SLS AMG / 32
Dry sump lubrication. It’s our favourite turn of phrase in the entire brochure
The SLS AMG’s design engineers were able to position the engine as low as possible behind the front axle by employing an unusual type of lubrication technology
in order to dispense with the sump that is usually located beneath the engine. In its place an external oil tank and several pumps supply the engine with lubricant –
even during high lateral acceleration.
We could fill pages and pages writing about the other performance-enhancing measures that were implemented, so here are the most important ones in a nutshell:
a newly developed magnesium intake manifold with precisely matched resonance tube lengths for optimum cylinder flow, the use of exhaust headers, significantly lighter
forged pistons plus bucket tappets for a rigid valve train that improves power and torque output. The rest is written all over the faces of euphoric drivers: 6.3-litre V8,
571
hp (420kW), 650Nm torque, acceleration from 0 to 62mph in 3.8 seconds, top speed 197mph. Figures can be such fun!
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz C197 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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