Mercedes "Gullwing" supercar the best in the world

Posted November 13, 2009 | Category: Cars

With a significant advantage over other competing cars, the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG was voted "best supercar in the world" more than 250,000 readers of "Bild am Sonntag", "Auto Bild" and 25 other European magazines. SLS AMG wins it the "Golden Steering Wheel 2009", one of the most important automotive awards internationally. The coveted award was officially handed over yesterday evening in Berlin to Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of Daimler AG and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Cars.

Eleven participated in super important poll to award the "Golden Steering Wheel 2009", "Bild am Sonntag", the specialist car magazine "Auto Bild" and 25 other titles this year have extended throughout Europe. Almost one third of the votes went to the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which has so far conquered the preference of readers in supersports category, with a large detachment from the runner.

The result of the vote has paid tribute to the high technical level that characterizes the new AMG sports and the unique charm of the doors to "Gullwing" 300 SL that evoke the fifties, a veritable legend among sports cars. The super structure is characterized by an extremely lightweight construction, excellent driving dynamics and exemplary levels of safety. These excellent results were achieved thanks to unique technology, the aluminum spaceframe chassis, the front mid-engine V8 AMG 6.3-liter with a maximum power of 420 kW/571 hp, 650 Nm of torque and dry sump lubrication. La “Ali di gabbiano” accelera da 0 a 100 km/h in soli 3,8 secondi, raggiungendo una velocità massima di 317 km/h . The seven-speed double-clutch transmission in a "transaxle" and sports suspension with aluminum double wishbones up to a dynamic driving at the highest levels. The ideal weight distribution with a ratio 47: 53 between the front and rear and low center of gravity underline the strong character of this sports car. The 'Gullwing' accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.8 seconds, reaching a top speed of 317 km / h. SLS AMG will be launched in the spring of 2010.

With the award to the new "Gullwing", M-Benz ercedes renews a glorious tradition, with a total of 18 victories, the brand with the star is among the most successful brands in the competition of the "Golden Steering Wheel 2009".

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