New on the interior of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Mercedes-Benz have unveiled new images concerning the interior of the SLS AMG. It was said that the this puristic sportcar will feature unique swing-win doors with a sporty interior which brings an aircraft cockpit design to mind. You will find fine materials such as nappa leather and solid metal along with the optional choice of carbon-fibre on the inside.

“The interior of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is not only very special because of the exclusive swing-wing doors. The visible influence of aviation engineering, the high-grade materials and the practicality typical of a sports car will make the hearts of sports car enthusiasts beat faster. At the same time the new interior styling indicates the design philosophy for coming generations of Mercedes sports cars”, says Gordon Wagener, Head of Design at Mercedes-Benz.

The interior is based on the world of aviation, and this means that the aircraft cockpit will be featuring a practical, but yet effective design which makes use of a long “Silver Shadow” centre console in sold metal. There will be features such as AMGSPEEDSHIT DCT, which concerns the 7-speed sports transmission.

Expect electronic sports seats which are adjustable, a leather steering wheel with a three-spoke design, shift paddles, designo hand-stitched leather, a THEMOTRONIC system, cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC, PARKTONIC, a rain sensor, Headlamp Assist and KEYLESS-GO.

There will be a Bang&Olufsen sound system, a DVDchanger and a Media Interface.

You will find the SLS AMG on the market during the spring season of 2010.