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New Docklands, VIC, 3008

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG R197

$479,990

Ex Govt Charges*

Odometer 9,360 km

Body type Roadster

Fuel Petrol

Transmission Sports Automatic Dual Clutch

Vehicle Overview

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster is a distinctive modern classic that combines open-air touring with the character of a hand-crafted AMG performance car. This 2012 example pairs its low-slung two-seat body with the visual presence of AMG Imola grey paint and a red interior, creating a specification that is both dramatic and clearly individual.

At its centre is a 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V8, a large-capacity engine that gives the SLS its unmistakable identity. The engine is paired with a sports automatic dual-clutch transmission and rear-wheel drive, preserving the traditional performance-car layout while providing rapid, convenient gear changes. A dry-sump lubrication system, sports exhaust and stainless-steel dual exhaust system reinforce the car’s motorsport-inspired mechanical theme.

The roadster body changes the SLS experience without diluting its grand-tourer appeal. Its power-operated soft roof allows the cabin to be opened to the surroundings, while heated seats and heated neck-level ventilation help make open-top driving more comfortable in cooler conditions. With only two seats, the layout is intentionally focused, giving occupants a direct connection with the car and its surroundings rather than trying to serve as an everyday family vehicle.

Inside, the cabin blends leather trim with carbon-fibre interior inserts, metallic-finish details and sports seats. Electric front seats with memory, adjustable bolsters and lumbar support provide a broad range of adjustment, while dual-zone climate control, cruise control and a multifunction sports steering wheel add usability on longer drives. The red upholstery provides a strong contrast to the exterior colour and complements the car’s theatrical character.

Equipment extends beyond the SLS’s performance hardware. Satellite navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, a premium sound system, a colour control screen and an 11-speaker stereo support day-to-day convenience. Bi-Xenon headlamps, automatic lighting, rain-sensing wipers, heated folding mirrors and front and rear parking sensors are useful additions when manoeuvring or travelling after dark. Safety equipment includes ABS, electronic stability and traction control, multiple airbags, blind-spot sensing and fixed rollover protection.

6.3-litre V8 petrol engine
Sports automatic dual-clutch transmission
Rear-wheel drive
Power-operated soft roof
AMG Imola grey exterior with red interior
19-inch and 20-inch alloy wheel specifications listed
9,360 km displayed

With its limited two-seat format, rear-drive chassis and naturally aspirated V8, the SLS AMG Roadster is centred on occasion and engagement. It offers the open-air appeal of a convertible while retaining the substantial mechanical presence and carefully finished cabin expected of Mercedes-Benz’s flagship AMG sports car.

Other highlights include Transmission: Sports Automatic Dual Clutch; Drive train: Rear Wheel Drive; Engine or motor: 6.3L V8 petrol.