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Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster video review

The Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster loses the coupe's gullwing doors. We review the new convertible supercar on video

The £176,895 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG roadster is the new convertible version of the gullwing AMG SLS coupe. Naturally, lopping the roof off means the distinctive (but controversial) doors of the coupe had to go and are replaced by a pair of conventionally hinged doors instead.

So what's it like to drive - any different to the rather superb coupe? Find out in the video above and to read our full review, click here.

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Specifications

EngineV8, petrol, 6208cc
Max power571bhp @6800rpm
Max torque479lb ft@4750rpm
0-603.8 secs (claimed 0-62mph)
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