Mercedes-Benz SLS: Why is it one of the best cars in the world

Mercedes-Benz unleashed beast of a sports car, the Mercedes-Benz SLS two odd years ago and amalgamation of old times with the gadgetry of the modern times has been hard favourite of many who can afford such luxury.

However, addressing the need of a convertible version, which has been Merc’s trademark in the sports car category, the company recently released the SLS Roadster.

Outsides and insides are almost the same except for a convertible hardtop that comes out and in record three to four seconds and it can be done even on the move.

The three-sided pointed start and German engineering has brought the already flamboyant car the oomph of a roadster. However, there are certain reservations that need to be addressed before moving to the goodies.

The elongated bonnet looks a little awkward at first glance but the overall shape and the animal under the hood provide the justification to the patrolheads. The engineering is old but the electronics are new.

SLS brings the old formula of car engineering back to market. The 6.3 Litre engine in the front releases a whopping 563 horses to the rear wheels to produce 479 lb-ft of torque to bring the car from 0 to 60 mph in just under 4 seconds.

However, that is as far as it goes for the engine. In terms of power, Rolls Royce brings Phantom 4-door to table in the same $200,000 and it brings more luxury to the equation besides class. Jaguar XJ is another of example.

But why are they not the same as Merc. The reason is Mercedes factor, the looks in case of Jaguar and sportiness in case of Rolls Royce.

The SLS incorporated a flat front nose and two upward opening doors from the old 300, made 1954. However, to some this new innovation in doors or the déjà vu from the past was not acceptable to come car enthusiasts. This problem has been rectified in the roadster that has the normal side opening doors due to the absence of a fixed hardtop.

The AMG tune is another plus in the SLS that makes it different from others in the category of sports cars. Wheel base is wider and the car is marvellous in the corners but beast like if controlled properly.

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Posted by Usman Khalid on Feb 9 2012. Filed under Automobiles. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.