What kind of engine is in Mercedes AMG SL63?
The engine’s not the new 4.0-litre AMG unit that’s deployed in the AMG GT supercar, rather the 5.5-litre V8 nutjob currently used in all the ‘big’ AMGs. Yep, even in AMG land, there’s big, and then there’s big. You namechecked the AMG GT. Why would I buy an SL63 over that?
Which is better the GT or the SL63?
The stats are compelling, mind: both cost £114k and offer two seats, coupe refinement (the SL63 has a lovely folding hard-top) and a big, hearty V8. The GT, though down on power, is faster, mainly because this SL63 weighs in at 1845kg. It’s also more nimble. And – to these eyes – better looking. And newer. Um, so the SL63 is a bit redundant now?
How does Active Body Control work on Mercedes SL63?
The SL has Active Body Control (ABC), a system that replaces traditional antiroll bars with an oil filled unit above each of its 4 springs. The system reacts to road conditions and driver inputs to reduce body movements during cornering, braking and accelerating. It does this by pumping more oil into the ABC units where there might be excess lean.
What kind of noise does a Ford SL63 make?
On start-up, there’s a big whumpf from the exhaust and the whole car shudders. Its low grumble at idle really helps the SL63 feel like a hot rod but as soon as the revs rise the engine starts to emit a noise that’s a lot angrier. It spits out exhaust gasses and sounds more like gunfire than a V8.
The engine’s not the new 4.0-litre AMG unit that’s deployed in the AMG GT supercar, rather the 5.5-litre V8 nutjob currently used in all the ‘big’ AMGs. Yep, even in AMG land, there’s big, and then there’s big. You namechecked the AMG GT. Why would I buy an SL63 over that?
The stats are compelling, mind: both cost £114k and offer two seats, coupe refinement (the SL63 has a lovely folding hard-top) and a big, hearty V8. The GT, though down on power, is faster, mainly because this SL63 weighs in at 1845kg. It’s also more nimble. And – to these eyes – better looking. And newer. Um, so the SL63 is a bit redundant now?
What kind of powertrain does Mercedes SL Class have?
We expect Mercedes to borrow two powertrains for the 2022 SL-class from other performance vehicles in its stable.
Is the Mercedes AMG SL equipped with driver assistance?
Mercedes-AMG hasn’t released any information about available driver-assistance features, but we expect the best and most modern tech to make its way to the 2022 SL-class.