By: Driving.com
By: Driving.com
An emblem from the house of the star such as the Mercedes-AMG SL finally shines again with imposing style and more sporty.
Its history began in the year 1954 and over time has become a German legend.
It now has certain similarities with the AMG GT and makes its appearance with about 4, 70 meters long, 1, 70 m wide, 1, 35 m high and the wheelbase reaches 2, 70 m.
With a 2 + 2 layout, it has, true to its style, a retractable canvas roof. Add the Panamericana grille with vertical bars and sharp optics.
In the rear sector, modern and ragged headlights conclude in a bulky and rounded bumper.
In addition, depending on the option, different models of rims, diffusers and exhaust outlets appear.
Once in the passenger compartment, the Mercedes-AMG SL shows its sporty stamp but no less luxurious.
It draws attention the brand new digital dashboard and in the center another large multifunction display stands out (11, 9 inches) and portrait orientation. It also includes sports seats that improve driving sensations.
Materials such as leather, alcantara aluminum or fiber Carbon can accompany the passenger compartment according to the option.
For the first time this SL includes the AMG surname from the start, which transforms into a purely sporty model.
Thanks to this it has been equipped with the powerful 4.0-liter V8 engine biturbo that can put out about 476 horsepower (SL 55) or 585 CV (SL 63).
In both, the AMG Speedshift nine-speed automatic transmission is added together with the mechanism 4MATIC + all-wheel drive.
With all this proposal achieves a maximum speed from 100 or 315 km / h respectively. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is stipulated in 3.9 or 3.6 seconds .
Beyond that the Mercedes-AMG SL It could include the steering rear axle and the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL device that allows the selection of distinctive types of driving by calibrating the damping.
Its landing will take place next year and later it could add more mechanical supply in the future.