102 February 2013 www.bahrainthismonth.com motoring Graeme Newport, general manager at Haddad Motors, talks us through the latest range of Mercedes AMG sports cars. A Mesmerising Group AL HADDAD MOTORS Mercedes SLS AMG “Soaring high in the super sports car segment, the SLS would fly if it had wings. With its iconic gullwing doors, the SLS AMG has taken the Mercedes and AMG brands to new heights in the automotive industry. Since its launch in 2009 it caused quite a sensation with its purist design, intelligent lightweight construction and superior handling dynamics.” The AMG 6.3 litre V8 front mid-engine, with dry sump lubrication, packs a whopping 571 hp and 650 Nm of torque. The seven-speed dual clutch transmission in transaxle configuration and a nimble double-wishbone aluminium sports suspension ensures driving dynamics of the highest order. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG “The SLK 55 AMG is the perfect embodiment of the new AMG brand claim of ‘Driving Performance’. In the compact high performance roadster segment there is nothing to compare to its combination of tangible driving dynamics, superior sportiness, unique high-technology and low fuel consumption.” The AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine has peak output of 422 hp and maximum torque of 540 Nm, and accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. Mercedes SLS AMG Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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