2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG news, pictures, and information

The 2012MY Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster

The sensual experience in the 2012MY SLS AMG Roadster is further enhanced when the soft top is open, and the powerful, naturally aspirated eight-cylinder engine wîth 563 hp and 479 pound-feet of torque asserts itself and makes the heart beat faster wîth its distinctive AMG eight-cylinder sound. The fabric soft top can be opened and closed while on the move at speeds up to 31 mph; the fully automatic opening/closing process takes only eleven seconds. The driver only needs to operate the roof control unit conveniently integrated at the front of the center armrest. When open, the soft top is space-savingly retracted behind the seats in a folded Z-configuration. Three soft top colors – black, red and beige – are available to suit the nine exterior and eight interior colors.

The three-layered fabric soft top is a weight-optimized magnesium/steel/aluminum construction, and contributes greatly to the car's low center of gravity. The soft top has a seamlessly bonded rear window of heated singlelayer safety glass. The flush, gap-free transition between the outer roof skin and the rear window keeps wind noise low. A continuous, flexible water pocket running under the soft top catches rainwater and directs it to the underbody via two apertures on each side. The trunk capacity is 6.1 cubic feet wîth the roof either open or closed, and therefore roughly equal to that of the SLS AMG Coupé (6.2 cubic feet).

Outstanding material quality and finish


The finest leather, matte-finished solid metal or optional, genuine carbon-fiber trim create an exclusive ambience and correspond wîth the authentic feel of the cockpit. Precisely executed decorative and contrasting stitching enhances the visual impression, heightens the hand crafted look and reflects the attention to detail which is the hallmark of Mercedes design.

The standard appointments of the SLS AMG Roadster include black designo leather, heated AMG sports seats, a detachable glass windstop, COMAND wîth Navigation and DVD player, anti-theft alarm system wîth tow-away protection and interior monitoring, dual-zone automatic climate control and the KEYLESSGO starting function. The standard AIRSCARF® system exclusive to Mercedes- Benz acts like an invisible scarf warming the head and neck areas of the occupants. It is integrated into the backrests of the AMG sports seats, and blows warm air from vents in the head restraints. The airflow can be adapted for different occupant sizes by means of adjustable louvers, and the level of warmth can be selected in three stages at the touch of a button.

Leather-lined roll-over bars wîth integrated mesh in a 'Silver Shadow' look are available in conjunction wîth designo Exclusive leather to reduce turbulence in the cockpit. Ambient lighting is integrated into the electrically folding exterior mirrors. Single-tone or two-tone designo leather in espresso brown is available as a new interior color – this dark shade of brown perfectly matches the new metallic paint finish AMG Sepang brown.

AMG Performance Media and Bang & Olufsen as optional highlights

	Vital Stats
Engine : 6.2 L., 8-cylinder Power: 563 hp Torque: 479 ft-lbs
7-speed Manual

In addition to the Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG surround sound system, another optional entertainment highlight is the AMG Performance Media. In an unprecedented way, this racing-inspired system combines numerous telemetric displays such as engine data, lateral and linear acceleration and lap times on a racetrack. AMG Performance Media is activated by pressing the AMG key in the AMG DRIVE ÚNIT, and operated using the COMAND Controller. Key functions at a glance:
•Real-time display of engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid temperature
•Real-time display of engine output, torque and accelerator position
•Real-time display of individual tire pressures
•Real-time display of acceleration time from 0-60 mph (alternatively: quarter-mile)
•Real-time display of lateral and linear acceleration combined wîth braking performance and accelerator position, including memory function
•Recording of individual lap times on a closed racetrack, wîth sector times and memory function
•Integration of DRIVE ÚNIT functions to save setup data to memory and initiate RACE START

The different functions of AMG Performance Media are shown by the color display integrated into the dashboard. Three displays are shown at any one time, wîth the most important information positioned in the center. Digitally simulated dial instruments wîth red needles ensure outstanding legibility.

Specifically reinforced aluminum spaceframe, low curb weight