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The new Mercedes-AMG SL breaks cover. Official photos and data

The new Mercedes-AMG SL breaks cover with V8 engines and a range-topping variant of 585 horsepower under the hood of the SL 63. The new model will carry over from where the Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster left off.

The first-ever Mercedes-AMG SL developed independently by AMG is equipped with everything that Mercedes has today. The AMG Active Ride Control suspension, rear-axle steering, the optionally available AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system and the Digital Light are on the menu. 

The all-new SL comes, for the beginning, with the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 in two output options. The entry-level variant  AMG SL 55 4Matic+ – if there is anything entry-level about it – is the one with 476 HP and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. The customers who need more can go for the 585-HP SL 63 4Matic+ version with a peak torque of 800 Nm (590 lb-ft).

The first runs from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds, while the latter is 0.3 seconds faster. Their top speed is of 295 km/h (183 mph) and 315 km/h (196 mph), respectively.

A  nine-speed automatic transmission and the company’s 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system transfer resources to all four corners. The latter is a first in the SL history. The AMG Speedshift MCT 9G has a wet start-off clutch instead of a torque converter. Thus, fast multiple downshifts are possible and in Sport, Sport+ and Race modes (standard on the SL 63). The Automatic throttle blipping function is available to provide a fascinating experience when changing gears.

The new Mercedes-AMG SL, in line for E Performance technology

Mercedes-AMG will grant its new convertible with the E Performance technology. That will carry over the top-of-the-range position when it hits the market. As incredible as it may sound, it might go as far as 800 horsepower. The first to get the tech, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4-Door Coupe S E Performance, received 843 HP. But that might just be too much for the convertible. In the future the base version will be the 3 liter six inline cylinder.

Both versions comes as standard with rear axle steering that improves handling. The system allows the steering of the rear wheels in the opposite direction from those on the front axle at speeds up to 100 km/h (62 mph) with an angle of 2.5 degrees. At speeds higher than 100 km/h, the rear wheels point in the same direction as the front ones, with a maximum steering angle of 0.7 degrees.

Integral steering not only provides a smaller turning circle at speeds below 100 km/h, but is also sharper because the front-wheel steering ratio is only 12.8: 1 compared to 14.2: 1 without integral steering.

The Mercedes-AMG SL comes with six driving modes

Six driving modes are available onboard. Drivers can select from Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual and Race. The Mercedes-AMG SL 63 gets them as standard. Meanwhile, those who go for the “tamed” SL 55 have to tick the AMG Dynamic Plus Package to get them.

The SL 55 AMG 4Matic + is equipped as standard with the AMG Ride Control steel spring suspension. Meanwhile, Mercedes prepared the AMG Active Ride Control adaptive suspension for the SL 63 4MATIC+. It also features the active stabilizer bars operated by a hydraulic mechanism and not by a mechanical one.

For the first time, a Mercedes-AMG series model is equipped with a five-link front axle. The rear axle also sports a five-link multilink suspension. An electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential is standard for the SL 63 4Matic + and optional, included in the AMG Dynamic Plus Package, for the SL 55 4Matic+.

Both versions come standard with composite disc brakes. It is easy to tell the two apart. The SL 55 4Matic + displays red brake calipers, while the SL 63 4MATIC+ shows them in yellow. For extra money, customers can also tick the high-performance AMG ceramic composite discs that have brake calipers in an extravagant bronze finish.

The Mercedes-AMG SL – Gracious design

The new Mercedes-AMG SL measures 4,705 millimeters (185.2 inches) in length and features a wheelbase of 2,700 millimeters (106.3 inches).

The model comes with a sleek design. It all starts – as expected – with AMG’s Panamericana radiator grille with vertical slats, flanked by narrow elongated headlights spreading towards the fender flares. With a long hood, short overhangs and muscular shoulder line, plus the canvas roof, the car has a gracious, yet powerful silhouette.

There are 19-inch standard wheels for the SL 55, but customers can pay extra for the 20- and 21-inch ones.

Compared to the old model, the torsional rigidity is 18% higher. The transverse rigidity is 50% higher than the already great value of the AMG GT Roadster. The longitudinal rigidity also goes up by 40%.The new platform has major advantages over the former, which was shared with the E-Class family. It is lighter (the weight of the plain body is only 270 kg) and the center of gravity is lower.

The highly enticing design accompanies a high-tech cabin with a 2+2 seating layout, after the absence of it for more than 30 years. People of up to 1.5 meters can sit in the back or taller if they are willing to double up in there. When not occupied, the seats can convert into storage space. Sports seats come standard, while the performance ones are optional.

As seen in the photos that Mercedes released ahead of the official reveal, the SL comes with the 11.9-inch portrait-style adjustable screen from 12 to 32 degrees in the center console to trick the sunlight when driving with the top down. The 12.3-inch digital cluster, the MBUX system, and the head-up display round up the futuristic yet elegant ambiance onboard.

The Mercedes-AMG SL convertible has a soft top that can close in 15 seconds

Mercedes dropped the rigid top in the favor of the canvas one. The mechanism is 21 kilograms lighter than the previous one, thus reducing the weight of the car and lowering the center of gravity. It only takes 15 seconds for the soft top to go up or down, at speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph).

The features of the active aerodynamics

Mercedes-AMG SL boasts active aerodynamics. It all starts with the retractable tail wing elegantly integrated into the boot lid. It can be adjusted in 5 positions from 80 km/h upwards to optimize cornering stability or reduce drag.

A two-piece active air control system, designated Airpanel, consists of two parts: the first one operates with vertical louvers hidden behind the lower air intake in the front apron, while the second one is located behind the upper air intake which has horizontal louvers. Normally, both are closed. but when more cooling is needed the louvers spring open (the second one only from 180 km/h above).

Optionally, an active aerodynamic element can be ordered. It will find room in the underbody in front of the engine. This carbon profile, which weighs about 2 kilograms, drops by about 40 mm at speeds of over 80 km/h, depending on the chosen AMG driving mode. This creates a Venturi effect that practically presses the car on the road and reduces the ascending forces from the front axle.

     
Model SL 55 4Matic+ SL 63 4Matic+
Engine/no. of cylinders V8, bi-turbo V8, bi-turbo
Displacement (cmc) 3982 3982
Max. power/revs (HP/rpm) 476/5500-6500 585/5500-6500
Max. torque (Nm/rpm) 700/2250-4500 800/2500-5000
Traction 4wd 4wd
Transmission 9 gears, automatic 9 gears, automatic
L x W x h (mm) 4705 x 1915 x 1359 4705 x 1915 x 1359
Wheelbase (mm) 2700 2700
Boot volume (l) 213-240 213-240
Kerbweight (kg) 1950 1970
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 3,9 3,6
Top speed (km/h) 295 315
Fuel consumption WLTP (l/100 km) 12,7-11,8 12,7-11,8
CO2 emissions WLTP (g/km) 288-268 288-268

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A Mustang Dressed As A Mercedes-AMG GT Crashed Through A Bus Stop

A Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door has been destroyed after crashing into a bus stop in Bulgaria.

Details surrounding the incident are unclear but images and video shared online show the high-powered sedan resting against the bus stop after crashing at what appears to be a large roundabout.

It is difficult to determine the precise GT 4-Door variant we’re looking at, but one local publication suggests that it is a GT 63+ model tuned by Brabus.

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Although nothing’s certain, it’s possible that the driver of the expensive Mercedes-AMG model lost control of the car while entering the roundabout, driving straight over the concrete curb before smashing into the bus stop. The incident happened late at night and the car was still stuck in the bus stop the following morning.

The damage sustained to the car is, obviously, quite comprehensive. Jumping over the high curb probably severely damaged the sedan’s front fascia and suspension components while the actual impact with the bus stop inevitably resulted in even more damage. One video that seems to have been taken shortly after the crash shows that the ignition was still turned on and its hazard lights were flashing while the car was sitting almost upright with its front end mangled.

There is no word on whether the driver, or any occupants, of the GT 4-Door were injured in the crash.

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BMW M4 Vs. Mercedes-AMG C63 Vs. Audi RS5: Which Is The Quickest Premium Sports Coupe?

The BMW M4, Mercedes-AMG C63 and Audi RS5 are all great compact premium coupes with lots of performance, but which one takes the prize when you pit them against each other?

One might argue that the Quattro all-wheel drive system of the Audi is hard to beat. Some might say that the twin-turbocharged V8 engine of the Mercedes is simply superior here, whereas others would defend the BMW simply because it is arguably the most fun to drive.

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Okay, that obviously does not answer the question, so it’s time to see them in action, in a video that focuses solely on the straight-line performance, from a standing and a rolling start, and includes brake tests too. But before doing that, let’s see what the spec sheets say, starting with the Audi, which uses a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 that makes 444 HP and 442 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. It can hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds and up to 174 mph (280 km/h) with the optional RS Dynamic Package.

The C63 S, on the other hand, which is the pinnacle of the previous-gen C-Class lineup, has a 503 HP and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 and will do the 0-62 mph in 3.9 seconds, with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h). And the new M4 Competition uses a twin-turbo 3.0-liter straight-six with 503 HP and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm), for a nought to 62 mph of 3.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 180 mph (290 km/h).

On paper, then, they are almost inseparable when it comes to straight line speed. However, 0-60 times are one thing; how they actually perform in the real world can be quite another. So, which comes out on top?

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Want This 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG? Well, You’ll First Have To Get The OK From NHTSA

Interested in acquiring this Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG? Good – but you’ll first have to get the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s blessing.

The reason is that the rare car was imported to the United States from Germany and federalized by Wallace Environmental Testing Laboratories of Houston for ‘show or display’. Therefore, any transfer of ownership must first be approved by the NHTSA. Moreover, the annual mileage will have to be kept at under 2,500 miles (4,023 km) and the new owner will also have to make it available for inspection by the safety agency until it turns 25 years old.

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A German Touring Car Championship homologation special, the CLK DTM AMG was built in 180 examples, 100 coupes and 80 cabriolets. This one came to life in 2005 and has less than 1,600 miles (2,575 km) on the odometer, with 100 of them covered over the past six years. It sports a silver paint finish and black leather & Alcantara interior, and has a plaque that denotes its arrival in the Lone Star State in 2009. It is estimated that only five such rides are currently in North America.

Powering it is a 574 HP 5.4-liter supercharged V8 that’s hooked up to a 5G-Tronic automatic transmission. Top speed stands at over 200 mph (320 km/h) and it will hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in just four seconds.

Accompanied by the original manuals, first aid kit, tool kit and battery tender, this CLK DTM AMG will go on sale at the RMSothebys Amelia Island auction on May 22.

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This Mercedes-AMG C43 Is Rocking A License Plate Reportedly Worth $2 Million

This Mercedes-AMG C43 Estate recently spotted in Melbourne, Australia is the same as any other but it’s not the car you should be focusing on; it’s the license plate.

Simply consisting of the number ‘1’, this license plate is the most expensive in circulation in the Australian state of Victoria. It has a complex history and is thought to be worth at least AU$2.5 million ($1.9 million).

The plate was first produced in 1932 and for some time, the state’s Police Commissioner, Premier and Governor couldn’t agree on who should keep it. It was ultimately locked away in a vault at the Motor Registration Board before being sold at auction for AU$165,000 ($127,000) in 1984. There’s no doubt that paying such a sum for a license plate in 1984 was a risky move, but it has only continued to increase in value.

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It was first registered to a Saab 9000 Turbo, and various people have owned it over the years. It has been spotted on a Ferrari, a Rolls-Royce, and an HSV SV5000 and was also registered to a Porsche 911 Turbo, a 911 Carrera, an E55 AMG, E63 AMG, and most recently, this C43 AMG.

There is a hot market for ‘heritage’ plates like this in Victoria. In fact, the number ‘26’ plate sold for AU$1.1 million ($847,000) at an auction last year, while plate number ‘101’ fetched AU$510,000 ($392,000) at a 2018 auction. There’s even an Instagram page dedicated to these heritage plates that you can see below.

Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, BMW M2 CS And Mercedes-AMG A45 S Go To War

In spite of having different layouts, the BMW M2 CS, Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 and Mercedes-AMG A45 S offer similar straight-line performance, but which one is faster at the track?

That’s what we are about to find out, as AutoBildSportsCars put them at the Lausitzring with an experienced driver at the helm to see how they fared against the clock.

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Before placing your bets, let’s run down each car’s specs, starting with the 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, which boasts a mid-engine and rear-wheel drive layout. Power comes from a 4.0-liter naturally-aspirated flat-six, with 394 HP (399 PS / 294 kW) and 308 lb-ft (418 Nm) of torque that’s hooked up to a six-speed manual transmission. From nought to 60 mph (0-96 km/h) it needs 4.3 seconds, and it maxes out at 182 mph (293 km/h).

The M2 CS has its engine at the front, and it’s a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline-six that pushes out 444 HP (450 PS / 331 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. It’s matched to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed DCT, for a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) sprint in 4.0 and 3.8 seconds respectively, and a top speed of up to 174 mph (280 km/h).

Based on a front-biased all-wheel drive platform, the AMG A45 S is the king of mega hatchbacks, with a 2.0-liter turbo-four that makes 415 HP (421 PS / 310 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. The power is channeled to all four wheels via an eight-speed DCT, a setup that translates into a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) of 3.8 seconds and a 168 mph (270 km/h) top speed.

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With Just 1,600 Miles, This 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series Is A Rare Find

Long before Mercedes embarked on a plan to expand its family of AMG models, there were only a select few performance-focused models from its range that received the AMG badge. The Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series was one of the very finest.

The example you’re looking at is a 2008 model and currently resides in New Jersey. It has a mere 1,600 miles (2,575 km) on the clock and looks bound to sell for a pretty penny – and there’s a good reason for that.

The first thing the CLK 63 AMG Black Series has going for it is the fact that just 500 examples were built worldwide with 349 of them said to have been sold in the United States. This car currently for sale on Bring A Trailer was delivered new by Plaza Mercedes-Benz of Pompano Beach in Florida and acquired by the current owner in 2019.

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Sitting at the heart of this beast is a 6.2-liter naturally-aspirated M156 V8 engine rated at 500 hp at 6,800 rpm and churning out 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) of torque through the rear wheels via a seven-speed SpeedShift automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. While the current C63 S has just as much power, it cannot match the CLK 63 AMG’s engine for sound.

As this AMG has so few miles under its belt, it looks practically brand new. There are no reported accidents or damage (except for a scratched-up front splitter which has since been repainted) and the car is being sold with the original window sticker, owner’s manual, a car cover, a clean New Jersey title, and a clean Carfax report.

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