This is excellent news, as the 571bhp V8 engine in the SLS is a cracker and delivers its ample power to the road via the rear mounted, seven - speed DSG gearbox, which is bolted directly to the front /
mid positioned engine via a torque tube running down the centre of the car.
Active noise cancellation / active sound control, adaptive cruise control with low - speed follow, auto - dimming rear - view mirror, automatic climate control, capless fueling, HandsFreeLink - Bluetooth wireless mobile phone interface with steering wheel - mounted controls, HomeLink remote, keyless access, multi-angle rear - view camera with dynamic guidelines, multi-Information display, on - demand multi-use display, power windows with auto - up / down, auto - reverse and key - off operation, pushbutton start, remote
engine starter, two -
position memory for driver's seat, side mirrors and climate control, steering wheel - mounted audio, phone,
MID and cruise controls, tilt and telescoping steering column, premium audio system with AM / FM / Sirius tuner, MP3 / Windows Media Audio compatibility, in - dash CD player and seven speakers including subwoofer, Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, Bluetooth Streaming Audio, speed - sensitive volume control, USB device connector, heated power - adjusting side mirrors with driver recognition, reverse gear tilt - down and integrated LED turn indicators, Jewel Eye LED headlights, power sunroof and more
This structure means that weight is kept to a minimum, with the front -
mid mounted
engine and rear -
mid mounted transaxle ensuring a near perfect weight distribution: 85 % of the car's weight is
positioned within its wheelbase.