So we showed you the official pictures of the new generation SL-Class Mercedes-Benz and discussed its technical details. Now let’s examine a bit closer the most desirable member of this good-looking family, the 2017 Mercedes SL63 AMG.
The AMG V8 version of the modern SL family – from R230 onwards – have always been the greatest versions you could buy and the new Mercedes SL63 AMG is no exception. This time with the 63 you get the nice looks of the facelift model – with its sporty bumpers and new head and taillights – combined with the oomph and growl of that magnificent 5.5 liter AMG V8 engine.
The 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine on board the SL63 generates an output of 430 kW (585 hp) and peak torque of 900 Newton metres. If that is not satisfying for you, there is also the SL65, powered by a 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine rated at 463 kW (630 hp) and delivering 1000 Newton metres of peak torque.
Among the technical highlights of the 2017 Mercedes SL63 AMG there are the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission, Active Body Control, the high-performance composite brake system, sport exhaust system, 3-stage ESP with “SPORT Handling” mode, mechanical rear-axle differential lock as standard, AMG DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes including “Comfort”, “Sport”, “Sport Plus”, “Individual” and “RACE”, and…