2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Appears at Cars & Bids Auction

A 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe has been listed on Cars & Bids, featuring a 563-hp V8, gullwing doors, and documented history. Learn more about this auction.

A 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe has been listed on Cars & Bids, bringing one of AMG’s most significant modern performance cars back into the spotlight. More than just another high-end sports car, the SLS AMG marked a turning point for the brand as the first production model developed entirely in-house by AMG.

This example is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 producing 563 horsepower, hand-built under AMG’s “One Man, One Engine” philosophy. The engine is mounted in a front-mid configuration, sending power to the rear wheels through a 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT dual-clutch automatic transmission. In coupe form, the SLS is instantly recognizable by its gullwing doors, a deliberate reference to the iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL.

Finished in Iridium Silver Metallic over a Classic Red interior, the car is equipped with carbon fiber interior trim, heated seats, a Bang & Olufsen surround sound system, a limited-slip differential, and staggered factory wheels. According to the seller, the car remains unmodified, a detail that continues to play a major role in the desirability of early SLS AMG examples.

The odometer shows 67,500 miles. A Carfax report indicates registration in California and Texas since new, suggesting long-term ownership in warm-climate states. The report also notes front-end damage recorded in 2017, with the seller stating that the right front area has been repainted. Additional disclosures include minor paint chips, wheel scratches, and visible wear to the upholstery and door panels.

With bidding currently at $160,000 and the auction approaching its close, interest in this SLS AMG reflects the broader market’s continued attention toward early, naturally aspirated AMG flagships. As production numbers remain limited and originality becomes increasingly important, well-documented coupes like this one continue to occupy a distinctive position among modern performance classics.