Mercedes has revealed new official footage with SL camouflaged in winter checks. The brand new Mercedes-AMG SL will share the identical platform with the AMG GT and the highest engine will probably be a V8 bi-turbo Plug-In Hybrid as a substitute of the disappearing V12.
Former AMG boss Tobias Moers, now at Aston Martin, had introduced on the 2019 New York present that the future SL will probably be developed in Affalterbach by AMG.
Mercedes now confirms the two + 2-seater structure of the long run Mercedes-AMG SL and the truth that it’s at present testing the 4matic + all-wheel drive system provided for the primary time at SL within the northern areas.
Along with the all-wheel drive system, Mercedes additionally examined the brand new smooth prime roof within the harsh circumstances of the North Polar Circle. The ultimate dynamic checks will happen on the Nurburgring north loop and the brand new roadster will debut this autumn.
As could be seen within the official Mercedes photographs which might be nonetheless camouflaged in some elements, you may see the Panamericana grille and slender headlights. Additionally, from the rear you may see the 2 pairs of exhaust pipes.
From the aspect, SL has a basic roadster silhouette with a comparatively lengthy entrance and a brief rear, the cabin being pushed far again.
Though they’re constructed on the identical MSA platform (Modular Sports activities Structure), Mercedes will place the SL in a different way from the AMG GT: the SL will probably be a sporty roadster with 2 + 2 seats and a textile roof and the AMG GT a 2-seater efficiency coupe.
Mercedes doesn’t but give particulars about engines however the German journal auto motor und sport claims that the highest mannequin will probably be Mercedes-AMG SL 73 e.The transaxle system with the engine situated within the entrance and the gearbox put in within the rear permits electrification with out issues. The cardan shaft will probably be made from carbon.
The SL 73 e will probably be powered by a Plug-In Hybrid system that mixes the 4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine and an electrical motor for a complete of about 800 HP, the ability being transmitted to the wheels by a brand new 9-speed computerized transmission. The manufacturing mannequin will probably be all-wheel drive and doubtless can have integral steering.
The fundamental model of the Mercedes-AMG SL 43 can have an in-line 6-cylinder turbo engine that can develop greater than the present 367 HP and 500 Nm. We anticipate about 400 HP. Then will observe the SL 53 model with the identical 6-cylinder in-line 3-liter engine with a minimal of 435 HP. Each engines will probably be delicate hybrid with 48V, built-in starter generator and a small electrical compressor that has the position of minimizing the turbo lag.
There may also be a SL 63 delicate hybrid with a 4-liter bi-turbo V8 and about 640 HP. A V12 mannequin will not exist.
Mercedes has promised that the brand new SL will return to the normal values of its illustrious predecessor and will probably be lighter. Former era R231 weighing between 1730 and 1845 kg. Auto motor und sport estimates that the essential mannequin of the brand new era R323 will weigh lower than 1700 kg.
