SLS [Official] Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

[Merc1]

^ Only thing missing is either a CL or SL.


M

 

[Yaz]

I don't know why, but I didn't think they'd make a RHD SLS.

I don't think I remember seeing a RHD SLR??

 

[martinbo]

You're right. The SLR was never made in RHD. As to why they're making SLS in RHD..? Well, I think it has much to do with Mercedes' intention to compete globally with the SLS so RHD markets such as the UK, Japan, Oz etc are seen as significant enough. Heck, I even know of a few South African SLS orders in just my circles of "acquaintance".

 

[fortuner]

hey martin do you no the pricing that will be for the SLS in SA.

 

[martinbo]

hey martin do you no the pricing that will be for the SLS in SA.

Nope, I didn't have the cash or coconuts to justify an enquiry!

I figure 2.2 to 2.4 bar is about right.

 

[Der Hofmeister]

You're right. The SLR was never made in RHD. As to why they're making SLS in RHD..? Well, I think it has much to do with Mercedes' intention to compete globally with the SLS so RHD markets such as the UK, Japan, Oz etc are seen as significant enough. Heck, I even know of a few South African SLS orders in just my circles of "acquaintance".

It's funny to see that SLR was never offered in RHD, especially because it was developed in collaboration with McLaren. And McLaren is from the United Kingdom. And in the United Kingdom, everybody has the steering wheel placed on the right side of the car.

 

[Shining Star]

 

[PHYBENZ]

^^^ rip

 

[Centurion]

Even when damaged, the car still looks sexy. Amazing.

 

[Nicks]

that's Moscow there
test-drive car....was

 

[Merc1]

It was bound to happen sooner or later. Oh well.

There will be plenty more as they're being shipped all over the globe right now.

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[NarutoRamen]

Damn already? looks like everyone is ok....so I can say...f__king idiots!!

 

[ree]

Hideous colour, but well - the car is still looking great.

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[klier]

Matt purple. That's probably the first time ever I see a color like this on a car. Looks funny, almost makes the SLS a toy car

I think the owner can safely say that he has a unique car, lol

It's funny to see that SLR was never offered in RHD, especially because it was developed in collaboration with McLaren.

I thought McLaren had nothing to do with this car at all?? I'm pretty sure actually. Only the SLR.

 

[kp1234]

The SLS is going to make a cameo in the next "Transformers 3" movie!
I know it's really hard to spot, but there's an SLS in this image....somewhere in there... lol

Source:
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley & Shia Labeouf: Transformers Tandem! | Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Shia LaBeouf : Just Jared

 

[klier]

I know it's really hard to spot, but there's an SLS in this image....somewhere in there... lol

Please show me where there is a car, because all I see is that CHICK

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Last night I actually saw one in person!

It was nighttime, so it was difficult to tell if it was a dark gray or black. But it was parked at a hotel lobby valet, both wings soaring in the air. After I passed, I stopped at a red light, where said SLS pulled beside me. When the light turned green, I heard the burliness of that 6.2 and it just sped off, leaving me and my passenger in awe. Wow.

 

[ree]

Right now my absolutely favourite shot of the SLS!! Absolutely perfect scenery, stunning light etc…

 

[Wunderkind]

You're right. The SLR was never made in RHD. As to why they're making SLS in RHD..? Well, I think it has much to do with Mercedes' intention to compete globally with the SLS so RHD markets such as the UK, Japan, Oz etc are seen as significant enough. Heck, I even know of a few South African SLS orders in just my circles of "acquaintance".

The number of affluent RHD markets have increased significantly over the past decade. Hong Kong, Singapore (funnily enough, Pagani's top market), Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand are buying more luxury German cars than ever and their collective demand now warrants the expense of making RHD version of the SLS.

The SLS is a high-volume niche car with probably 16,000-25,000 built during its lifecycle (standard, cabriolet, Black Labels). The costs of making the RHD version can be spread over a large number. Also, Mercedes-AMG is probably charging more for the RHD versions of the SLS. Rightly so, as long as the they do a good job.

Designing the aluminium spaceframe for RHD application is no problem. Much of the powertrain and running gear are already in use in other Mercedes. There were not too many dedicated RHD components needed to be engineered, and therefore the costs are not prohibitively high.

What made the SLR difficult for RHD was that the car was not designed with RHD from the outset because it was always going to be a low-volume model (but blame whoever you like). Just look at the front bulkhead of the SLR's carbon tub and you'd see it would have cost a lot of money to make it into a RHD (all the additional testing and crash-testing costs). A properly engineered RHD SLR probably required a dedicated carbon fiber tub. The shape and linkage of the steering rack (A-Class derived) made RHD less than ideal (the steering of the LHD SLR was nothing to write home about, can you imagine a RHD version?!). The location of the ancilliaries such as the hydraulic pump for the steering and brake, and pedal box also made it difficult. Then there was the cost of making a RHD dashboard................................

 

[Jabba]

Jabba needs a hug...

bad news for me: My SLS still hasn´t arrived and delivery has been delayed til end of August...
And i start to be a bit more than a litte pisxxx of...