Car And Driver Mercedes Sls Apr 2026

In the early 2010s, Mercedes-AMG set out to reclaim its soul by building its first-ever clean-sheet supercar. The result was the , a front mid-engine beast that famously paid homage to the 1950s 300 SL Gullwing with its iconic upward-opening doors.

: With a 0–60 mph time of 3.7 seconds , the SLS felt like a "polished hot rod". Car And Driver Mercedes Sls

In 2013, Mercedes proved they could make electrons scream as loud as pistons. The featured four electric motors (one at each wheel) producing a staggering 740 horsepower and 737 lb-ft of torque . In the early 2010s, Mercedes-AMG set out to

: The gullwing doors were a marvel of engineering, opening to a full 70 degrees to allow drivers to drop into the low-slung cockpit. For safety, the door hinges featured explosive bolts designed to blow the doors off in the event of a rollover. 2. The Silent Storm: The Electric Drive In 2013, Mercedes proved they could make electrons

When the SLS first landed, it wasn't just a styling exercise. Tucked deep behind the front axle was a —the world’s most powerful atmospheric engine at its debut—churning out 563 horsepower .

This is the story of how that "Gullwing" evolved from a grand tourer into a track-slaying legend. 1. The Raw Revival: The 2011 SLS AMG