The Powertrain of the Mercedes SLS AMG

Authors

Dipl.-Ing. F. Eichler, Dr.-Ing. J. Gindele, Dr.-Ing. M. Hart, Dipl.-Ing. I. Brajdic, Dipl.-Ing. T. Breitinger, Dipl.-Ing. M. Burgbacher, Dipl.-Ing. M. Gruber, Dipl.-Ing. J. Schmid, Mercedes-AMG GmbH, Affalterbach

Year

2010

Print Info

Fortschritt-Berichte VDI, Reihe 12, Nr. 716

Summary

The Mercedes SLS AMG, launched in March 2010, is based on a fully-independent sports car platform that was designed without compromise for maximum driving dynamics. A new power train concept was devised specifically for this vehicle and comprises three main components: the 6.2-litre V8 engine, borrowed from previous AMG model series and reworked from the ground up, a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and a torque tube with carbon-fibre drive shaft, which provides for a very rigid connection between the engine and transmission (transaxle system). Primary development goals thus focused on realising the typical characteristics of a highperformance sports car, such as high output, responsiveness, agility with minimum shift times, and an impressive sound...

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