Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster: The Convertible Supercar
Mercedes has released the convertible version of the Mercedes SLS AMG, the SLS AMG Roadster which has a canvas roof and goes on sale for € 226,000
The convertible version of the Mercedes SLS has pointed 40kg increase in weight, placing it in the 1735kg., To include the electrical system that allows the roof to collapse and expand in just 11 seconds. This operation may be performed even when the vehicle is moving at a speed not exceeding 50km / h.
The new SLS AMG Roadster features an 8-cylinder engine in V with a power of 571CV and 6.3 liter engine that achieves a top speed of 317km / h, accelerates from 0 to 100km / h in 3.8 seconds. This wasteful power consumption means that the vehicle is raised to 13.2 liters in combined cycle.
The new Mercedes sports car has an automatic gear shift 7-speed dual-clutch that ensures swift and uninterrupted change of traction, with 4 different driving programs that let you choose from a standard driving up the sportiest version .
An outstanding element of the SLS AMG Roadster is the rear wing that automatically deploys when the vehicle reaches a speed of 120km / h, adjusting the car’s aerodynamics to make it more effective at high speeds.
The new Mercedes features composite brakes, ventilated 390 and 330mm capable of stopping the vehicle smoothly despite the high speeds that can reach. This brake system incorporating the Adaptive Brake with hill start aid, which prevents the vehicle from moving backward in the impasse to move from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Also noteworthy is that the Roadster version, despite the space to occupy the roof when folded, it has lost ability to boot from the original of 131litros.