Tag: SLS AMG

  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Receives One-Off Prior-Design Aero Tuning

    Prior-Design Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Side ViewThe tuner Prior-Design has surprised us with a new and extreme project. After a long and silent time, the specialists have finally released a car which is worth the attention. This time under the spot is the emblematic gull-wing Mercedes SLS AMG. The car alone looks fantastic, but after the addition of the PD widebody kit, it surely turns heads.

    The sporty and elegant car was actually teased in the middle of February, when the tuner released just three photos of it as well as some details about the kit that it will include. And although it was said that the kit for vehicle will be available by the end of May. Prior Design has obviously made the impossible and are currently releasing it.

    SEE ALSO: Meet the Better Version of Mercedes SLS AMG

     The aero-kit, named PD900GTWB, turns the SLS AMG into a real monster, as the tuners claim. If you ask whether there is something previously unannounced included, well, the news is sad, because there really isn’t. However, only in terms of aero-components. There are some engine improvements added and more.

    Aero-Kit

    Still, if you meet this project for the first time, it is good to know that this Mercedes is very special because it differentiates from its siblings with new front and rear bumpers, side skirts and front fenders that widen it further, rear wideners, new hood and rear trunk spoiler. The widebody aero-kit is made of fiberglass-duraflex, but it can be purchased made of carbon fiber.

    Wheels & Tyres

    Of course, this beautiful car requires new wheels to run on. Precisely, they are three-part forged Rotiform SNA alloys in the size of 9×20” and 11×21” at the front and rear, respectively. The Dunlop SU 5P tires come in the size of 245/30 ZR20 and 305/25ZR21.

    Suspension & Exhaust System

    In addition, PD took care for the suspension of this car, giving it a KW coilovers that lower it with about 35mm. New exhaust system is also at hand.  It features 200Cell race cats, new manifold and muffler with clap control. The result is a power improvement with 40 PS.

    Engine Chiptuning

    The performance of the vehicle was further improved via chiptuning. Additional 30 PS and 40 Nm were added to V8’s standard parameters. In details, AMG’s 6.2 liter engine produces 571 PS (420 kW) and 650Nm (479 lb-ft). You can make the math.

    Source: Prior Design 

  • MISHA Designs Releases Stylish Gullwinged SLS AMG

    MISHA Designs Mercedes SLS AMG Equipped with new aero kitThis news is really hot, since MISHA Designs has just released the first official photos and data of their new project. And you are on of the lucky people to see it first, and we promise you that it is worth it! The tuners are mainly famous for their exquisite modifications on two brands: Mercedes and Porsche. And as you can see from the pictures, the new one involves Mercedes. But this is not just a simple S class but the gullwing SLS AMG!

    I must mention that the red color of the car is the first thing that captivated my attention and I definitely like it better than company’s previous project, which involved the same model colored in yellow. Then, the next thing to capture the sight is the aero package, which gives the car unique appearance.

    The kit comprises of specifically developed for the model front bumper lip, as well as hood mount and vent covers. The latter elements help the car breath easily and cool down its untamed character. At the sides, the changes continue with skirts and side vent covers, while the rear gets new diffuser.

    Proper size of the rubbers and alloys is always needed when it comes to extreme cars and exquisite tuning. The wheels for this particular project were delivered by ADV.1., while the tyres are coming from Pirelli and are with low profile.

    There is nothing changed in the engine, so there are no surprises. Basically this car is driven by the naturally aspirated 6.2 liter AMG V8 unit, which produces the astounding 571 hp (420 kW) at 6,800 rpm and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque at 4,750 rpm. These impressive numbers allow the car to sprint from standstill to 100 km/h in mere 3.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 317 km/h (197 mph).

    Source: MISHA Designs 

  • Meet the Better Version of Mercedes SLS AMG

    Are you driving one of these spectacular Mercedes SLS AMG vehicles? Now you have one more reason to celebrate the exclusivity of the car because Prior Design has developed a kit which will give your precious automobile a style to remember!

    Dubbed PD900GT Widebody Aerodynamic-Kit for Mercedes SLS, the pack will be available from the 20th of March, 2015. The kit is crafted out from quality Fiberglass-Duraflex materials which are defined by a superb surface finish. The latter offers notable flexibility mixed with excellent stability. Also all of the components are made with precise fitment without any changes needed for the parts. As a consequence, this reduces installation costs.

    PD900GTWB Widebody Aerodynamic-Kit is comprised of:

    • PD900GTWB Front Bumper including canards
    • PD900GTWB Rear Bumper with diffusor and red accents
    • PD900GTWB Side Skirts
    • PD900GTWB Front Widenings
    • PD900GTWB Rear Widenings
    • PD900GTWB Bonnet
    • PD900GTWB Rear Trunk Spoiler

    In case you want to give your SLS AMG the ultimate look of perfectness and attractiveness, there are other goodies including bespoke interior, sports exhaust system, Prior Design Felgen alloy wheels and suspension kit. What is more, Prior Design also offers paint and installation facilities. The exact price of the kit is yet to be announced so stay tuned!

    Source: Prior-Design

  • SGA Aerodynamics Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series

    SGA Aerodynamics is currently offering a full body kit for the impressive Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG to give it the sensational “Black Series” look. The German manufacturer has produced only 60 units of SLS AMG Black Series, so that only selected customers will enjoy the pleasure of owning such jewel. With the special body kit, SGA Aerodynamics helps the other owners to get the staggering look of the “Black Series” model. Mercedes-Benz has announced the SLS AMG Black Series last year. It fulfils the gap between the normal model and the racing version – SLS AMG GT3.

    SGA Aerodynamics package for the sports car include modified front and rear bumpers with a lot of carbon-fiber elements, huge air ducts, carbon fiber flaps and a new engine hood. The broad side skirts also has air inlets framed by the extended wheel arches. Carbon mirror caps serve as a further boost to the visual appearance. Last, but not least is the new rear apron and big diffuser housing the original black series exhaust end pipes. A huge adjustable carbon rear wing is the finishing touch of the entire package.

    The sports exhaust system was newly developed by the partner MAE Design. It comes with an electronic valve control system allowing the driver to adjust the soundtrack according his demands.

    MAE Design also fitted the tuned legend with a set of huge 9J x 21” alloy wheels at the front with 245/30 ZR 21 tires and 12.5J x 21” at the rear with 305/25 ZR1.

    Source: SGA

  • DD Customs Restyles Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

    DD-Customs-Mercedes-Benz-SLS-AMG-THUMBDD Customs Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG not only pays homage to its legendary 300 SL-ancestor from the late 1950s and the early 1960s, but also has the contemporary looks and design features. Just take a look at the slightly forward-inclined grille, the incredibly long motor cowl, the upwards curving winged doors and the rounded rear with flat tail lights. DD customers were inspired by this and did an incredible job for the enhancement of the exterior of this unique car. The body of this sleek Mercedes-Benz was refined with a body kit. The aerodynamics updates include front bumper with cup spoiler, side sills and a tail apron with new diffusor.

    To match the masculine appearance and even to reinforce it, the tuners gave the SLS AMG new wheel/tyre combination. At the front were added Corniche Sports Wheels in 9×20 inches, while at the rear they come in size of 10.5×21 inches. Then the rims were combined with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres that have the dimensions of 265/30R20 and 295/25R21 at the front and rear, respectively.

    Furthermore, the car is several centimeters lower due to the addition of version 3 undercarriage from KW automotive. The coilover suspension not only has adjustable push-and-pull stage dampenings, but is also combined with the KW Hydraulic Lift System.

    The latter offers a brief increase of the vehicle’s ground clearance by up to 40 millimetres on the push of a button. At last, the 6.2 litres V8 engine was left in serial condition. However, there is a new sports exhaust, which delivers a surprising variation of voice by the push of a button.

    Source: DD Customs

  • SGA Aerodynamics Customizes Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

    SGA-Aerodynamics-Mercedes-Benz-SLS-AMG-THUMBSGA Aerodynamics Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a wide-body gull-wing beast that immediately catches the attention. The car is based on the famous Black Series but now is taken further with the added body kit and other enhancements. The visual appearance of the car was completely redesigned and intensified with wider jaws, air inlets and outlets as well as carbon flaps.

    At the front the tuners have added a double-layer spoiler which is deeply draw down and framed in carbon-fiber flaps. In addition, as one can see, the engine hood is also entirely new and is equipped with the typical air outlet.

    On the sides, SGA Aerodynamics gave this Mercedes-Benz broader side skirts with air inlets and framed them in massive mudguards. The front mudguards carry extensive applications of carbon fiber, while the fuel tank cover is modeled into the rear enlargements.

    At the rear, there is a protruding rear valance with lateral gills on the rear. A large double-layer – diffusor is also present. It was made of carbon fiber and keeps the original Black Series exhaust pipe ends. At last, an adjustable carbon rear wing rounds-out the new look of this SLS AMG.

    The car is finished in diamond-white paint, which perfectly highlights the carbon fiber components. This Black Series runs on special MAE forged rims, called “forged rotor“. Through its turbine optics, the three-part wheel has a directional running pattern and stands out for its chromium-plated beddings. The size of the wheels at the front is 10.5 x 20 and the tires are of size 265/30. At the rear we see even bigger wheels of the dimensions of 12 x 21 inches fitted with 325/25 tires.

    Source: SGA Aerodynamics

  • Domanig Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series

    Domanig has unveiled their latest project based on Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series. The German-based tuning company offers styling and performance upgrades as well.

    The 6.2 liter AMG V8 is boosted to 800HP (588 kW) – an increase of 169HP. There is also a KW variant III high-performance suspension system with adjustable dampers and a hydraulic lift system controllable through an iPhone application.

    There is also a set of huge wheels including 20” front alloy wheels fitted with Pirelli P Zero tires – 285/30 ZR20 and 21” rear wheels wrapped with 325/25 ZR21 tires.

    Other highlights include some decals and special badging.

    Source: Domanig

  • Kleemann Mercedes SLS AMG – Top Speed 356 km/h

    Kleemann has announced their latest project based on the superfast Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The tuning specialists fitted the new “Gullwing” model with an astonishing performance package.

    Normally, the SLS AMG is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.2 liter V8 with 570HP (419 kW) and 650Nm (481 lb-ft) of torque. Kleeman fitted the mighty engine with a an in house developed and manufactured supercharger system. The result is sensational – 770HP (566 kW) and 845Nm (623 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 9.3 seconds and a top speed of whopping 356 km/h (221 mph).

    Other upgrades include a stainless sports exhaust system including a bolt-on cat back system, a dual mid-muffler, an “X” section and a remote control flapper releasing the full power of the voice of Kleemann SLS AMG.

    Source: Kleemann

  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series – Price €249,900

    Mercedes-Benz has announced the pricing of the upcoming 2014 SLS AMG Black Series. The will cost whopping €249,900 in Germany. The manufacturer will also introduce the model in Australia, where it is priced from 639,000 AUD.

    The SLS AMG Black series is powered by an updated 6.2 liter AMG V8 with 631HP (464 kW) at 7,400RPM and 635Nm (470 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph). The SLS-AMG Black Series is just 1550 kg, so the power/weight ratio is 2.45 kg/hp.

    Other highlights include coil-over AMG RIDE CONTROL performance suspension, AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system and the weight-optimized forged AMG light-alloy wheels with newly developed sports tyres. There is also an electronically controlled AMG rear-axle differential lock and the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission.

    Optionally, customers can be supplied with the AMG Aerodynamics package.

    Source: Mercedes-Benz

  • Winged Wonders Unleash Thunder at Festival of Speed – Goodwood

    Mercedes-Benz will bring two sensational sports cars at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed. First is the 1955 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe and second the new 2013 SLS AMG GT.

    Despite the huge difference in time between these two great cars, they have a lot in common. Both have mighty engines in front and RWD as well as gull-wing doors. The two sports cars make extensive use of aluminum and have hand-built eight-cylinder engines.

    The 300 SLR is powered by a 3.0 liter straight-eight with 310HP (228 kW). It weighs just 1,117 kg (2,462 lbs), so this is the quickest closed-roof car of that time. Its top speed isover 286 km/h (178 mph).

    Nicknamed after legendary engineer, former head of vehicle development and creator of the 300 SLR, Rudolf Uhlenhaut, the “Uhlenhaut” Coupé was built in 1955 and based on the highly successful racers, most famous for the Mille Miglia victory of Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson. Equipped with a set of less than effective silencers to allow it to be road legal, Uhlenhaut famously used the 300 SLR Coupé as his everyday car

    On the other hand, the new 2013 SLS AMG GT has world’s most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine with whopping 591HP (435 kW) at 6,800RPM and 650Nm (479 lb-ft) at 4,750RPM.
    The power is sent to the rear wheels through an AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT-7 transmission. 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 319 km/h (198 mph).

    The Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place between 11 and 14 July 2013.

    Source: Mercedes-Benz

  • HOT: Vilner Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Finally Revealed

    Vilner-Mercedes-Benz-SLS-AMG-THUMBDo you remember that couple of days before Christmas the individualization tuning specialist from Vilner surprised us with a gift in the form of two teaser pictures revealing a glimpse of their latest endeavours? If you do than you will probably be happy to know that they have finally unveiled their work on the SLS AMG. And again, the readers of automobilesreview.com are the first to see it!

    Vilner Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is something everyone wants to have in their garage. And since the interior tuning professionals from Vilner have given it their magical touch, this means that the SLS seems even more attractive.

    The exterior looks like it wears a make-up and it definitely has visual characteristics that make it more beautiful than ever. In details, the bumper below the front headlights is painted in black and in this way it makes the perfect contrast to the overall light-silver exterior of this Mercedes-Benz.

    In addition, the same contrast is ensured by the central strip around the emblem, which in its back part is also colored in black. The same styling has been chosen for the middle part of the bumper. What is more – even all of the grills are black. Here the substance utilized for their re-coloring is Black Piano Varnish.

    And to make the appearance of the SLS look even more aggressive, the designers have added eyebrows to the front headlights. The latter were specifically designed by Vilner and on their top there is a light relief, which is a continuation of the inner part of the headlights.

    No matter how great the exterior looks, the inner part of the vehicle is where the true power of the leather interior specialist from Vilner lies. The splendid cabin of the SLS underwent a lot of work done with attention and precision to the details. Although the AMG designers have done a great job here, there were some elements that needed transformation.

    Straight to the details: the coupe and the boot are both wrapped in red leather and Alcantara. They have also received a big embroidered AMG emblem which resembles the one on the metal plate under the front hood.

    The steering-wheel is also modified and precisely wrapped with black leather. The airbag and the box of the dashboard are also customized in black Alcantara. The “pocket” between the two seats has a brand new design and it now looks more stylish.

  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Matt Limited Edition

    Mercedes-Benz will offer SLS AMG Matt Limited Edition in Japan. It will be priced from ¥30 000 000 (around €299 000).

    The special edition SLS will come with a exterior with a black soft top and red accents on the grille, wheels and fuel-filler cap. The interior will boasts red and black leather upholstery, a sports steering wheel and special floor mats.

    Only 5 Magno Night Black AMG Matt will be produced as the first deliveries are slated to begin in September.

    The white variant of the car will have a designo Magno Cashmere White exterior with contrasting black accents. It also has porcelain and black leather upholstery, a sports steering wheel and special floor mats. Again, it will be run in limited series of just five units.

    AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension enhancing comfort and maneuverability electronically controlled damping force of the damper depending on driving conditions is available on all models and also a set of Matte black paint AMG 10 spoke aluminum wheels.

    2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Matt Limited Edition
    2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Matt Limited Edition

    Source: Mercedes-Benz