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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG standalone ECUs

Mercedes-AMG's front-mid-engine gullwing sports car, using the naturally aspirated M159 6.2-litre V8.

Chassis
C197
Engines
M159 6.2 V8
Layout
8-cylinder, RWD

You have 1 plug-in ECU option for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG from Syvecs, 1 of them direct plug-in. The cheapest complete setup is Syvecs at US$6,716 including the ECU. 42 wire-in ECUs can also run its 8-cylinder engine with a custom loom, from US$420.

Prices checked and include the ECU.

Your options for this car

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Plug-in ECUs for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

1 options, cheapest first. Each one links to its full specs and sellers.

Syvecs

Syvecs Mercedes C63/SLS – M156 – S7Plus Plug in ECU

C197Years not listedM159 6.2 V8

16 injectors with X10 expander

Direct plug-in
US$6,716Magnus Motorsports USD price for variation 'S7Plus PnP - Mercedes M156/M159' of 'Syvecs ECU' (listed out of stock)Syvecs S7Plus specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗Price source ↗

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