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
The SL-Class received an important update in 2016 when the 65 AMG was introduced to the market. It offered a thrilling performance and exclusive luxury. It was a true, open-top, GT car.
After Mercedes-Benz started to build the 7G-Tronic automatic gearbox, it was difficult to install more powerful engines on its cars. The previously used 5G-Tronic was able to cope with up to 1000 Nm (737 lb-ft) of torque, while the new 7-speed was not. Further improvements led to the AMG Speedshift MCT 7, which was able to deliver the desired performance. The rest of the SL-range was fitted with the 9G-Tronic gearbox.
The 2016 SL 65 featured an upright grille and all-LED headlights. Some AMG treatment was noticeable at the front bumper and the side sills. A small spoiler on the trunk was included in the aerodynamic package. The SL65 was fitted as standard with multi-spoke ceramic polished forged wheels.
Inside, the two-seat roadster featured sport-bucket seats with high bolstering. The airscarf system, that blows hot air behind the occupant's necks, was standard. For the driver, the SL 65 AMG offered a three-spoke steering wheel.
For better handling, the AMG engineers didn't cut any corners. The car was fitted with adaptive suspension, based on the Active Body Control system. The rear self-locking differential was included on the menu to help to launch the car. As expected, the double-clutch gearbox offered the option for launch control.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0 V12 7AT (630 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 5980 cm3 |
Power: | 463.4 KW @ 4800-5400 RPM 630 HP @ 4800-5400 RPM 621 BHP @ 4800-5400 RPM |
Torque: | 738 lb-ft @ 2300-4300 RPM 1000 Nm @ 2300-4300 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 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: | 12.2 cuFT (345 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4872 lbs (2210 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.5 mpg US (17.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 279 g/km |