It hasn’t even been two years since it first launched, yet
the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has been
updated and somewhat upgraded for
the year 2012. In addition to increased
power, SLS also gets interior
refurbishments and get this, a brand new
name!
First, the name. From now on, the gullwing will be known as the SLS
AMG GT, which will apply to both the coupe
and the topless roadster. Second, a power
upgrade has been effected, taking the thing from 420kW up to 435kW. Peak torque
remains at 650Nm from the same 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine
whose sound note is too ecstatic for words. AMG says the SLS AMG GT can now
rush off to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds,
an improvement of 0.1 seconds, while top speed is 317km/h.
Some nice gear in the form of 19-inch wheels on 265/35 R
19 tyres at the front, 20-inchers
at the back on with 295/30 R 20,
darker headlights, a gloss black
finish on the exterior mirrors and the fins on the bonnet are just some of the
changes. We also see some seriously attractive
stitching in the interior, coupled with some plush Alcantara touches right throughout the cabin.
The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT should be at South African dealerships at the end of
the year.
4 comments:
I like the name although it's quite long
the car of my dreams is here!
Modest power increase
I see it in my dreams and then in my garage at night as I close my eyes
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