Following its international launch just a few weeks ago, the high-performance Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster has flown in and landed – despite its lack of gullwing doors – at South Africa’s Joburg Motor Show, where the right-hand drive model makes its global debut.
Having lost none of its appeal and heritage associated with the hard-top SLS AMG, the Roadster was designed to be the pinnacle of open-top motoring. The SLS AMG Roadster features a three-ply soft top that can be raised or lowered in eleven seconds at speeds up to 50 km/h. While the roof is fully automatic and has a glass rear window, it doesn’t steal any trunk space as the SLS has a cargo capacity of 173-litres regardless of the top’s position.
Inside, the cabin is elegantly appointed with designo leather upholstery, metallic trim and AMG sports seats with AIRSCARF. Options include a Bang & Olufsen audio system and an AMG Performance Media system that displays real-time vehicle information.
The SLS AMG Roadster’s 6.2-litre V8 engine produces a massive 420 kW at 6 800 r/min and 650 Nm of torque – enough shove to launch the car from 0 – 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and on to a top speed of 317 km/h.
The SLS AMG Roadster will go on sale in Europe in November, with the car’s local launch to follow soon after.
