SLS/R197/C197 AMG: SLS MAG sold at Florida charity auction (one of the first U.S.-bound)
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SLS AMG sold at Florida charity auction (one of the first U.S.-bound)
Another “almost first” from this auction was the gullwinged Mercedes SLS AMG. Just like the Ferrari, this SLS AMG is part of the first batch of vehicles coming off the boat, so it’s in high demand. Although it has that advantage over the Ferrari of one more horse under the hood (563 hp), its higher weight (3564 lbs vs. 3042) means a top speed of only 197 mph. This didn’t hurt the SLS AMG’s auction price too badly considering it fetched $250,000 -- possibly a bargain for this in-demand supercar. The SLS AMG will likely be made in extremely low numbers, which should keep its value well over its sticker price. Although U.S. pricing hasn’t been announced, when directly converting European pricing, the car sells for around $242k.
One of the first SLS AMG's that will come to the U.S. was sold at a charity auction in Boca Raton, FL on Saturday that also includes a Ferrari 458 Italia and Audi R8 Spyder.
Last edited by BLeyland; Feb 22, 2010 at 03:55 PM.
