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The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG '10 is a car manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 5, featuring on the front cover of the game. It later returned in Gran Turismo 6, Gran Turismo Sport and Gran Turismo 7. It is known for its trademark "gull-wing" door design.

Designed as the revival of the 300 SL, the vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Sales began in mid-2010 in Europe with MSRP of €177,310 and in the United States in mid-2011 for less than $200,000. In addition to being GT5's cover car, the SLS AMG was used as the safety car for Formula One from 2010 to 2014.

Colors[]

Nine (ten in GT5 and GT6) colors are available for this car:

  • designo mysticweiss 2
  • Iridiumsilber
  • AMG alubeam silber
  • designo magno alanitgrau
  • AMG Imola grau
  • AMG Monza grau magno
  • Obsidianschwarz
  • AMG Daytona blau
  • Gran Turismo blau (GT5 & GT6 only)
  • AMG Le Mans rot

Description[]

"A super sport which carries both the history and driving DNA of Mercedes."

The SLS AMG, with its gull wing doors reminiscent of the classic 300 SL, debuted in the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show as a super sportscar built from the ground up by AMG. In Japan, it was shown for the first time in September of the same year, not at a motor show but at the "Gran Turismo" booth of the Tokyo Game Show.

It is often thought of as the successor to the SLR McLaren, but the body structures of the two cars are very different. In the SLS AMG, the high cost carbon monocoque body was abandoned for a new all aluminum body, and the weight at the bare monocoque is only 241 kg. At a total weight of just over 1600 kg, it is undoubtedly very light for a car that exceeds 181.1 inches in length and powered by a V8 engine.

The engine mounted front midship is a new 6.3L V8 with dry sump lubrication, dubbed the M159 internally in the company. Its maximum output is 563 HP/6800 rpm with a maximum torque of 479.5 ft-lb/4750 rpm, and the transmission is a newly-developed 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission) in a trans-axle layout. The driveshaft and torque tube are made of carbon fiber.

The driving modes can be set to "Comfort", "Sports", "Sports Plus", "Manual", and "Launch Start". Manufacturer specs boast 0-62 mph acceleration in 3.8 seconds, with a maximum speed of 197 mph. The static weight distribution is optimal at 47:53, giving it superb handling performance befitting a super sportscar. 50 years from the birth of the first 300SL, the SLS AMG is packed with the history of Mercedes sportscars and the DNA of AMG.

Brand Central (GT7)[]

What you are looking at is the spiritual successor to the legendary 300 SL! The car's long nose is complemented by gull-wing doors inspired by those of its predecessor. The front mid-engine SLS AMG boasts a 6.3L V8 that's capable of generating 563.1 BHP. While AMG is generally known for making high-performance versions of commercial Mercedes-Benz models... It designed the SLS from the ground up.

Used Cars (GT7)[]

AMG has been producing high-performance Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a long time now. And their technological prowess is evident in the chassis of this SLS AMG FR super sports car. It features an AMG-developed M159 naturally-aspirated V8, which roars when transitioning to higher rpms. And while it may feel like a no-frills experience, drivers are sure to find the focus on performance very satisfying.

Café (GT7)[]

Chris[]

Debuted in the 1950s, the 300 SL is considered a masterpiece of Mercedes-Benz engineering. This SLS AMG brings the storied legend into the 21st century. It even revives the most iconic feature of the 300 SL—that's right, the gullwing doors! Inside, the chassis is of modern design, comprising of a highly-rigid and lightweight aluminium spaceframe. The engine is a naturally-aspirated V8 capable of outputting 563.1 BHP of power. Despite its FR-layout, the gearbox is located in the rear, meaning it incorporates a transaxle assembly. This design choice allows for an ideal weight distribution that not only helps with straight runs, but cornering, too! As the successor to the 300 SL, one can only imagine that its value will continue to rise.

Acquisition[]

Game Buy From Location Credits Win From Event
Gran Turismo 5[2] Mercedes-Benz Dealership 197,620
(Lv. 13)
Achieve all Gold trophies in the Advanced level of the AMG Driving Academy event in Special Events.
Gran Turismo 6[3] Mercedes-Benz Dealership 197,620 ---
Gran Turismo Sport Mercedes-Benz Brand Central 197,620 ---
Gran Turismo 7 AMG Brand Central
Used Cars
360,000 (Brand Central)
321,100 (Used Cars)[4]
Place 3rd or higher in the Schwarzwald League event at Nürburgring.

Videos[]

SLS_AMG_featured_in_Gran_Turismo_5_-_Mercedes-Benz_original-2

SLS AMG featured in Gran Turismo 5 - Mercedes-Benz original-2

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG '10 Gran Turismo 5 Trailer.

Trivia[]

GT5 testcar 0044

The unused "testcar_0044" thumbnail, featuring the SLS AMG with it's gullwing doors open, in GT5.

  • The SLS AMG on the cover of the original Gran Turismo 5 is red, while the one on the cover of the updated Gran Turismo 5 XL Edition is silver.
  • An unused thumbnail of this car with its gullwing doors open can be found in GT5's files, internally named "testcar_0044". The file was used as either a test for the thumbnails system in the Garage or used elsewhere.[5]

See also[]

Notes[]

  1. Miswritten as M156 in GT7
  2. Premium
  3. Detailed
  4. Price as of September 2023.
  5. Gran Turismo 5/Cars on The Cutting Room Floor
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