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    Mercedes-Benz redefines leadership with the launch of the SLS AMG in India!

    Mercedes-Benz today launched its flagship super sports car for the Indian market: the SLS AMG. The statement from the global CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, Mr. Ola Kaellenius, encapsulated his aspirations for the product, “Today India joins the elite ranks of the first few RHD markets globally to launch this mean machine. Given the strong demand for this car, I assure you that it is really a very strong and positive statement and shows the esteem that India as a market holds for us.”

    Ritesh
    Ritesh
    Published On Jul 16, 2010 17:07 IST
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    Published OnJul 16, 2010 17:07 IST
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    The SLS AMG has captivated people all across the world with its purist design, intelligent lightweight construction and superior handling dynamics. It is the first independently developed vehicle by AMG in its illustrious history spanning over 40 years. It not only takes AMG, the performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars, into a new era, but also demonstrates development expertise of the very highest order.

    Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India commented: “The SLS AMG represents the true spirit of our brand- 'The Best or Nothing'! It embodies passion, performance, design, technology and engineering excellence- values that make us one of the most exciting brands in the world, today.”

    The innovative, puristic sports car design on the exterior complemented by the puristic , aviation inspired interior designs create a cutting edge , exclusive piece of art with superior driving dynamics due to the modified AMG 6.3 – litre V8 front mid-engine, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission , the AMG speed-sensitive sports steering and the light yet rigid aluminium space frame. With a solid body structure, AMG high- performance composite braking system, 3-stage ESP and other inventions this car exhilarates automotive enthusiasts while not compromising on the basic qualities of Mercedes: Quality, Safety,

    Reliability and Exclusiveness. The SLS AMG’s dry sump lubrication allows the car to do a 360 degree rotation while running showcased in the SLS Michael Schumacher film. Additionally the SLS satisfies the desires of the most elite customers by offering a range of customization opportunities via the AMG Performance Studio.

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    Ritesh
    <p>Having worked as an Auto Journalist for the past 5 years, Ritesh is keenly passionate about digging more on automobiles and things related. His journey as a journalist so far consists of different profiles that helped him groom on various platforms within the automobiles industry. He kept rolling on technical experience during his career as a Road Test Editor, which finally took him to a level where he turned to be an Editor-in-Chief of CarDekho.com, India's no. #1 automotive giant.&nbsp;</p> <p>Another side of his creative life is easily visible the photography that he carries out in order to serve the CarDekho news readers with the latest and natural pictures of newly launched cars. Additionally, he is the one who foresees all auto news articles that are to be published making it sure that CarDekho readers get the latest and the best automotive news first. "Life is a highway, keep driving", Says Ritesh.</p>Read more

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