Mercedes-Benz SLS (Eef Hoos)
| Mercedes-Benz SLS (Eef Hoos) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Type | One-off personal vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 2014 conversion |
| Model years | 2014 |
| Designer | Eef Hoos (diesel conversion) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Modified sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Doors | 2 |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.4-litre V8 diesel |
| Power output | 446 bhp; 1,081 Nm |
| Suspension | |
| Front | Stiffened and raised custom setup |
| Rear | Stiffened and raised custom setup |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 1,620 kg |
Mercedes-Benz SLS (Eef Hoos) is a one-off personal vehicle owned by Eef Hoos. It is based on a white 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and was converted in 2014 with a 6.4-litre V8 diesel engine. The vehicle used raised and stiffened suspension so crates could be carried on the roof.
History
The vehicle was converted in 2014 for Eef Hoos. The original Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG base was modified with a 6.4-litre V8 diesel engine, giving the car 446 bhp and 1,081 Nm of torque.
Hoos used the car as his personal Mercedes SLS. The conversion made it distinct from a normal SLS AMG, both through its diesel engine and through the roof-load setup.
Design
The vehicle retained the two-door coupé body of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Its suspension was stiffened and raised to handle extra weight on the roof and reduce compression when crates were carried above the cabin.
The roof-carrying setup gave the car a practical load role while keeping the layout of a personal sports car. The raised stance also made the vehicle visually different from a standard SLS AMG.
Specifications
The vehicle is powered by a 6.4-litre V8 diesel engine. Its recorded output is 446 bhp and 1,081 Nm of torque.
The recorded weight is 1,620 kg. The recorded power-to-weight figure is 3.63 kg/hp. The recorded top speed is 355 km/h, and the recorded 0–100 km/h time is 4.62 seconds.