2010 Meredes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe 6.2L V8 7AT RWD (571 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The SLS traced its roots back to the glorious 300 SL “Gullwing” from the ’60s and was introduced by Mercedes-Benz in coupe form in 2010.

The German automaker threw its gloves off when it launched the SLS and suddenly jumped from being a competitor for BMW’s sports cars to be a contender in the supercar segment fighting against Ferrari and Porsche. The SLS made that possible with major help from AMG, the German carmaker’s sports department. This car paved the way for creating the Mercedes-AMG brand.

With a design that screamed performance in all of its lines, the SLS AMG featured a low hood and a flat front fascia that resembled the one used on its illustrious predecessor from the ’60s. On the front fenders, the automaker placed a set of wide vents with two horizontal chromed slats, which confirmed the car’s legacy. In addition, the short greenhouse with its gullwing doors and the short deck at the back drew their inspiration from the former 300 SL.

Inside, the classic look of the instrument cluster was nicely done with two big round analog dials. The dashboard design was inspired by an airplane wing, and the air-vents cruciform nozzles were reminiscent of jet engines. The infotainment system was placed atop the center stack and could’ve been controlled via a rotary knob next to the armrest.

Under the hood, Mercedes-AMG installed a hand-built naturally aspirated V8 engine. Its power was sent to the rear wheels via an AMG SPEEDSHIFT seven-speed automatic gearbox.