Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Mercedes-Benz decided to downsize the AMG engines but kept their big numbers on the tails.
Mercedes-Benz SL was fitted with a range of different engines, from a small 2.8-liter to the massive, 7.3-liter V12 unit installed on the 1999 SL73 AMG. But times were different, and there was no need to produced huge engines to get big numbers for power and torque. Moreover, a big engine was heavier and destroyed the car's handling. So, the German carmaker ordered smaller engines with bigger outputs from AMG.
The 2012 SL63 AMG was the first to feature the new front fascia, with twin blades on the grille. Its aggressive styling was complemented by a pair of redesigned headlights LEDs eyebrows. The A-shaped lower grille profile was already a trademark for the AMG vehicles, and it was adopted for the SL-Class as well. On the sides, the vents behind the front wheels hosted the chromed V8 Biturbo badge. At the back, a small lip-spoiler on the trunk-lid and four rectangular exhaust were proof of the power of what just passed you.
Inside, the coupe-convertible vehicle was enhanced with AMG stylings, such as the carbon-fiber and aluminum trims, which perfectly matched the black leather-wrapped dashboard and the sport-bucket seats. Special attention to the details was noticed on the gear-selector, which featured a hollow handle.
Under the hood, the AMG specialist installed a 5.5-liter V8 and a pair of turbochargers. The SL63 was offered in two different power outputs: 537 hp or 564 hp. The latter was available with the AMG Performance pack. Power was sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed automatic gearbox with a wet-clutch system.
ENGINE SPECS - 5.5 7AT (537 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5461 cm3 |
Power: | 395 KW @ 5500 RPM 537 HP @ 5500 RPM 530 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 590 lb-ft @ 2000-4500 RPM 800 Nm @ 2000-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/35 ZR 19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.8 in (4618 mm) |
Width: | 73.9 in (1877 mm) |
Height: | 51.8 in (1316 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/63.1 in (1,600/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.8 in (2586 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.2 in (107 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.5 cuFT (241 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4068 lbs (1845 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4773 lbs (2165 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 231 g/km |
Notes |
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Top speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited), although this rises to 300 km/h (likewise electronically limited) with the AMG Performance package on board. |