Mercedes-Benz has provided Jay Leno with a 6.2-liter V8 (M156) to put into his vintage 300SEL 6.3.
the M156 uses a traditional wet-sump setup, as opposed to the SLS’ M159, with its dry-sump lubrication system, bespoke internals and magnesium intake manifold. The M156 is used in many Mercedes-Benz AMG models, such as the S63, SL63 and E63 AMG. It’s only down 45 bhp from its gullwing sibling, putting out 518 hp rather than the SLS’ 563 hp
The new SLS AMG is to receive an internationally renowned design award, the “iF product design award 2010″. The iF product design award was first presented in 1953, and ranks among the most important design awards of all. The 24-member jury chose 778 entries from around 2500 candidates in 16 categories; the SLS was up against numerous well-known competitors in the “Transportation Design” category.
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, the highlight of this year’s International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main, is on display in a stunning gold paint finish at the Dubai International Motor Show. This matt silk finish with the designation “AMG Desert Gold” lends an extraordinary aura to the new super sports car. The show in Dubai is also the premiere of the special G 55 AMG KOMPRESSOR “Edition 79″ model. The Dubai International Motor Show is regarded as the most important motor show in the Middle East, and just like the IAA in Frankfurt, takes place every two years.
Over 150 journalists form Germany, Austria and Switzerland have used their expertise and cast the vote on the top cars in 2010. The even was organized by Motorinformationsdienst (mid) and had over 80 cars in 8 different categories nominated, the experts picked the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate as the best business class car, while the Gullwing Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the best newcomer in the “luxury” category.
In the “business” category, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate took top honors by quite a significant margin. The premium lifestyle estate has caused a great deal of excitement since its launch with its distinct, dynamic and at the same time elegant design, and also sets new standards in safety, comfort, quality, economy and functionality
The new Gullwing Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG also moved effortlessly into first place in its “luxury” category. Its exciting design featuring the gullwing doors harks back to that sporting legend of the 1950′s – the 300 SL.
The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, the absolute highlight at this year’s International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, is now available to order. From Monday, 16 November 2009, company-owned sales and service outlets and sales partners of the Mercedes-Benz brand in Germany will be taking orders for this super car with its characteristic gullwing doors. The sales price is 177,310 euros (including 19 % VAT) or $264,067.
“Following a high-profile world premiere at the IAA, we are very excited aboutthe SLS AMG’s commercial release on Monday. There is huge interest in our new super sports car and we are convinced that the SLS AMG will captivate our customers,” says Volker Mornhinweg, Chairman of the Management Board at Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
As of the commercial release on 16 November 2009, prospective buyers will be able to obtain high-quality informational material which provides details of the paint finishes, leather colours, standard equipment and optional extras available for the SLS AMG. It will also be possible to configure your dream vehicle online at www.mercedes-amg.com and www.mercedes-benz.com. To bridge the time until the market launch in spring 2010, it is worth watching the web specials at www.mercedes-benz.com/sls-amg or www.mercedes-amg.com/#/sls . These offer a comprehensive insight into all the top features of the SLS AMG. Both online magazines cover performance, technology, design and equipment in exciting video material, as well as in words and pictures.
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