2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster revealed [video]

Mercedes-Benz has the convertible super sports car thrills with a perfect combination of open-top driving pleasure will be produced in plant Sindelfingen, The SLS AMG Roadster will make its U.S. debut in Fall 2011.

The new Roadster adds a second exciting dream-car to the SLS AMG family. Head of Design at Mercedes-Benz, Gorden Wagener: “As in the gullwing model, the pure, athletic design immediately catches the eye. Whether with the roof open or closed.

The interior continues the breathtaking design idiom of the exterior, and awakens associations with an aircraft cockpit: prominent features include the dashboard in the shape of a wing and the air vents with adjustable, cruciform nozzles reminiscent of jet engines. Power is provided by a 6.3-liter (6,208cc) V8 engine that produces 563 hp (420 kW / 571 PS) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. It is connected to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which enables the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds and hit a limited top speed of 197 mph (317 km/h).

The extensive safety features include the fixed roll-over protection system. The standard Blind Spot Assist the driver with a visual warning symbol and acoustic alert if the danger of a collision with another vehicle.

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