This AMG SLS Coupe has been designed and presented in the spirit of – and in tribute to – the iconic 1955-57 300SL “gullwing” coupes. It is the culmination of sports car, race car and automotive art presented in an exotic shape that sees the aluminum bodywork tautly formed over an aluminum spaceframe. At its core is a handcrafted 6.3-liter, four-valve-per-cylinder V-8 that produces 563 horsepower. It can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 197 miles per hour. (The speedometer actually reads 240 mph and, without the constraints, it may well achieve this staggering number.) With dry sump lubrication and race-tuned velocity stacks, the engine is one of the highest output V-8s available. Imposing power is turned into impressive performance by a rear-mounted seven-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT dual-clutch transaxle and limited-slip differential, along with suspension, braking and steering systems developed and race proven by AMG.

The imposing style incorporates a long hood with the cockpit in close proximity to the rear axle and a short rear end where a rear wing deploys at high rates of speed for stability and handling. The wing will also function under braking. This 391-mile car has the factory-optional AMG carbon ceramic braking system.

The interior is luxurious, yet all business with AMG sports seats finished in Porcelain and Black. The richly colored gray car on offer is loaded with optional carbon fiber accents that include the interior trim package, side mirror caps and engine compartment covers. It has the optional leather/Alcantara AMG performance steering wheel.