RideLust

When the Mercedes-Benz SLS came out in 2010 the motoring press stood up and took notice. This was not just any Mercedes mind you, but the modern interpretation of one of the greatest automobiles ever made, the 1953 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing. The new SLS was packed with the newest technology and of course, an engine made by the Gods. A 6.2-L V8 making 563 hp and 479 lb.ft of torque was stuffed under the hood giving us performance figures of 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds, a quarter-mile of 11.6 seconds and a top speed of 197 mph. Not too shabby. It’s now 2012 and the boys at Benz have decided to give the SLS the Black Series treatment. Click through and check it out!