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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster R197 is a flagship high-performance convertible supercar in production from 2011 to 2014. It was available with several tunes of naturally-aspirated M159 V8 engine that displaced 6.2 liters paired to a 7-speed DCT.
Compared to the SLR McLaren that preceded it, the SLS AMG Roadster is much more affordable, despite being even more gorgeous and having improved character as well as performance.
Unfortunately, whereas the coupe boasts unique gull-wing doors, the roadster has to do with conventional doors. Even though the car looks great with the top up or down, the loss of gull wings alone is perhaps too high a price.

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Ratings

What we found**

Neo score 92% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Superb performance
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Great drivetrain reliability
  • Good build quality
Cons
  • No gull wing doors
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient
  • Very little cargo space

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Specifications

RoadsterFinal Edition GT RoadsterGT Roadster

Capacity

Cargo Capacity173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers2
Payload300 kg / 661 lbs225 kg / 496 lbs300 kg / 661 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size265/35 ZR19, 295/30 ZR20265/35 R19, 295/30 R20265/35 ZR19, 295/30 ZR20
Turning Circle11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1261 mm / 49.6 in
Size | Length4638 mm / 182.6 in
Size | Width1939 mm / 76.3 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in (mirror unfolded)1939 mm / 76.3 in1939 mm / 76.3 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
Track Width | Rear1653.0 mm / 65.1 in1651.0 mm / 65.0 in1653.0 mm / 65.1 in
Weight1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs1735.0 kg / 3825.0 lbs1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs
Wheel Size19 in, 20 in
Wheelbase2680 mm / 105.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h3.8 sec3.7 sec3.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph3.6 sec3.5 sec3.5 sec
CO2 Emission308 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.36
Fuel Economy13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) | 19.9 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (highway)
Top Speed317.0 km/h / 197.0 mph320.0 km/h / 198.8 mph320.0 km/h / 198.8 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5
EngineM 159.980
Engine | Bore102.2 mm / 4.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.3:1
Engine | Displacement6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
Engine | Power571.0 hp / 425.8 kW @ 6800 rpm571.0 hp / 425.8 kW @ 6800 rpm592.0 hp / 441.5 kW @ 6800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output92.0 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in92.0 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in95.4 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke94.6 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engineNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears7-speed
Transmission | TypeDouble clutch transmission (DCT)

Production

Availability2011 ~ 20142014 ~ 20142012 ~ 2014

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