Why is it faster than the coupé?
Faster Stig
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster specs
| Car type | Convertible |
| Curb weight | 1664 kg (3668 lbs) |
| Introduced | 2011 |
| Origin country | Germany |
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| Submitted by | phavyarden |
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Performance
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 11.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 7.9 s @ 104.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.7 s @ 199.5 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 18.8 s @ 154.1 mph |
| Est. 1 mile | 30.8 s @ 175.8 mph |
| Est. 1000 m | 22.0 s @ 261.0 kph |
| Top speed | 318 kph (198 mph) |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 7.7 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.84 g (8 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 30 m (100 ft) |
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Powertrain
| Engine type | V8 |
| Displacement | 6.2 l (378 ci) |
| Power | 571 ps (563 bhp / 420 kw) |
| Torque | 649 Nm (479 lb-ft) @ 4750 rpm |
| Power / liter | 92 ps (91 hp) |
| Power / weight | 343 ps (338 bhp) / t |
| Torque / weight | 390 Nm (288 lb-ft) / t |
| Transmission | 7-DCT |
| Layout | front engine, rear wheel drive |
SLS AMG Roadster rivals
DeDe 9y ago
0-100 kph: 3,6 s
The fastest SLS ever tested!
Source: AutoZeitung - http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/4685/p3030002.jpg
FastestLaps 9y ago
Mr. Clarkson has always had a taste for Mercedes Benz. This Benz had one of his most positive reviews of late.
But I didn't expect him to say that he loves germans, wants to move to Germany and "have cold meat for breakfast" :D
If there was sarcasm, I didn't see it.
DeDe 9y ago
0-40 kph: 1,3 s
0-130 kph: 5,6 s
0-160 kph (100mph): 7,8 s
0-180 kph: 9,6 s
Quarter mile: 11,7 s (199 kph)
Source: AMS - http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/4579/amusmercedesbenzslsamgr.jpg
