Gullwing model wins in �super sports� category: SLS AMG wins readers� poll �The sportiest cars of 2010�

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Affalterbach, Germany, Jun 18, 2010 � Victory for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG over some strong competition. In the �Sportiest cars of 2010� readers� poll organised by the renowned car magazine sport auto, the gullwing model took the title in the �super sports� section.


With no less than 17.2 percent of the votes cast, the SLS AMG left all the other
super sports cars trailing in its wake. The win � over 13 competitors from Germany, Italy, Japan, Great Britain, the USA, Sweden and France � underlines just how popular the SLS AMG is amongst the readers.

The very best series-production and performance-tuned vehicles compete against each other on an annual basis in the sport auto readers� poll; taking part this year were 260 vehicles in 25 categories. A total of 10,000 readers cast their vote. Not only did the super sports car from Mercedes-Benz win over the judges� hearts � it was also victorious when put to the test. The AMG 6.3-litre V8 front-mid engine with dry sump lubrication and 420 kW (571 hp) plus a torque of 650 newton metres, a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with a transaxle configuration � not to mention its athletic double-wishbone sports suspension � add up to a unique high-tech blend, ensuring driving dynamics of the highest calibre.

These were very much in evidence at the �super test�, too, which is very highly regarded amongst the sport auto readers and industry experts alike: a lap time of 7.40 minutes on the legendary Nordschleife of the N�rburgring is an impressive performance indeed. �Respect! The Mercedes sports brand AMG has put a magnificent machine on the road� was the reaction following sport auto�s �super test�.

Since its world premiere at the 2009 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main, the SLS AMG has already been showered with lots of major awards:
- �Red Dot Design Award�
- �iF product design award 2010�
- Design Award 2010 (Auto Bild)
- Plus X Award
- �Golden Steering Wheel 2009� (Bild am Sonntag and Auto Bild)
- �The Best Cars�, super sports car category (auto motor und sport)
- �Auto Trophy 2009� and �Design Trophy� (Auto Zeitung)
- �TOPauto 2010� (Motor Information Service)
- �Best New Product 2009, International Motor Show in Frankfurt� (AutoScout24)
- �GT Car of the Year� (Top Gear, GB)
- �Best Dream Machine� (MotorWeek TV�s Driver�s Choice Award, USA)

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