Mercedes-AMG SL 63 confirmed for South Africa
With cutting-edge performance tech and a handcrafted V8 at its core, the SL 63 blends brutal speed with everyday usability in a way only AMG can.
Spiritual successor of the 300 SL, the all-new Mercedes-AMG SL 63 has now been confirmed for South Africa and will cost local buyers a shade under R4m. Here is what you will get for their money.
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Mercedes-AMG has revived the legendary SL nameplate in what it calls its most performance-focused form yet. The new Mercedes-AMG SL 63 marks a return to the model’s 300 SL roots and reintroduces a classic soft top and a purist 2+2 layout. This latest iteration of the storied moniker has been developed entirely in Affalterbach by Mercedes-AMG, with a bespoke platform and architecture that shares no components with its predecessors or other models in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. Most importantly, the V8 lives on here…
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Speaking of which, the beating heart of the SL 63 is AMG’s 4l V8 biturbo engine which continues the tradition of being hand-assembled under AMG’s ‘One Man, One Engine’ philosophy. Producing 430kW and 800Nm, it launches the roadster from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 315km/h. The engine benefits from extensive refinement, including revised intercoolers, active crankcase ventilation, and enhanced exhaust gas flow for improved performance and efficiency. Power is channelled through a nine-speed automatic transmission, which uses a wet start-off clutch instead of a torque converter for sharper response and quicker shifts. For the first time in SL history, all-wheel drive comes standard, with AMG Performance 4Matic+ distributing power to all corners while active rear-axle steering is said to enhance agility at lower speeds and stability at higher ones.
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Harking back to its 1950s forebear, the SL 63 retains a long bonnet, with a wide stance and short overhangs. The fabric soft top, which replaces the heavier metal vario roof of recent SLs, weighs 21kg less and folds away in just 15 seconds at speeds of up to 60km/h. When its down, a better look inside shows the ‘hyperanalogue’ cockpit. The fully digital instrument cluster is housed in a three-dimensional visor, while the central touchscreen can be adjusted for better visibility with the roof down. AMG sports seats come standard, featuring integrated headrests and the brand’s signature Airscarf system, which blows warm air around the neck and shoulders.
Outfitted with a plethora of aerodynamic tech, the two-stage Airpanel system controls airflow through vertical and horizontal louvres to improve cooling and reduce lift, while the deployable rear spoiler adjusts its position based on speed and driving dynamics. The optional active front underbody element extends at 80km/h to create a Venturi effect, further enhancing stability. Combined with a choice of aerodynamically optimised 19-, 20-, or 21-inch wheels, Mercedes-AMG state these features give the SL exceptional composure and responsiveness.
Mercedes-AMG SL 63 pricing
- Mercedes-AMG SL 63 – R 3 943 156
Total Price includes VAT incl and five-year/100 000km PremiumDrive Comfort Care Service and Maintenance Plan.
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