Video: Roger Federer drives the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster

Being Roger Federer right now can’t be all that bad (even if he lost the Roland Garros championship against Rafael Nadal). Federer is featured in a video for the commercial of the new 2012 SLS AMG Roadster from Mercedes-Benz that takes place in Dubai’s deserts. The video was shot in March but it was only released after the SLS AMG Roadster’s official unveiling about a week ago.

In this video, Federer describes the car as being “wonderful” and giving him “absolute pleasure” and an “exhilarated feeling.” He says at the end of the video: “This is one of the cars of all time favorites. I love it.” It’s likely to be true since this is one awesome vehicle.

Powering the SLS AMG Roadster is a 6.3 liter V8 engine that delivers 563bhp and with 650 Nm (480 lb.ft) of torque. It is coupled to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, enabling the car to sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in only 3.7 seconds and reach a limited top speed of 317 km/h (197 mph). [via - 4wheelsnews]