In an interview after the release, Gordon Wagener, the Head of Design at Mercedes - Benz said, «The styling of the new Mercedes - Benz SLS AMG is not only very special because of
its exclusive Gullwing doors.
Also brand new for the Mercedes - AMG GT R are the lighweight alloy wheels, modified brakes, suspension and steering ratio and last, but not the least, the huge fixed rear wing accompanied by an
exclusive aero kit and front grille which pays homage to the W194 300SL
Gullwing race car from 1954.