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    Ideal in every proportion, better in every detail

    With a hood spanning nearly half its length, the SLS AMG GT body is formed around both its driver and its driving forces. Low-slung and wide, with an aggressive stance and recumbent center of gravity, it only appears to pay homage to its legendary ancestor, the 300SL of the 1950s. In reality, each was shaped entirely by the principles of their performance. In metamorphosing to its new GT form, its darkened trim reveals the increased power, quicker shifting and greater handling control that lurks within a body that tames the wind, tempts the eye, and simply defies the test of time.

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    A modern masterpiece,
    and a timeless classic

    The SLS AMG GT Coupe is a shape defined by its balance, and balanced by design. In profile, its front-mid-engine/rear-transaxle layout pushes its two-seat cabin aft of its centerline, resulting in a 47/53 front/rear weight distribution that becomes ideal in motion, when it matters. The iconic wide grille, darkened headlamps, and black-streaked functional air vents sweep seamlessly past its minimalist greenhouse into its rounded tail. Its aluminum skin is stretched tautly over an aluminum spaceframe, achieving exceptional rigidity with graceful light weight. And as a functional centerpiece, its signature gullwing doors combine their exclusive, artful allure with elegant operation and effective ease of entry.

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    A convertible, uncompromised. A conversion, not in any way

    The SLS AMG GT Roadster is not merely the coupe's sibling, it is its fraternal twin. Developed from the racetrack up, and the sky down, concurrently with the gullwing model, it shares no only its guiding principles but its performance results. In addition to matching its acceleration figures, it excels in another time trial: At the touch of an artfully designed switch, the richly tailored fabric top can be vanquished in just 11 seconds, even while driving at up to 30 mph. Unique reinforcements assure the unyielding rigidity of its exotic spaceframe structure while maintaining its curb weight at virtually the same level as the coupe. In every other detail, from the Star and crossblade in its grille to the concealed active spoiler in its curvaceous tail, it proves that an SLS AMG GT does not need wings to soar.

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    A more perfect union,
    between driver and car

    Elemental. That is the key directive that created the SLS AMG GT cockpit. Everything that is essential of driving is readily at hand, with nothing to detract from its enjoyment or distract from its execution. Inspired both by its racing heritage and the sensibilities of piloting an aircraft, the wing-shaped dash and wide console envelop the driver in a sense of confident control. Classic gauges and high-tech displays are exquisitely detailed yet intrinsically clear. The thick steering wheel, with its flattened lower section, contoured side grips and aluminum shift paddles, is a tactile delight. And from the console, an intriguing sculpture of aluminum and leather lures the hand to an intuitive series of driving controls, placing an extensive selection of driving options remarkably close at hand.

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    Pure performance,
    distilled to its essence

    The SLS AMG GT evokes its performance principles more clearly than ever. A more foreboding presence reflects its numerous performance upgrades for 2013: New forged-alloy wheels with Matte Black inlays and exquisitely thin polished spokes. Dark-tinted headlamps and LED taillamps. Red-painted brake calipers. And a Gloss Black finish for its mirrors, on its hood and fender vent fins, and lurking behind the chrome Star and crossblade in its grille. Its standard cabin is outfitted in designo Black leather, with a choice of Exclusive leather or Alcantara® seat inserts, and detailed with fiery Red top-stitching and seat belts. The console, doors and vent rings are finished in Piano Black Lacquer. And embossed into each head restraint, the AMG crest celebrates 45 years of legendary performance from the German town of Affalterbach.

handcrafted V-8

Unique to the SLS AMG GT is its 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V-8. With peak output of 583 hp @ 6,800 rpm and 479 lb-ft or torque @ 4,750 rpm, it is among the most powerful engines of its kind to be fitted standard to any automobile currently in production. Numerous racing-derived features team up to deliver it monumental output with lightning-quick response: Forged-alloy pistons, a highly rigid one-piece bedplate, and reinforcement of the crankshaft, valvetrain and four overhead camshafts. Extensive attention to weight reduction includes replacement of virtually every steel screw with aluminum, magnesium intakes, the lighter forged pistons, and optimization of numerous components, from the connecting rods to the oil pump.

carbon fiber

In place of the standard cabin appointments in Piano Black Lacquer or the no-charge option of aluminum trim, genuine carbon fiber brings the SLS AMG GT's rich racing heritage directly to its console and doors.

GT cockpit

Black designo leather, carefully selected by eye and finished by hand, is featured on the seats and door trim. The seat inserts can be fitted with matching leather or suede-like Alcantara®, both detailed with bold Red top-stitching continues to the leather-covered dash, console, armrests and steering wheel. As finishing accents, the seat belts and the borders for the AMG floor mats match the Red stitching, and the AMG Affalterbach crest is embossed into each head restraint.

steering wheel

The 3-spoke AMG performance steering wheel features numerous racing-inspired design elements. The flattened lower section allows easier leg movement during entry and exit, as well as on the go. The ideally placed upper spokes integrate multifunction controls on the face, while aluminum shift paddles are positioned for fingertip shifting right behind them. And new for 2013, a red band wraps around the rim at 12 o'clock, to help provide quick visual orientation of the steering angle.

Race Start

A driver-activated Race Start function optimizes traction and startup revs for maximum launch control, with precisely timed automatic shifting for the most rapid acceleration

fabric top

At the touch of an artfully designed switch in the console, the exquisitely tailored fabric top raises or lowers in a mere 11 seconds, even at driving speeds up to 30 mph. Available in three colors, the soft top is stretched tautly over an aluminum, steel and magnesium frame whose light weight helps preserve the car's extraordinarily low center of gravity.

brake calipers

Race-proven compound front rotors feature cast-iron discs "floating" over their aluminum center bowls via stainless-steel pins, to help provide excellent heat dissipation and dimensional stability at extreme temperatures. The front discs are 15.4 inches with Red-painted 6-piston fixed calipers. The one-piece rear discs are 14.2 inches with Red 4-piston fixed calipers.

driveshaft

A highly rigid, extraordinarily lightweight driveshaft employs the "torque tube" principle to transmit the engine's output to the transaxle. A one-piece design composed of carbon-reinforced polymer, it provides direct transfer of power without lag or loss, and with an overall weight of less than seven pounds.

Twin Wire Arc Spray

An AMG-exclusive process for finishing the cylinder walls of the diecast aluminum block benefits performance, efficiency and durability. A plasma-spray coating method called Twin Wire Arc Spray (TWAS) creates a mirror-like, ultra-hard finish that reduces friction, oil blow-by and wear without the need for cylinder liners. The combination of the super-smooth cylinder bores and lightweight forged pistons reduces the power required to overcome inertial losses, resulting not only in stronger power strokes but more immediate rev response to the throttle.

forged-alloy wheels

The ultimate in rigidity and light weight, the standard SLS AMG GT wheels employ exotic forged-alloy construction. Ten micro-thin spokes, whose elegant appearance defies their exceptional strength, provide an almost total reveal of the magnificent brake hardware. The wheels and high-performance tires are staggered front to rear not only in width but also in diameter, with the wider 20-inch rear wheels and tires sized for maximum power delivery to the pavement, and the 19-inch front wheels optimized for crisp steering response.

designo STYLE Package

A truly exquisite expression of handcraftsmanship, the designo STYLE Package offers a choice of three accent colors set amid a dramatic Porcelain background, along with diamond-pattern stitching on the seat and door trim inserts. Three color options (Mocha Brown, Mystic Red and Titanium Grey) are available in a solid or two-tone treatments.

aluminum spaceframe

Composed almost entirely of aluminum, only 4% of the frame's weight is accounted for by any other material, notably the high-strength steel of its windshield frame and pillars. Some 1,300 body elements are assembled using nearly 1,000 rivets, over 500 bolts, 230 feet of carefully welded seams and 430 feet of adhesive bonds, all assembled in a 30-hour process that is nearly 90 percent performed by hand. The outcome: An exceptionally rigid structure that weighs in at just over 530 lbs, a savings of some 30 percent over a comparable all-steel structure.

AMG Carbon-Ceramic brakes

Specially developed carbon-ceramic rotors and brake calipers offer reduced weight and excellent braking performance on the track. Gold-painted brake calipers provide the visual identification. Made of carbon-fiber-reinforced ceramic, the extremely hard discs increase service life, while enhancing durability under extreme heat and loads, for even shorter stopping distances and higher fade-resistance during high-performance driving. The ceramic discs are even larger up front (15.8 inches), with even higher total braking force, and are 40 percent lighter.

front brake rotors

Race-proven compound front rotors feature cast-iron discs "floating" over their aluminum center bowls via stainless-steel pins, to help provide excellent heat dissipation and dimensional stability at extreme temperatures. The front discs are 15.4 inches with Red-painted 6-piston fixed calipers. The rear discs are 14.2 inches with Red 4-piston fixed calipers.

7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT® DCT

The 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT transmission features race-proven dual-clutch technology for instant, efficient response to any driving situation. The transaxle, which incorporates the transmission and limited-slip differential, is mounted at the rear axle, greatly contributing to the ideal 47:53 front/rear dynamic weight distribution. New enhancements to the SLS AMG GT include thorough reprofiling of the electronic controls to deliver more aggressive shifting under higher loads, sharper shift character in the Manual mode, and quicker automatic shifts in the Controlled Efficiency, Sport and Sport+ modes.

Dark-tinted headlamps

Bi-Xenon headlamps help deliver greater visibility than halogen headlamps because their brighter, whiter light is much closer to natural daylight. A new, dark-tinted treatment casts a more aggressive appearance even with the lights off. High-pressure washers help keep the headlamps at their peak of performance in foul weather.

dry-sump lubrication

To improve the engine's lubrication during hard cornering and other extreme conditions, a dry-sump system replaces the traditional oil pan approach with a remote reservoir, an innovative and highly efficient variable-vane oil pump, and an elaborate cooling system. An additional benefit of this setup is that it creates a lower overall engine profile, which allows the engine to be mounted lower in the vehicle, behind the front axle. This configuration contributes significantly to the SLS AMG GT's extraordinarily low center of gravity and ideal 47:53 front/rear weight distribution.

four driver-selectable modes

Four driving modes can be selected via the console-mounted AMG DRIVE UNIT: "Controlled Efficiency" is the standard mode for everyday on-street driving. "Sport" mode raises the shift points and reduces shift times. And both a "Sport+" mode and paddle-shifted "Manual" mode deliver lightning-quick 100-millisecond shifts. Each mode also engages specific, corresponding profiles for the throttle mapping.

designo Black leather

A highlight of the new SLS AMG GT is its dramatically outfitted cockpit. Black designo leather, carefully selected by eye and finished by hand, is featured on the seats and door trim. The seat inserts can be fitted with matching leather or suede-like Alcantara®, both detailed with bold Red top-stitching continues to the leather-covered dash, console, armrests and steering wheel.

AMG Adaptive Performance Suspension

The AMG Adaptive Performance Suspension features racing-derived double wishbones at all four wheels, with suspension arms and the hub carriers forged from aluminum. Advanced, electronically controlled damping instantly varies the suspension characteristics to the driving situation, reducing body roll, pitch and dive while maximizing agility and tire contact. The driver can select from two suspension modes at the touch of a button: Sport and Sport+.

3-stage Electronic Stability Program

A 3-stage ESP system offers a mode for every driving situation: ESP ON, ESP SPORT and ESP OFF. In ESP ON mode, the detection of instability results in braking intervention at one or more wheels, accompanied by a reduction in engine torque, to help rotate the vehicle back onto the driver's intended course. ESP SPORT mode allows for considerably more active driver involvement and pleasure for performance driving. It raises the dynamic thresholds for the system's intervention, for greater driver control at higher drift angles. ESP OFF removes electronic intervention altogether, making the results a direct expression of the driver´s skill. While braking in ESP OFF mode, the ESP SPORT mode is activated until the driver releases the brake pedal.

gullwing doors

Counterbalanced and pneumatically assisted, each door swings upward in a 70-degree arc to a height that's an ample five feet above ground. Entry and exit are therefore quick and easy, despite the car's low center of gravity and seating position. Opening and closing of the doors is further assisted by clever kinematics of the hinges and a linkage in the door armrest, where the handle resides.
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* Excludes all options, taxes, title, registration, $905 transportation charge, and dealer prep fee.

Vehicles depicted may feature optional equipment. Production equipment may differ.

† Stated rates of acceleration are based upon manufacturer´s track results and may vary depending on model environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load.

†† 2013 EPA estimated fuel economy. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. You may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length. Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate.