Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG F1 Safety Car, debuted at the new Formula-1 season in Bahrain last month, was claimed to be the most spectacular and powerful Official F1™ Safety Car of all time. The gullwing model, launched on 27 March 2010, had replaced the SL 63 AMG, which was used as the Official F1™ Safety Car in 2008 and 2009 seasons.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has a unique vehicle concept in ensuring outstanding driving dynamics; the aluminum space-frame body keeps the vehicle weight down to 1620 kilograms (DIN kerb weight). Powered by 6.3-liter V8 engine that produces a peak output of 420 kW (571 hp) and a maximum torque of 650 Nm, the gullwing model can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. Moreover, thanks to the dry-sump lubrication system that enables the AMG V8 powerplant to be installed very low down, the vehicle’s center of gravity has beneficially lowered.
As the standard-production SLS AMG, the Official F1™ Safety Car features the same engine, power transmission, suspension and brake system. Compared to the standard-production SLS, the AMG F1 is distinguishable on the outside by its prominent F1 logos, carbon-fiber exterior mirrors and the characteristic roof light bar with integrated TV camera. It sits on an all-new carbon-fiber hood whose shape has been tested in the wind tunnel to ensure optimum airflow at the rear aerofoil.
Like the exterior, the distinctive gullwing doors differ only slightly from that of the standard-production model. Inside, AMG sports bucket seats with black leather upholstery and six-point seat belts ensure optimum lateral support. Like various other interior trim parts, the center console is finished in genuine carbon fiber, while the AMG performance steering wheel is in Alcantara leather. Moreover, the steering wheel features a specially shaped grip area, a high-quality genuine-metal insert and a flat-bottomed rim with a diameter of 370 millimeters.
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