Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (2011)

The Mercedes-Benz SLS was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Heavily influenced by the 300 SL Gullwing, the SLS’s styling captured the long stretching bonnet and rear-set cabin to create a similar but adapted shape for the company’s 21st century supercar.

Developed entirely in house, this was the first time AMG had been given a clean sheet to build a road car from the ground up, and one with the billing that would make it something altogether more serious than a comfortable Mercedes-Benz.

The 6.2-litre V8 engine, which was designed specifically for AMG models, produces a staggering 563 bhp at 6,800 rpm, with 650 Nm of torque at 4,750 rpm. The SLS can accelerate from 0-62 mph in just 3.7 seconds and can reach with ease a top speed of 197 mph.

Similar to its predecessor, the SLS’s body was constructed of lightweight aluminium, this time however Mercedes-Benz would break the mould by using not only an aluminium body but also an aluminium chassis. This resulted in a significant weight saving, allowing for an overall curb weight of just 1,620kg.

Supplied new to South Africa via Mercedes-Benz Maritime Motors to Mr R Dias of Port Elizabeth, this SLS AMG Coupe was optioned in AMG Le Mans Red over a black leather interior. Additional options saw the car benefit from the 10-spoke AMG forged wheels painted matte black and meanwhile on the interior the centre console was optioned in carbon fibre, and the AMG performance steering wheel gaining Alcantara.

The car would remain in South Africa until it was imported and registered in the United Kingdom in early 2016 going to the ownership of Mr Lau of Egham. Since import, the car has continued to be maintained exclusively at Mercedes-Benz dealerships, for which the full history can be seen below.

• 09.05.2012 – Service – Mercedes-Benz Maritime Motors – 3,908 miles
• 16.05.2013 – Service – Mercedes-Benz Maritime Motors – 4,539 miles
• 15.05.2014 – Service - Mercedes-Benz Maritime Motors – 8,356 miles
• 25.05.2015 – Service - Mercedes-Benz Maritime Motors – 11,796 miles
• 14.07.2016 – Service - Mercedes-Benz Brooklands – 12,806 miles
• 19.09.2017 – Service - Mercedes-Benz Brooklands – 13,558 miles
• 16.11.2018 – Service - Mercedes-Benz Brooklands – 13,690 miles
• 12.11.2019 – Service - Mercedes-Benz Brooklands – 14,987 miles
• 02.11.2020 – Service - Mercedes-Benz Brooklands – 15,472 miles
• 20.06.2023 – Service - Mercedes-Benz Nottingham – 15,956 miles
• 17.07.2024 – Service - Mercedes-Benz West London – 17,732 miles

A wonderful example, this SLS AMG is available to view at our showrooms outside London immediately. Showing 17,850 miles on the odometer and serviced in July 2024, this example is ready to go and accompanied by its original books, two keys, and history folio.

• AMG Le Mans Red over black leather
• Supplied new to South Africa in RHD
• No fewer than 11 service stamps, all by Mercedes-Benz main dealerships
• Last serviced in July 2024
• Imported into the United Kingdom in early 2016
• Accompanied by the original book back, two keys, and a folio of documentation