The Mercedes SLS AMG was introduced in 2009 and first imported into US in 2011 as both a Roadster and the Gullwing with production ending for the SLS AMG in early 2014.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197 / R197) is a front mid-engine, 2-seater, limited production sports car developed by the Mercedes-AMG division of German automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and was the first Mercedes-Benz automobile designed in-house by AMG. The car, which has gull-wing doors, was the successor to the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and was described by Mercedes-Benz as a spiritual successor to the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing SLS stands for "Super Leicht Sport" (Super Light Sport). The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG was assembled largely by hand, with its chassis and aluminum body shell produced by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria and then transferred to Sindelfingen, Germany for assembly, with its engine being hand built by AMG in Affalterbach, Germany.

It was the first Mercedes-Benz designed and built from scratch entirely by AMG. Upon its introduction the SLS AMG's 571 PS (420 kW; 563 hp) M159 engine was according to AMG "the world's most powerful naturally aspirated production series engine" ever produced. In fact, the 6.2 liter engine (the engine was based on the M156 block) was modified to such an extent that AMG gave it a separate engine code—M159—to signify the more than 120 different parts used in the SLS engine (as well as the addition of a dry-sump lubrication system to handle the car's high cornering speeds and racing capabilities).

Compared with its predecessor (the Mercedes-McLaren SLR), the SLS is, per Mercedes-AMG head Tobias Moers, the faster car on the track, both in the hands of normal drivers as well as race drivers, which may be attributable in part to the SLS's lightweight aluminum frame. The SLS has a curb weight of just 3,573 pounds on standard wheels. The SLS also came with a carbon-fiber shaft for its dual clutch transmission.

Power is from a 6.2-liter V8 paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transaxle, and factory options include carbon fiber trim, red brake calipers, and an AMG leather/Alcantara steering wheel for an original MSRP of nearly $199k.

The interior is in Classic Red and Black Design Exclusive Leather upholstery, accented with the $4,500 Carbon Fiber Trim package applied to the door panels, center stack, and rear center console. Equipment includes a navigation system, Alcantara headliner, rearview camera, blind spot assist, dual-zone automatic climate control, folding side view mirrors, 3-stage electronic stability program, and more.

The car was purchased by the seller January 2017 and approximately 1,500 of its 17,500 miles have been added since. Our car was recently been inspected by the local Mercedes Benz dealer along with the most recent recall programs preformed.

Miles are 17,501 and the VIN number is WDDRJ7HA6BA000646. For other interesting bikes and collectible vehicles, visit our web site http://www.automaniagp.com 541 479 8888 or come by and see us at 895 SE Gladiola Drive, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97526. Oregon Dealer DA1287.

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