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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG priced from $464,000

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By George Skentzos |
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Mercedes-Benz has announced the Australian pricing for its iconic Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG “gullwing” super sports car, which will start from $464,000 when it arrives in August.

Even ahead of the actual market launch, more than 40 Australian customers have already placed their orders for the SLS AMG, with Mercedes-Benz Australia predicting demand may soon exceed supply for 2010.

As the successor to one of the most iconic nameplates in the history of Mercedes, the new “gullwing” is the first vehicle to be developed completely in-house by AMG.

“Even in advance of the actual market launch, orders have considerably exceeded our expectations. This shows that the exciting design and extraordinary concept of our gullwing model precisely meet the taste and aspirations of potential customers.” said Horst von Sanden, managing director of Mercedes-Benz Cars in Australia.

“Given the impressive demand we are experiencing for this special car our stock allocation for 2010 could well be insufficient,” speculated von Sanden.

It boasts an AMG 6.3-litre V8 front-mid-engine developing 420kW and peak torque of 650Nm, mated to a seven-speed double-declutch transmission in a transaxle configuration.

Combined with a kerb weight of just 1620 kilograms, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, and has an electronically limited top speed of 317 km/h.

  • Sport racing car

    I Love This Car Soo Much!!!!!

    Everything looks good except for the back styling which looks droopy.

    I bet it will be a great car. So fast, so luxuurious.

    • Camski

      The rear looks fine in the metal. Styling is fantastic, just gotta watch your head when you get out, cause those doors hurt! (ouch!)

  • billy

    Does this car go harder than the SLR?
    I like this car but always wish that they made a second edition of the SLR.
    Not including the Moss edition.
    There is just something missing on this car for the close to half a million dollar price tag.

    • Radbloke

      I agree. I think it’s the powertrain that’s the let down for me. Sure, the 6.2 is a great donk, but if I were splashing half a million bucks on a car like this, I’d want something super special and exclusive under the bonnet.

      • David

        The M159 engine is plenty special.

  • Neo Utopia

    I saw an old white SL gullwing on the Captain Cook Bridge a little while ago, very nice indeed. This one will definitely be a modern day classic.

  • Mick

    I had the chance to see this car up close and personal at the Melbourne F1 and wow what a car! If I had enough cash to buy one my name would already be on the waiting list.

  • Tom22

    Firstly, this is no were near as expensive as the SLR was, so stop comparing them.

    I think it is a very special car and is the first true exotic from Mercedes.

    I love they went a big naturally aspirated v8, forced induction takes away from the aural aspect and lets be honest, no one will be buying these for track or racing cars, the engine is more than adequate.

    One area i think they could improve is the weight. For a car built of very lightweight materials it a bit porky.

  • saywhat

    too expensive