Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the fastest production car on BIC

Mercedes-Benz super car and darling of its stable, the SLS AMG broke the lap record to regain the top position of the fastest lap set by any production car at the Buddh International Circuit. The lap timing set at 2 minutes 14.521 seconds is the fastest by any production car. The SLS AMG was driven by ace German Driver and AMG Driving Instructor Norman Simon. True to its racing pedigree the SLS AMG which personifies pure fascination and embodies pinnacle of automotive technology, reiterated why it is chosen as the Official Safety Car for Formula 1 Grand Prix Championships.

Eberhard Kern, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India: “We are extremely thrilled with the feat the SLS AMG accomplished on the Buddh International Circuit. The car has proved its mettle time and time again across major racing tracks of the world and it is only fitting that in India too, it holds the title of the fastest lap achieved by a production car. Mercedes-Benz has a very dominant presence in the racing and motorsports arena, and this lineage is evident in our vehicle design and technology, both performance and aesthetics. The SLS AMG is the epitome of these elements making it the best in sportiness and fascination that Mercedes-Benz offers.”

SLS AMG with its stunning design and exquisite technology is reminiscent of the legendary 300 SL sports car of the 1950s. Among the highlights of the SLS AMG are its aluminium space-frame body, AMG 6.3-litre V8 front mid-engine with 571bhp and 650Nm of torque, seven-speed dual clutch transmission in a transaxle arrangement and aluminium double-wishbone sports suspension. This high-tech combination guarantees the ultimate thrill in performance driving and leaves a fascinating impression on any automotive enthusiast who has ever driven the SLS AMG.

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