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Rare 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Coupe in Chrome Wrap Goes Under the Hammer

Giancarlo Perlas June 5, 2021

It looks like Wayne Newton’s one-of-a-kind custom 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is not the only mind-blowing car with the three-pointed star logo hitting the Barrett-Jackson auction at the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center on June 17-19. Another highlight of the event is a special 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG gullwing coupe.

The SLS comes with Iridium Silver Metallic paint hidden under a full chrome wrap, which raises its exclusivity even more. Meanwhile, its interior upholstery is clad in classic red leather. It also features an audiophile-quality Infotainment system, a climate control system, and four driving modes, namely Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus, and Manual.

Beneath the hood of the SLS lies an M159 6.2-liter V8 engine producing up to 563 hp. The power is distributed via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission system. The setup allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and it only needs 11 seconds to do a quarter-mile run. The top speed of the gullwing is electronically limited to 196 mph, and it comes with race-derived handling and braking for better control.

The bidding for this rare SLS is now happening at the Barret-Jackson portal. Interested buyers can place their bids by signing up with them. Another good news about the car is it doesn’t have a reserve price.

Check out the photos of the Vegas-bound 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Coupe in the gallery below:

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Giancarlo Perlas

Giancarlo Perlas is an economist by profession with a career spanning nearly two decades. His professional journey has seen him assume vital roles in various government and private organizations, particularly in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. Alongside his civic and corporate pursuits is his love for cars, particularly those made by Mercedes-Benz. In 2012, he found himself with like-minded individuals within BenzInsider. From then on, he used the platform as a way to share his passion with the automotive community. Follow his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/benzinsider, X (formerly Twitter) @giancarloperlas, and IG @benzinsider. View all posts by Giancarlo Perlas →

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