These are the first official photos released by Mercedes-Benz of the upcoming 2012 SLS AMG Roadster.
But the model seen here appears to still be a test-phase prototype with camouflage taped over its head- and taillights and the logos still covered up.
Mercedes says the SLS’s lightweight aluminium spaceframe took into consideration a Roadster version right from the very start of its development. Therefore the side sills were reinforced to improve dynamics and increase rigidity.
Will it be the 6.3-liter naturally aspirated engine currently used in the gullwing coupe or will AMG stuff the new 5.5-liter turbo eight under the hood? Well, a few pages into the release reveals that the roadster is rated at 563 horsepower, the same output as the coupe.
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