Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197/R197) 6.2 Coupé Coupe
420 kW571 PS563 hp650 Nm2010
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- Power
- 420 kW 571 PS · 563 hp
- Torque
- 650 Nm 479 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 3.8 s
- Kerb weight
- 1,619 kg
- Top speed
- 315 km/h
- Length
- 4,638 mm
Under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197/R197) 6.2 Coupé coupe sits a 6.2-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 420 kW (571 PS) and 650 Nm of torque. In the SLS AMG (C197/R197) 6.2 Coupé, power reaches the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Across the SLS AMG (C197/R197) range, the SLS AMG (C197/R197) 6.2 Coupé is the quickest to 100 km/h (3.8 s). On paper, it tops out at 315 km/h, tips the scales at 1,619 kg and offers 353 PS per tonne.
SLS AMG (C197/R197) 6.2 Coupé: measurable strengths
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the SLS AMG (C197/R197) range: 3.8 s
- Top speed of 315 km/h
- Over 250 PS per tonne: 353 PS/t
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Engine
| Engine code | M159 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 6,208 cm³ 6.2 l · 379 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 420 kW 571 PS · 563 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Dual-clutch |
|---|---|
| Gears | 7 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 3.8 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 315 km/h 196 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,638 mm 182.6 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,939 mm 76.3 in |
| Height | 1,252 mm 49.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm 105.5 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,619 kg 3,569 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 2010 |
| Generation | SLS AMG (C197/R197) (2010–2014) |
Mercedes-Benz M159 engine Compare size All SLS AMG (C197/R197) versions All Mercedes-Benz spec sheets
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