Thursday, May 5, 2011

SLS Mercedes AMG Roadster

The new star of Mercedes-Benz will make its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. We refer to the SLS AMG Roadster or, put another way, the brand-new convertible version of the famous supercar. What do you think? Leave your comments, the most interesting will be published in the journal Hwy.

Alternatively, this news debate on our forums. 571 hp, canvas roof and 317 km / h, these are just some of the interesting facts of the new Mercedes AMG Roadster SLS, which will debut in September 2011 to celebrate the Frankfurt Motor Show. Developed jointly with the coupe version, the technicians responsible for AMG and Mercedes are finalizing the details for the launch of the convertible of your dreams.

The body rigidity has been one of the aspects that have worked most German engineers. Tobias Moers, Chief Development Officer and Executive Committee member of Mercedes-AMG is clear in this chapter: "Without rigid body, there is a good dynamic performance ... having no roof and gullwing doors, it was necessary to reinforce the side rails ...'.

In pursuit of achieving high stiffness, the cross bar placed under the dashboard has been enhanced, with a foreword to the windshield frame and the central tunnel. To strengthen the rear axle, has placed an additional prop between the fuel tank and housing of the hood. The lightness, the convertible version has an aluminum chassis, like the coupe version - is one of the highlights of the Mercedes AMG Roadster SLS.

Your body weighs 243 kg compared with 241 kg of the closed version. Like most established cabriosclásicos, we use a soft top that can fold and unfold in motion-to 50 km/h-. Is supported on an aluminum, steel and magnesium. After many tests in the circuits of Nardo (Italy) and Idiada (Spain), the convertible has achieved in more than one occasion the 317 km / h speed limit.

Another aspect that has been carefully maintained has been the sound insulation. To ensure minimum vibration and no noises inside when driving with the throttle, is installed with safety glass moon. Also, the hood is made of three layers. With all these elements, say the SLS Mercedes AMG Roadster identical transmits sensations of driving the coupe.

Important aspects such as aerodynamics, weight distribution, center of gravity and the interior ergonomics have been tested over the past three years. Mechanically, there is no relevant change, as the SLS AMG Roadster features the same engine as its coupe sibling, that is, an amazing atmosphere of gasoline V8 engine of 6,208 cm3 of displacement and 571 hp at 6,800 rpm, power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission.

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