Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
After five years on the market, the SL received a well-deserved facelift for the entire range, and that included both AMG versions, the SL63, and the SL65.
The SL started as a premium roadster for the German carmaker, but later on, it received more powerful engines and special treatments from the AMG department. For the car's fifth generation, introduced in 2011, the motorsports specialists developed new or improved drivetrains and braking systems. But they were constrained to the older five-speed gearboxes, which could withstand up to 1000 Nm (737 lb-ft) of torque. Further developments on the AMG Speedshift MCT 7 allowed the dual-clutch transmission to cope with the same twisting force, while the rest of the range was fitted with the newer 9-speed automatic.
For the SL63 version, the German carmaker introduced a new grille that sported a double horizontal slat, supporting the big three-pointed-star badge in the middle. The apron received an updated design with wider air-inlets on the sides that sported black trims on their upper sides. A lip-spoiler under the apron guided the airflow inside the engine bay to help cool it and also reduced the ground-effect that could trouble the car at higher speeds. At the back, a small lip-spoiler adorned the trunk lid, while on the lower side, a double twin-exhaust with silver trims confirmed the car's high-performance designation.
Like its SL65 AMG sibling, the SL63 featured a luxurious interior with high-bolstered seats covered in Alcantara. The Air-scarf system that blew warm air to the occupants' necks was standard, while the driver was spoiled with a flat-bottom, three-spoke steering wheel covered in the same expensive material.
Under the hood, the hand-built 5.5-liter Biturbo V8 provided enough power and torque to rocket the car from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 kph) in a mere 4.1 seconds.
ENGINE SPECS - 5.5L 7AT (585 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5461 cm3 |
Power: | 430.3 KW @ 5500 RPM 585 HP @ 5500 RPM 577 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 664 lb-ft @ 2250-3750 RPM 900 Nm @ 2250-3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.1 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 || 285/30 ZR 19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 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: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4068 lbs (1845 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4806 lbs (2180 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 234 g/km |