The mercedes benz sls amg is a front engine 2 seat luxury grand tourer automobile developed by mercedes amg to replace the mercedes benz slr mclaren the car is described by mercedes benz as a spiritual successor to the mercedes benz 300sl gullwing sls stands for sport leicht super sport light super this is original art inspired by mercedes benz it is unofficial and in no way associated with mercedes mercedes benz and related marks are registered trademarks of mercedes amg gmbhour c