.

 

[LaArtist]

Break test SLS AMG

 

[PHYBENZ]

 

[HighestOfHigh]

^ There pushing it already? j/k

Starting to look nice. I like it in red...frankfurt here we come!

 

[ree]

^ There pushing it already? j/k

Starting to look nice. I like it in red...frankfurt here we come!

No, they don't pushing it - just are testing a new technology and concept of powertrain!

sign next to it is also great - where will it go:

- sports hall or graveyard!

 

[Tarek]

I loove the proportions in that pic.

 

[Giannis]

^ There pushing it already? j/k

Starting to look nice. I like it in red...frankfurt here we come!

They are checking the heated boot lid. For the times that your SLS breaks down and someone has to push it

 

[HighestOfHigh]

I wonder how fast it will be...I hope more then 200mph.

 

[Zafiro]

I wonder how fast it will be...I hope more then 200mph.

if the m5/m6 can do 205mph, you can be sure SLS will be faster.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

if the m5/m6 can do 205mph, you can be sure SLS will be faster.

Depends...Sometimes Benz...well you know Benz. Maybe 196mph.

On the other hand the SLR does 208 mph...I guess it's a possibility.

 

[Shining Star]

I believe the press release said that the car would reach speeds of up to 197 MPH.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

I believe the press release said that the car would reach speeds of up to 197 MPH.

Figures....MB always playing games! Ugh

 

[sako97]

Depends...Sometimes Benz...well you know Benz. Maybe 196mph.

On the other hand the SLR does 208 mph...I guess it's a possibility.

Mclaren aerodynamically limited the SLRs' top speed to 208 mph because they want to keeps the car firm and low. Also because the Michelins can't handle handle speeds much above 208. Had Mclaren did not limit the SLR it top speed will at least be 225 mph if not more. The Mercedes S65 and CL65 due to its excellent areodynamics (0.26) can reach a top speed of 213 mph when delimited. But at that point the ride gets very floaty and shaky (very surprising for a S-Class). The SLSs' top speed will be government limited top 196 just like the R8 V10.

 

[Wunderkind]

Location of the door handle confirmed!

 

[Shining Star]

New Pics!









Love these.

More @http://www.benzinsider.com/2009/06/2010-mercedes-sls-amg-interior-and-parts-pictures/

 

[Merc1]

I nearly fell out of my chair...I thought the whole car had been shown. I wont' be long now!!!

M

 

[VroomVroom]

Amazing interior quality!

Look at that stitching on the shifter

 

[PHYBENZ]

That is one THICK A Pilar

 

[Centurion]

Too many unnecessary photos. Show us the damn exterior.

 

[Yaz]

That's just too much teasing .