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In the early 2010s, Mercedes-AMG set out to reclaim its soul by building its first-ever clean-sheet supercar. The result was the , a front mid-engine beast that famously paid homage to the 1950s 300 SL Gullwing with its iconic upward-opening doors.

When the SLS first landed, it wasn't just a styling exercise. Tucked deep behind the front axle was a —the world’s most powerful atmospheric engine at its debut—churning out 563 horsepower . Car And Driver Mercedes Sls

In 2013, Mercedes proved they could make electrons scream as loud as pistons. The featured four electric motors (one at each wheel) producing a staggering 740 horsepower and 737 lb-ft of torque . In the early 2010s, Mercedes-AMG set out to

: The gullwing doors were a marvel of engineering, opening to a full 70 degrees to allow drivers to drop into the low-slung cockpit. For safety, the door hinges featured explosive bolts designed to blow the doors off in the event of a rollover. 2. The Silent Storm: The Electric Drive Tucked deep behind the front axle was a

: With a 0–60 mph time of 3.7 seconds , the SLS felt like a "polished hot rod".

This is the story of how that "Gullwing" evolved from a grand tourer into a track-slaying legend. 1. The Raw Revival: The 2011 SLS AMG