Meet Mercedes the All New Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+

The SL badge has cut a rather dashing figure tfr almost 70 years, but like the rest of the passenger car market, convertibles are not immune to the shift towards SUVs

The SL has been variously a 2-seater, or a 2+2 with a soft top, and more recently a hard folding roof. Thankfully that fad has faded into history, and SL is back, but only as a 2+2 soft-top luxury roadster in AMG guise.

The new Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+ would once have been the range topper but now stands as the sole survivor

Following in the steps of the “sports car of the century“, the original 300 SL the new model arrives later in 2023.

“With the new SL, we have created a repositioning of the iconic SL design. The expressively modelled exterior conveys a light and purist impression and brings sensual beauty and extravagant design into perfect harmony”, says Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer Mercedes-Benz Group AG.

All new design

The new body shell is a mix of aluminium, magnesium, fibre composites and steel to keep weight down. The windscreen frame, is made of steel, as part of the roll-over system. It works with the roll bar deployable from behind the rear seats.

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ABOVE: 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+

Active aerodynamics

An active air control system, called AIRPANEL, uses two distinct louvres in the lower and upper air intakes in the front apron. They remain closed for drag reduction, directing air underbody to reduce front lift. When cooling is needed, the louvres open and allow maximum cooling air to flow to the heat exchangers.

A retractable rear spoiler, seamlessly integrated into the boot lid,

The weight-saving soft-top

The new Mercedes-AMG SL 63 has a automatic soft top instead of the folding hard top of the last SL model. It saves 21-kilograms giving a lower centre of gravity, and has a -saving Z-fold set-up, negating the need for a soft-top compartment cover.

Operation takes 15 seconds from a button on the centre console or the centre infotainment screen, at speeds up to 60 km/h.

Power meets 4MATIC+ glory

The 430 kW / 800 Nm AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine, along with the 4MATIC+AWD, is good for a 0 to 100 km/h of 3.6 seconds, and on to a top speed is 315 km/h.

The AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G automatic, has a wet start-off clutch instead of a traditional torque converter.

Suspension

Also new, is SL 63 is AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension with active, hydraulic anti-roll stabilisation. Apart from better handling, there is a front axle lift function to raise the front axle by up to 30 mm manually by softkey or by using stored GPS data.

Lights

Mercedes-AMG SL 63 uses the DIGITAL LIGHT system borrowed from the S-Class saloon. It incorporates a light module with three powerful LEDs per headlamp, using 1.3 million micro-mirrors to create a resolution of more than 2.6 million pixels per vehicle.

Other features

AMG sports seats in Nappa leather, complete
AIRSCARF neck-warming
heating and cooling for the front seats, with eight-way electric three memory settings.
heated steering wheel with rotary dials to control AMG-specific driving features
head-up display (HUD) with augmented reality for navigation
650 watts 11-speaker Burmester surround sound system
ambient lighting with a choice of 64 colours
dual-zone climate control
mechanical wind deflector
9-inch tablet-style central display
Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto
wireless phone charging
6 drive modes, including RACE
MANUFAKTUR roof liner in black DINAMICA microfibre
AMG floor mats
illuminated door sills with AMG lettering.
rear seats for passengers up to 1.50 metres tall.
21-inch AMG 10-twin-spoke forged wheels in grey with a high-sheen finish
AMG brake callipers – yellow
Metallic paint
flush-fitting door handles that extend
KEYLESS-GO entry system.

Safety package

The SL 63 comes with the Driving Assistance Package Plus including:
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Traffic Sign Assist, route-based speed adaptation
Active traffic-assist
Active Steering Assist and Active Lane Change Assist.
eight airbags, including sidebags for rear occupants.
tyre pressure monitoring system
GUARD 360° Vehicle Protection Plus- anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring system
Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC,
360° camera
pedestrian protection
MAGIC VISION CONTROL ( windscreen wiper for better cleaning and a streak-free finish.