MERCEDES-AMG’S line-up is about to get a shot within the arm as certainly one of its most iconic nameplates, the SL, undergoes its last testing forward of its international debut later within the 12 months.
Nearly no particulars of the brand new efficiency SL have been revealed but apart from the actual fact a number of variations shall be obtainable – all underneath the AMG mantra – and that some, if not all of them will characteristic the 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system.
Given the SL’s historic standing as one of many model’s flagships – suppose again to the SL65 Black – it might be secure to imagine the brand new mannequin will characteristic the ballistic twin-turbocharged V8 petrol mill as present in numerous different top-spec AMGs, nonetheless the precise tune is nearly unattainable to guess.
With a number of variants confirmed, it’s also doubtless the brand new SL vary will debut the brand new force-fed four-cylinder hybrid powertrain rumoured to be going into the following C63 as Euro emissions requirements and laws proceed to strangle the way forward for greater engines.
Transmission-wise, the AMG-spec nine-speed computerized can be the plain alternative given it options in nearly each different AMG presently in manufacturing.
In response to the model, the superior check autos are presently present process the ultimate tuning and analysis of the 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system and folding cloth roof in Sweden earlier than they head to the Nurburgring for the ultimate log out of the dynamics.
“Although a big proportion of the event work on the roadster, configured as a 2+2-seater, passed off in digital kind, a specific amount of analogue improvement driving remains to be important,” a spokesperson stated.
“On probably the most difficult racing circuit on this planet, the specialists from Mercedes-AMG shall be guaranteeing that this newest interpretation of the SL attracts much more than ever on its sporting roots.”
Occurring that final remark, we might not be too shocked if a Black Sequence model of the SL finally emerged given the mannequin identify and its derivatives have kind right here – the very first AMG Black Sequence was an SLK55 whereas the SL65 Black out-muscled the legendary Mercedes-McLaren SLR.
The native arm of Mercedes wouldn’t be drawn into revealing any market particular particulars of the brand new SL, together with timing, nonetheless we do know it’s going to make its international debut by Christmas.
