The SL63 AMG is the high-performance version of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class luxury hard-top convertible. With the demise of the V12-powered SL65 AMG, this grand tourer sits at the top of the SL lineup with a mellifluous and potent 6.2-liter V8.
Though replaced throughout much of the rest of the AMG range by a smaller-displacement, twin-turbocharged motor, this V8 makes stirring noises along with plenty of power - 518 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, enough to propel the roadster from zero-to-60 mpg in a claimed (and likely conservative) 4.5 seconds. This powerful V8 is mated to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT seven-speed multi-clutch automatic transmission, which sends the power exclusively to the rear wheels - as it should.
The SL63 features the same new styling that dresses up the rest of the latest SL roadster lineup. Rounded dual headlamps are out, replaced by angular bi-Xenon lamps that Mercedes says are more efficient and powerful than LEDs. With a black background to the lamps and a simplified grill, the SL's face is substantially changed with the facelifted model.
The SL chassis uses a fully independent, double-control-arm front suspension and the standard Mercedes-Benz five-link rear suspension. All SL models come with second-generation Active Body Control (ABC), the Mercedes-Benz active-suspension technology that attempts to eliminate body roll in cornering, squat under acceleration and dive during braking.
Unique to the AMG variants is a highly aggressive bodykit that features front and rear diffusers and multiple vents to cool both the motor and the massive brakes. Standard wheels are 19-inch AMG staggered-width alloy wheels -- 8.5 and 9.5 inches wide -- fitted with 255/35R19 (front) and 285/30R19 (rear) tires. The wheels feature triple-spoke styling and a titanium grey finish.
The AMG treatment also includes a lowered and stiffened suspension and a limited-slip rear differential.
Finished in nappa leather and genuine carbon fiber, the interior features standard AMG sport seats, an AMG three-spoke steering wheel and a sport instrument cluster with red tach and speedometer needles that swing to the max position and back whenever the ignition is turned on.
The SL63, like all SLs, features a folding metal roof. A glass panorama roof remains an option.
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