The German Muscle Car! | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG | Naturally Aspirated Heroes Ep5 | 4K

In this episode of Naturally Aspirated Heroes, Miles takes us for a drive in Affalterbach's idea of a muscle car - the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
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[@scd]

We might be in love with the SLS AMG. Would you take the SLS, or it's newer brother, the AMG GT - with it's smaller, turbocharged V8?

[@RRSmurf]

The one with a warranty 😝

[@VentoCruiser]

SLS!! Anytime!!

[@Ramathorn]

SLS

[@jimminugent9926]

SLS all day long

[@bernardwarr4187]

That’s the question. I would like to see the side by side test. For me SLS al day

[@achintyaaatreya]

This car is probably the most characterful Mercedes-AMG ever made. Most emotive for sure....

[@scd]

You are bang on there 👌🏻

[@MercSLRFan]

CLK GTR

[@achintyaaatreya]

@@MercSLRFan 6 road cars were made.

[@siyandajola585]

Channels like this are a dying breed. In a world where KZbinrs buy cars and then ruin them just to get views, this channel brings me peace. I'm really glad it exists. Whatever you guys do after the NA series, I'll be here. Please don't stop🙏 One criticism - you don't post enough content. Keep the videos coming 🙏

[@scd]

Thanks for your kind words! We try to bring the best automotive content. We just love cars 🙌

[@cannyscott]

Yes i agree. More content please!

[@gamenigeria]

Why is ruining car a good thinking

[@AntoniusTyas]

@@gamenigeria it is for Whistlin Diesel, apparently. Angry people will comment on his content. Which is why I only shared a screenshot of someone else's post about his cantankerous behaviour.

[@BaruKz]

This is iconic as is older brother the 300SL it simply doesn't gets old, what a brilliant way to end the golden era of NA. Outstanding review 👌

[@scd]

You might be right. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@jpracing893]

SLS is probably my favourite car ever, especially the AMG GT as it's slightly more powerful, has some suspension upgrades to make it handle a little better but isn't as hardcore as the Black Series so keeps the elegant GT look.

[@SamAbraham]

I find it’s actually quite overlooked, the differences between the SLS GT and “normal” SLS. The adjustable dampening really makes the car feel much different to the previous car. They also recalibrated the DCT so it does shift a bit better, I believe this was available as a software update to earlier cars as well. Glad you brought it up!

[@psycodriver]

I enjoy this NA series so much, keep going! When I think in great NA heroes with several times awarded engines I always remember the Honda S2000 and the e46 bmw M3 (or CSL), would be very nice to see those as well.

[@alexmartinez280]

BM2 S65 4.0l V8 won 5-6 times in a row to add to your list and is a an absolute gem once tuned and paired with high flow cats or test pipes. Makes a huge difference and really uncorked the glorious engine.

[@psycodriver]

@@alexmartinez280 That's why I own a BMW m3 e92, and before I had the m3 e46 😉

[@harshsonawane6076]

Upsetting to see how these great engine notes are dying out🙁

[@QJHKI]

This car over the latest AMG GT all day every day

[@longtailgt]

One of the most beautiful looking and sounding cars Mercedes ever made!

[@slsamg_5thscale]

The whole car is a beautiful piece of engineering, not only the engine. It is such an iconic car! That's what got me motivated into builting it from scratch in 5th scale and making it RC!

[@djtimodj]

Days like these are to be remembered 💪 great work guys onwards and upwards. ✈️

[@scd]

Definitely Tim, great working with you again!

[@philippemorvan3783]

Great review guys! Not just an engine, it's freaking gorgeous!

[@scd]

It really is! Superb design.

[@Kushpatel9047]

One of the greatest cars that AMG put out. It’s a classic.

[@scd]

Absolutely. A modern classic for sure!

[@RCrescente]

As one of the voices asking for the M156/M159 in the channel: thank you! Lovely video and amazing car.

[@riturajborah54]

The content that u guys produce..!! Its just so soulful.. Keep up the great work peeps.!

[@scd]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ssully1069]

The production on these videos are amazing! I love that chase cam! Cant wait for the Murcielago video!

[@scd]

We love a chase cam! Murci video on Friday!

[@yansong8400]

super cool！ My sls amg has the same colour inside &outside ! And last year I bought M156 c63 507 for everyday drive. Just love them so much. However the best na V12 for me is F12 or 812.

[@scd]

Nice to hear! Well we're featuring a V12 for the first time in this series next week. Stay tuned!

[@richardwitting6557]

Sounds amazing…..New cars are never gonna sound this good again…..

[@scd]

So true

[@minatormyth]

Long live the V configurations 🤘 I dont need no stinking EV😂 Great job again guys 😎😎 God dam that Lamborghini got my emotions going🤘🤘

[@scd]

Wait until you hear it.... 🚀🚀

[@hammmodjabeer7278]

One of the most beautiful cars in the world... masterpiece

[@drivetalks_]

Maybe this is the best series that i have watched on utube ever. Congratulations about speaking, camera angles, editing. I m looking forward to watch that orange beast. And also looking for a 3rd chapter for natural v6's 😉😊

[@scd]

Thanks! We’re glad you’re enjoying the series.

[@NSXTypeRGTRLM]

Not to put down other channels, but the quality of content on this channel has gotten far more interesting lately! Cheers to more!

[@scd]

Much appreciated! Thank you!

[@nickorette]

Love this series, great job 👏

[@julianadams2206]

Awesome video with fantastic sound and beautiful photography. You gotta love those AMG big displacement V8’s. I recently drove the AMG GTC coupe on track and was amazed at its turbo V8 power delivery even though I’d convinced myself beforehand that it couldn’t come close to the M156 engine. AMG, I salute you.

[@scd]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! Can’t go wrong with an AMG V8 💪🏻

[@julianadams2206]

@@scd I’m a total fan of large capacity Mercedes Benz/ AMG V8’s. I was hooked from childhood by a friends Dads 6.9Ltr SEL and am the proud owner of a 2005 SLK 55 AMG with the venerable M113 5.4 Ltr naturally aspirated V8.

[@AbesamisM]

this is so much nicer than many new amg's.

[@vww1l]

Nicely done Miles 👏

[@erezyoal]

Best looking modern mercedes by far

[@scd]

You aren't wrong!

[@Reignz]

Love the SLS, timeless!

[@scd]

Classic

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

Its all about old bands...e.g The Doors.Epic.

[@mixedtrafficproductions9371]

“I’ve got 563 Horsepower,(Mercedes SLS) he’s only got 562 (Ferrari 458), LETS SEE THAT EXTRA HORSE!”

[@omariwelch6972]

The design is timeless

[@weixp386]

Great series

[@martinhankin422]

Its on my lottery list of cars even tho design is 10 + years old, timeless looks, them doors , ace

[@scd]

Can't go wrong with gull-wing doors!

[@ayrtonsenna6750]

Nice video again ! Nothing can beat those dream pieces of engineering. I just wish you could add some feedback on the road touch, handling when pushed hard, to complete the full thrill of driving. Keep up the entertaining videos !

[@scd]

Thanks! As Miles said in the video, this series is all about the engines, so we try to keep it focused on that. We try to be a bit different to every other review out there 👌🏻

[@crodrc51able]

For me, SLR and SLS are the pinnacles for Benz and AMG. NA motors as God intended it to be. Beautiful lines, great sounding V8’s. 💪👍

[@RideTheTrack]

Do the Lexus LFA or LC500! Love this video series!

[@bittertruth0000]

Guys like you are Legends

[@brewersprts]

I am loving this series. Can’t wait for the SV. But most powerful NA engine in 2010? I think the Murcielago and Ferrari 599 disagree with that statement.

[@nelsonclub7722]

Merc SLS - 740hp Fez 599 - 612hp Lambo - 572hp

[@fnunez164]

You guys are crushing it with this series. Keep them coming. I recommend the BMW E60 M5 for the next group. F1 Sounds for the Streets!!

[@scd]

How about a V10 edition? LFA M5 & CGT 😂

[@fnunez164]

@@scd OMG That would be amazing!!

[@sizomartin1268]

That roar!!

[@mario9850]

Das schönste was Mercedes (AMG) in den letzten 50 Jahren gebaut hat.

[@batwing]

Very good video, thank you - coming from SLS Roadster owner :)

[@scd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NICKFOXTV]

Another fantastic feature guys 🙂

[@scd]

Cheers Nick! Great to work with you guys as always.

[@jlo6388]

A Mercedes is probably the ultimate road car. But after owing one for several years, I can’t bring myself to buy another. After it gets about 5 years old, it shits out all of its parts. Every part. The engine is amazing. But the air shocks. The cats. The stereo head unit. The window regulator. ...I can go on.

[@christophercofer2192]

Most beautiful mercedes out there

[@ansonhoushou6661]

Nice!! Please do E60 M5 or E63 M6!

[@4SmokingTailpipes]

Fantastic vid chaps.

[@scd]

Cheers Rob!

[@timmietz]

The main thing is that Italy is still saying something about it all. The 5.2 V10 and the 6.5 V12 NA engined cars are still for sale!!

[@scd]

Very true...

[@WolfrCats]

so amazing 6-20-2021

[@HUMC5]

Lovely V8 sound.

[@lotsofcurveslover]

My favorite PS4 Project Cars Nordschleife car. That sound.

[@scd]

You can't beat it 😍

[@jpracing893]

6:54 Just on that comment, about the 4.0 Being a better engine I'd say no, it was mainly due to emmisons rules it was made, and there's a reason even till this day 2024 the AMG GT3 still uses a M159 in the GT3 Series, drivers prefer the throttle response form the N/A and it still produces the power the 4.0 BiTurbo would.

[@BLacknesmonstaz]

Nice watch!

[@scd]

Thanks!

[@elizabethabel4123]

I do love that car, but also love my own 2009 SL AMG which has the 6.3 naturally aspirated hand-built AMG engine, which may be the forerunner to the SLS engine.

[@scd]

Possibly so! As Miles said, the M156 engine was used in so many cars before it was upgraded to the M159, for the SLS.

[@jasonpamer8803]

Did the chassis not come from Dodge from the Viper development group? Rumor is that the chassis was for the Viper.

[@aet350z]

Awesome sound love that V8 😎👍🏻 gotta say though how big is that A pillar!!

[@vww1l]

I can confirm it’s massive. It also has zero visibility in the rear quarter either so you have to adapt to the view.

[@donyvarghese4611]

It’s was well presented review, would be better if some good Bgm was given for such an exotic product.

[@johnmitchell2269]

The most German looking car ever made. These big na engines tend to last longer than smaller ones with forced induction.

[@Nathan93Baker]

Love the SLS. Try get the SLR 722 next.🙏

[@scd]

It's on our list!

[@michaelgakanga]

They didn’t need to make the SLS a complete GT because they had the mad CL63. That’s why this era is peak Mercedes for me

[@smOOdiebOOdie]

Love these videos, beautiful scenography 👌🏻 One thing tho, the sls didn’t have a dual clutch transmission, just a very fast “conventional” gearbox called mct I believe.

[@scd]

Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying them!

[@vww1l]

Sorry intenzo you are wrong. The sls does have a dual clutch box. In fact the same one that is also in the Ferrari 458 but with a different tune. Other amg products had the torque converter primarily because of the power of the engine was too great for dual clutch boxes.

[@smOOdiebOOdie]

@@vww1l you are right, dang how could I’ve missed that one. I even work for MB and drive an AMG myself 😅 Thank you for clearing it up, my bad 👍🏻

[@vww1l]

@@smOOdiebOOdie here to help 😉

[@SmashGhost]

When your A-pillar is the size of a C-pillar

[@thomasfitzgerald4669]

What is the music track used? Many thanks

[@ForTehNguyen]

G3/4 viper body was the test mule for this car

[@scd]

Didn't know that! Good knowledge!

[@richardmahoney9415]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jaya6204]

its a timeless machine ...drop mic thats it

[@jackfreeserver1565]

German muscle car is the most appropiate definition you cold ever find for this vehicle

[@scd]

It is EXACTLY that! A huge V8, with that incredible German engineering behind it.

[@toto-wolff]

My pick!

[@scd]

We couldn’t do an NA series without an AMG could we 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@CalvIndustries]

Anyone know the song used towards the end of the video?

[@CalvIndustries]

Solar wave by 2050

[@Andoniscars]

that sound

[@Andoniscars]

@@scd not ust the engine. overall it is. it is so much cooler than the gtr. i have seen a video one of these days with aston vs conti gt vs roma. hands down the sls. it is just more gt than these. in my opinion at least.

[@narbehshahinian8813]

I drove an SLS. It's not the fastest car in the world but it feels more solid & rigid than anything I have dirven. Aventador feels sloppy & loose compared to this. I think it's because of the electric steering

[@scd]

Hydraulic steering goes a long way! Can't beat it for steering feel.

[@aaronhuang8815]

should get the black series for this battle instead of the standard sls

[@pereldh5741]

Oh. There’s so many NA’s… Golf mk3. Toyota Corolla (any). Austin Allegro. Mercedes 200. Ford Granada. In one word. NA.

[@ahemgee9542]

Lol and those are hardly emotive examples you would lust after.

[@tusharnair8599]

Guys try the Lamborghini Gallardo. The first gen with the 5.0L v10 from Lambo rather than the audi 5.2L

[@razrramon2256]

Had a drive in one and it was PERFECT not to powerful just right

[@scd]

Brilliant isn’t it!

[@razrramon2256]

Awesome didn’t scare me like mclarens do on roads I had it by the scruff of the neck and it still wanted more

[@klauslehrmann3906]

Is it possible to have the fuel-lid painted? It's a shame the camera used for filming the interior while driving, has ruined colors. Maybe it's the editing. The AMG Le Mans Rot is not there.

[@thephantom6827]

😍

[@sje106]

I hope you’re doing a forced induction series too!!

[@scd]

Hey, that’s an idea... 🤔

[@sje106]

@@scd S’Charged AMG’s, new Turbo Ferrari’s, GTR/Skylines, S’Charged Corvettes, Koenigsegg’s. Plenty of options 😬😉

[@michaelvassilopanagos4462]

Nice Dodge Viper.

[@SmellsonElson]

F12 berlinetta... What are you saying SCD?

[@scd]

We say GREAT idea. How about TDF...?

[@pauln0371]

Drove a SLS Roadster for about 3 hours back in 2013. Sounded and looked great. Gearbox was clunky at best. Struggled to put it's power down and the interior was low rent for the price. Still sounded mighty though..

[@SamAbraham]

Fantastic video, makes me appreciate mine even more

[@scd]

Glad to hear! Such a special car. Often overlooked!

[@SamAbraham]

@@scd Absolutely! Awesome to see more videos popping up on it

[@Kimswheels]

430 Scuderia Integra dc2

[@LSDdreams808]

The audi rs7 days here hold my beer mercedes watch this.

[@minatormyth]

Yea watch how ugly I am😂

[@pereldh5741]

Dual clutch? The one I drove changed slower than my dads old Mazda?

[@ahemgee9542]

Yes Dual clutch transaxle made by Graziano shared with the Ferrari 458

[@sksadilettante5685]

Meanwhile Viper's 8.3 litre V10 cries in a corner

[@ahemgee9542]

Hardly...the ACR and T/A Vipers would absolutely smash this on track. They are lighter, more powerful and have serious downforce.

[@pau9737]

We need a dodge viper for this NA series.

[@scd]

Agreed! Original 90s Viper, or newer model?

[@Official_Dee5iveTV]

@@scd definitely newer 🤞🤞🔥🔥

[@minatormyth]

Agreed

[@geromicdanna1615]

6.2 or 6.3?

[@vww1l]

6.2

[@viperguy96gts]

The 2010 Dodge Viper SRT-10 made 600hp, and it’s naturally aspirated..

[@dash-ryan]

"... we'll never see anything like it in a road car ever again." .... until the right-hand drive C8 Corvette Stingray shows up on your shores very soon! Would love to hear your thoughts on that naturally aspirated hero's engine when the time comes, because North America has been building cross-plane V8's just as long as AMG; but unlike AMG, we are still building them!

[@scd]

We could look into it! I think we know a couple of people with C6 Corvettes. We are interested in featuring some American motors on the channel!

[@dash-ryan]

@@scd Awesome! I just took delivery of my C8 Corvette this morning. Amazing car, great value, but I can't push the engine because it's electronically limited until 1000km's. Can't wait, lol!

[@xiaozhuyou7817]

A GT car with egg cooker at the rear

[@Samxdr_]

Mercedes Best Modern V8 in my opinion

[@740414daan]

Everybodu is waiting for the Lambo SV

[@scd]

SV video drops next week!

[@Evo1122]

Next video Zonda V12 Mercedes AMG engine 👍👍

[@scd]

Ohh yes!

[@oexterminador2550]

M5 E60 V10 PLEASE

[@scd]

Good shout! We’ll look into that.

[@cannyscott]

Yes great engine just a shame about the gearbox.

[@oexterminador2550]

@@cannyscott SMG hehehehe

[@nelle918]

It soundwave

[@hildand.arifwirayudha]

And now its gonna be v6 hybrid

[@ahemgee9542]

Nope in line 6 and V8

[@kamilmichon8061]

most powerfull is viper 8.4 l

[@vipuljain5683]

Nah , i wont consider sls to be successor of slr

[@samcourt6228]

Can’t believe there are three down votes! That noise from that engine is utter filth (in a good way).