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SLS/R197/C197 AMG: Mercedes SLS AMG – Detailed Information and Pictures

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Old 07-17-2014, 03:57 PM
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God that is a gorgeous BEAST

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Drove the SLS this weekend at AMG driver academy at laguna seca...

Many people had the same impression of the car and that was "where or how could you ever use this vehicle on public roads b/c it is THAT fast"

The professional drivers gave hair raising hell rides at nearly full blast and it was inspiring.
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Thanks for posting. The engine bay made me do a double take!
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Thumbs up 2012 SLS AMG Roadster: Silver Arrow









This is my personal "toy", the 1st SLS Roadster delivered to a customer in the USA. Auctioneer Jay Leno , at the February 2011 Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance, sold the rights of purchase to DuPont Registry Magazine. Designated as a launch vehicle, options included Alubeam Silver paint, red top, classic red leather, carbon fiber trim, red brake calipers, Alcantara steering wheel, 10 spoke alloy rims, and Bang & Olufsen 1000 watt stereo system. MSRP was $226,595-. Used as a corporate/press car for years, I acquired it in 2018 with 3300+ miles. Factory data confirms that only 4% of the SLS variants were delivered in Alubeam Siver given the nearly $13,000 expense, and the fact that only 2-3 could be completed per week in this color. My RO came with a beautiful book in case with letter from Stephen Cannon, Vice President of Marketing MB USA, LLC. It also has SLS AMG order book with leather samples, paint samples , & recommended interior combinations. Transmission upgrade & air bag recall correction have been done. Mechanically it has been bullet proof so far. I have seen very few on the streets in the greater Washington DC- Baltimore, MD area. I had the opportunity to drive a spectacular SLS GW yesterday , with only 2500+ original miles. Optioned in similar fashion as my Roadster , it was cosmetically & mechanically perfect. While I will give it strong consideration, I prefer the more discrete, understated Roadster to the iconic GW version. I believe the RO version to be a better car! Given that a SLS BS was auctioned today in Middle East , with $800K (all in) cost to the buyer, standard GW & RO SLS versions appear to be a nice bargain, & more affordable/practical alternative to other supercars. Having owned a 300SL roadster for 31 years, I have come to appreciate power combined with timeless beauty & rarity especially when also combined with a great stereo, cruise control, air scarf, & 3.6 second 0-60 MPH time (with addition of Renntech air filter). IMO, at some point depreciation curve will flatten, & if not better for the bottom feeders! A number of my 300SL buddies bought their 300SL's for less than $6000-. Who knew?

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Nice looking SLS with an interesting history.
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What a great car. Love that CF on the interior! And that PAINT! Really awesome
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Thanks for posting... from another Roadster owner 👍
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No problem, My sister & daughter live in Santa Monica, Perhaps I can come for a visit during one of your shows next year, & meet you by the sea! After all , these cars were meant for driving! I just noted another typo in my post. The rights to spec out & purchase my roadster were sold at the Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance Charity Auction in 2011, not 2012.

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That’s a beautiful Alubeam car! Congrats!

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