Herbert von Karajan drove a, Gerd Müller and Princess Diana as well, and that the Black SL 190 of the Anno 1957 received noble-prostitute Rosemarie Nitribitt also used as Nitribitt-Mercedes in history, Mercedes may not be more than the distance of several decades than Rate image damage.
- from the stable of the performance daughter
- Now also with behind bench
- 315 km / h Topspeed
- Race mode for experts
The history of the SL started in 1952, Sport easily meant the abbreviation. Survived the icon on wheels to today, the legend status has retained it over 70 years. Even the bumping electric age manifests no gods of interest. In the form of a new, intern R 232 mentioned generation, the SL is a future, at least for the time being.
from the stable of the performance daughter
However, where you've written the electrification as explicitly as crowd-effect on the flags, the development of the new SL of the performance subsidiary AMG from Affalterbach is transferred. As a great honor one looks at this, says development leader Jochen Hermann, and realized that you could start at zero.
For compared to the two predecessors in which ambitious pilots had complained a lack of driving dynamics and their sales figures in Germany had fallen to a vast level of Mercedes scales on an unworthy level, the AMG expertise should meet the SL again, for which he initially was created: decided sportiness up to racetrack competence.
Again with textile cover: Modern substance capuits provide all-year suitability, the hardtop could therefore be retired. Manufacturer
Also in other respects, the SL is reflected on classical virtues: the most recently installed hardtop deviates a fabric hood, which opens within 15 seconds and closes, even while driving and there up to a speed of 60 km / h. The structural change saves 21 kilograms of weight and generated, the Z-shaped folding construct, more trunk, concretely 213 to 240 liters. Especially the new hood fits better to the well-proportioned roadster dress with the long bonnet, the AMG-typical Panamericana radiator grille and the sporty-modeled stern, which adorns a four-ligh exhaust system and where from Tempo 80 is a rear spoiler, depending on the driving condition in five steps.
Now also with behind bench
Under the outfit, a chassis constructed in the lightweight composite aluminum structure hides, self-supporting and the prerequisite for the desired driving dynamics. Also new is that the SL now occurs as a 2 + 2-seater. The fund is only intended as a whereabout for up to 1.50 meters of riders. But for children, this fits all, even Isofix fixings are available. Alternatively, easy luggage on the rear bench finds its place, a plus on practicality therefore.
Puristic Roadster minimalism can not be talked about in the interior. Luxury determines the ambience and a combination of large-format driver display and vertically installed XL touchscreen the scenery. Aesthetically, how ergonomically, this is extremely satisfying, and thanks to the excellent MBUX infotainment along with the fine ear of the language assistant, the SL also creates the leap into the top modernism in terms of connectivity. Last but not least, he takes into account the changing sunlight: the tilt angle of the touch-sensitive screen is electrically adjustable. And on cool days, the warm airflow of the Airscarf lays around the neck and shoulders.
Minimalist looks different: The cockpit conveys luxury and comprehensive connectivity. Manufacturer
Of course, one can and must be discussed whether it is actually contemporary that the SL is dispersed by drive technology for any electrification or hybridization. Most copies hike from Affalterbach to the US, where they are looking forward to the eighty cylinder under the hood and admit him the Roadster icon even more willingly than in a more sensitive Europe. The Vierliter V8 Biturbo has already proven itself in services of AMG, he works in the team with a finest switching 9-G automatic and is available in two stages. Small is called AMG 350 kW / 476 hp and 700 Newton meter torque provided in SL 55 4Matic +. The SL 63 4Matic + packs there anywhere and pats the driver 430 kW / 585 hp and powerful 800 Newton meters.
315 km / h Topspeed
The resulting performance will only want to be expressed on the racetrack: from 0 to 100 in 3.6 seconds, topspeed 315 km / h. Also what the 55er can, in its last consequence is not compatible with the conditions of public transport space - 295 km / h top plus 3.9 seconds for the standard sprint.
For the first time in its history, the SL all-wheel drive, permanent and with full-variable torque distribution. For this purpose, AMG, also as standard, donates a rear axle steering. The potential existence on the physical limit also turns the roadster with a room link compositing axis and an AMG high-performance composite brake system, on request there are extraceable ceramic brake discs. Specifically, the SL 63 is given the active landing gear with hydraulic rolling stabilization, hydraulic elements replace the usual mechanical cross stabilizers here.
Double talented: With all sporting talent, the SL-AMG can also conveniently cruises. Manufacturer
So much for the theory. Now for practice. And to the question of how the concentrated technological bid pays off. Answer: In an impressive measure. The SL has actually become an equally efficient as driving-reliable sporting goods. With unobtrusive but still present swallow the V8 raises his voice, pushes the SL most powerful, whereby it - yes - gives a batting short turbo memorial second. Extremely handy and precise, the AMG Roadster departs, remains well manageable, the border area - we did not have it in road traffic - is obviously highly located high and should be beyond the indication of most drivers.
Race mode for experts
Six driving programs allow characteristic fine tuning, with the race mode - included in the optional AMG-Dynamic-Plus package - provides export sharpness and, only savvy pilots recommended that ESP sends into the pause. At the same time, the SL but also as a well-kept Cruiser makes life easy, large and small nickers he ironed out with strolling sensituously.
What the open athlete should cost is still in the (Mercedes) stars. Under 160,000 euros for the SL 55 and 190,000 euros for the SL 63, however, it will probably not depart.
Who wants to have the place on the sun cheaper, should still wait for something. A four-cylinder is likely to be quite sure. And already set is the Performance Hybrid Drive. The electrification completely closed can not be an icon.
Ulla ellmer
Mercedes-AMG SL shortly:
When he comes: in the spring 2022
Who he takes a visor: Jaguar F-Type Convertible, Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible
What drives him: Vierliter-V8 biturbo petrol engine with 350 kW / 476 hp or 430 kW / 585 hp
What he costs: not yet known
What follows: Performance hybrid, probably a four-cylinder, possibly six-cylinder
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