Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG I (C197) photos

2010 — 2014 · coupe, convertible

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG I (C197), coupe, white, rear three-quarter view — photo 109257

Mercedes-Benz 2014 A white high-performance sports coupe in a track-focused package seen from a rear three-quarter angle against a scenic backdrop of red rock canyon formations. The car features an aggressive aerodynamic kit including a prominent fixed black rear wing, a massive rear diffuser with quad exhaust tips, black multi-spoke alloy wheels, and large side air extractor vents.

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Mercedes-Benz 2014 A white two-door high-performance sports coupe featuring a prominent black fixed rear spoiler, an aggressive rear diffuser housing quad exhaust outlets, and black multi-spoke alloy wheels, captured from a rear three-quarter perspective on an asphalt road surrounded by sandstone rock formations.

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Mercedes-Benz 2014 White sports car with open gullwing doors, a fixed rear wing, and black wheels parked on an asphalt road in a canyon.

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About this generation

The first bespoke supercar designed completely by Mercedes-AMG featuring gullwing doors was built as the C197/R197 from 2010 to 2014.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197 coupe and R197 roadster) was the first sports car built from the ground up entirely by Mercedes-AMG. Premiering at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the coupe became famous for its iconic gullwing doors inspired by the 1954 300 SL. The chassis used an aluminum spaceframe structure with a front-mid engine position and a transaxle rear gearbox arrangement for optimal weight distribution.

Power was generated by a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 engine (M159) producing 571 hp, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The lineup evolved with the SLS AMG GT (591 hp) and the lightweight track-focused SLS AMG Black Series (631 hp). In 2013, Mercedes introduced the limited-production SLS AMG Electric Drive, equipped with four electric motors generating a combined 751 hp. Production concluded in 2014 with the Final Edition series.

Specifications

6 in 2 body styles

Coupe C197 4 specifications

4638 mm182.6 in

Length

1939 mm76.3 in

Width

1262 mm49.7 in

Height

2680 mm105.5 in

Wheelbase

176 l6.2 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

6.3

563hp(420 kW)

6.2 l 7-speed DCT RWD 0–100 3.8 s

Torque: 650 Nm (479 lb-ft)
Top speed: 317 km/h (197 mph)
Displacement: 6208 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M159.980
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1620 kg (3571 lb)
Fuel tank: 85 l (22.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.2 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 308 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

583hp(435 kW)

6.2 l 7-speed DCT RWD 0–100 3.7 s

2012–2014

Torque: 650 Nm (479 lb-ft)
Top speed: 320 km/h (199 mph)
Displacement: 6208 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M159.980
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1620 kg (3571 lb)
Fuel tank: 85 l (22.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.2 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 308 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

Black Series

622hp(464 kW)

6.2 l 7-speed DCT RWD 0–100 3.6 s

2013–2014

Torque: 635 Nm (468 lb-ft)
Top speed: 315 km/h (196 mph)
Displacement: 6208 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M159.980
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1550 kg (3417 lb)
Fuel tank: 85 l (22.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.7 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 321 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

Electric

Electric Drive

740hp(552 kW)

60.0 kWh single-speed AWD 0–100 3.9 s

2013–2014

Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Curb weight: 2110 kg (4652 lb)
Battery: 60.0 kWh
Range: 250 km (155 mi) NEDC

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Roadster R197 2 specifications

4638 mm182.6 in

Length

1939 mm76.3 in

Width

1262 mm49.7 in

Height

2680 mm105.5 in

Wheelbase

173 l6.1 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

6.3

563hp(420 kW)

6.2 l 7-speed DCT RWD 0–100 3.8 s

Torque: 650 Nm (479 lb-ft)
Top speed: 317 km/h (197 mph)
Displacement: 6208 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M159.980
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1660 kg (3660 lb)
Fuel tank: 85 l (22.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.2 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 308 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

583hp(435 kW)

6.2 l 7-speed DCT RWD 0–100 3.7 s

2012–2014

Torque: 650 Nm (479 lb-ft)
Top speed: 320 km/h (199 mph)
Displacement: 6208 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M159.980
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1660 kg (3660 lb)
Fuel tank: 85 l (22.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.2 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 308 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

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