2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster

Description

AMG engineers and designers are used to creating powerful and dynamic automobiles; however, nothing could have prepared them for what they were told in a Sindelfingen boardroom in the late 2000s. In short, they were requested to create not just a new AMG super sports car but one that brought their most cherished design - the 300 SL ‘Gullwing’ coupe - into the modern era. When launched at the 2009 Frankfurt International Auto Show, the world was smitten by the sleek new coupe, dubbed the SLS AMG. It perfectly captured the retro details of the Gullwing and brought that classic, powerful 1950s design into the modern era. Always with one eye on tradition, Mercedes followed the coupe with the SLS AMG Roadster in 2011. Now those who dreamt of open-air motoring while being thrust along with all the power of the AMG-designed, dry-sump 6.3-liter ‘M159’ V8 could do so in luxurious convertible style.

This car is part of the Retro Motors Collection, which comprises over 30 cars largely from the 1950s through today, with a focus on American muscle and high-powered European sports cars. View the full collection here.

Highlights

• Finished in AMG Le Mans Red Metallic (434) with a Ruby Red (746) power-folding soft top

• The interior is finished in a two-tone Sand and Black designo leather with color-coordinated leather floor mats

• Featuring a hand-assembled 6.2-liter M159 dry-sump V8 rated at 563-horsepower

• Power is sent to the rear wheels via a carbon-fiber driveshaft before reaching the rear-mounted seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle

• Remarkable performance with 0-62 mph in just 3.8 seconds while storming to a top speed of 197 mph

• Staggered 19/20-inch AMG 5-Twin Spoke Forged Wheels

• Braking is handled with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers with cross-drilled and ventilated rotors on all four corners

• Original starting MSRP just over $196,000 before options

• A record at the time, the power soft top transforms the car in a mere 11 seconds at speeds of up to 31 miles per hour

• Equipped with the $6,400 Bang & Olufsen 1000-watt 'high-end' sound system

• The second year of production for the Roadster variant

• Service in December 2022 at 10,054 miles included an A Service and mounting new front Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires courtesy of Mercedes-Benz of Austin

• Paintwork protected with a full exterior ceramic coating

• Offered with only 10,394 miles at the time of cataloging

Features

This car is equipped with, but not limited to, the following options:

• 218 - Rear-view Camera

• 232 - Garage door opener

• 234 - Blind spot assistant

• 249 - Automatic dimming of interior and exterior mirrors

• 264 - License plate attachment, America

• 275 - Memory package

• 301 - Ashtray package

• 359 - Teleaid USA

• 403 - Airscarf system

• 461 - Instrumentation with miles indicated and English legend

• 475 - Tire pressure control

• 494 - US Version

• 500 - Electric folding exterior mirrors

• 512 - Command Aps with DVD changer

• 536 - Sirius XM satellite radio, complete system

• 550A - Exclusive leather trim

• 551 - Basic anti-theft alarm system

• 581 - Automatic climate control

• 600 - Headlight washing equipment

• 614 - Bi-xenon headlights

• 61U - Headliner in black microfiber

• 887 - Separate trunk lid locking

• H70 - AMG aluminum trim

Known Imperfections

• Scraped front air dam underside

• Scuffs on aluminum door sills

• Minor stone chip on the front bumper

• Minor chips on the passenger side front and rear wheels

Included

• Two keys

• Car cover

• Window sticker

• First aid kit

• Tire inflator

• Jack

• Owner’s manuals

• License plate frame

• Removed ‘AMG’ factory floor mats

Ownership History

The accompanying Carfax report shows that this SLS AMG Roadster was originally sold in North Carolina, where it would remain with the first owner until 2019. Shortly after the second owner purchased the car with 8,600 miles, it moved to their home in Arizona. The third and current owner purchased the car in 2021 with just under 10,000 miles relocating the car to Texas.

Additional Notes A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle. Contact: Hunter Harris Phone: 772.925.9304 E-mail: hunter.harris@broadarrowgroup.com

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,205. Learn more about the program here.