Mercedes Benz on Friday launched SLS-AMG in India. This sports car has a cockpit like door opening. Only millionaires can afford it. The car has the price tag of Rs. 2 crore + which come with massive 6300cc engine, enough to get this beast from 0-100 in just 3.8 seconds. Mercedes SLS-AMG has launches in India weeks after the right-hand drive versions made their debut in the markets.
SLS-AMG is a car with gull-wing doors which gives the feel of Airplanes cockpit. About 10 units of SLS-AMG has already been sold and it’s demand remains high in the market.
At the launch of Mercedes SLS-AMG in India Wilfried Aulbur, MD of Mercedes-Benz India said, “It’s the ultimate car in style and performance”. The Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG boasts top speed at 317 kmph. This car was showcased at the Delhi Expo earlier in January this year, is the big hit right from that point of time.
This car is made with aluminium body, to give it a light weight. Though this at this price, Mercedes SLS-AMG has its competitors Audi A8 and Porsche 911 Turbo. To own this beast, one has to wait for 6-8 months after booking. “10 cars booked till date will be delivered to customers before December this year”, said Debashish Mitra, sales & marketing director for Mercedes-Benz India.
