SL-Class [Official] All-new Mercedes-AMG SL (R232)

The All-new Mercedes-AMG SL (R232)

Almost 70 years ago, a sports car launched in Stuttgart immediately became a legend. The vision of expanding the potential of the Mercedes-Benz brand through motor racing successes produced the first SL as a result - a road-going racing sports car. Shortly after its début in 1952, the 300 SL (internal designation W 194) reaped success after success on the race tracks of the world. In its first year, it achieved, among other things, a spectacular one-two victory in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans and even took the first four places in the Nürburgring Grand Jubilee Prize for sports cars. Its successes quickly make the SL a legend.

SL-Class - The new Mercedes-AMG SL: The new edition of an icon [R232]

The new Mercedes-AMG SL, the new edition of an icon, returns to its roots with a classic soft top and sporty character.

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Reference thread: https://www.germancarforum.com/threads/2021-mercedes-benz-sl.53446/

 

[leylandi]

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2023 Mercedes-AMG SL43 With Four-Cylinder Engine Costs $111,050

Mercedes-AMG is bringing the SL43 to the United States where the base version of the luxury 2+2 roadster gets a 2.0-liter engine with 375 horsepower.

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[Merc1]

Sigh. 111K for a 4-cylinder SL? NO WAY. It has less power than the C43? Talk about insult to injury.

M

 

[Tourbillon]

Mercedes-AMG SL 43: New entry to the SL model range

Electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1™ New AMG SL model available exclusively with rear-wheel drive Exterior design features unique front fascia, rear apron and tailpipe trim accents Mercedes-AMG presents the SL 43, a technically innovative new entry model for the...

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F1-Inspired 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL43 Is Headed to the United States

The entry-level SL's four-cylinder powertrain produces 375 horsepower and uses an electric motor integrated into the turbocharger to improve responsiveness.

BY CALEB MILLER PUBLISHED: MAY 22, 2023

F1-Inspired 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL43 Is Headed to the United States

The entry-level SL's four-cylinder powertrain produces 375 horsepower and uses an electric motor integrated into the turbocharger to improve responsiveness.

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After first revealing the Mercedes-AMG SL43 last year, the German brand has now decided to bring the four-cylinder variant of its grand tourer to the United States.

The SL43 uses the same innovative setup as the AMG C43 sedan, with an electric motor integrated into the turbocharger, reducing lag.

The 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL43 will cost $111,050 when it goes on sale this summer.

The Mercedes-AMG SL43 debuted for Europe last year, sporting a 375-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine with electrical assistance and technology borrowed from Formula 1 racing. At the time, Mercedes was still weighing whether it would bring the SL43 stateside, but now the German automaker has confirmed that the SL43 will reach the American market as a 2023 model, with sales set to kick off this summer.

The SL43 serves as the entry-level model for the SL lineup, with four fewer cylinders under the hood than its V-8-powered SL55 and SL63 siblings. Although the SL43 can't match the potent outputs of the V-8 models, the M139 inline-four—the same engine found in the CLA45 and GLA45 AMG—still churns out an impressive 354 pound-feet of torque to go along with the 375 ponies.

The SL43 makes that power in an unusual way. The turbocharger strapped to the 2.0-liter engine includes an electric motor along with the usual exhaust-gas plumbing. The motor—a 1.6-inch-wide unit slotted onto the shaft between the turbine and compressor wheel—can spin the compressor wheel before the exhaust gases do. This promises to minimize turbo lag, and the e-motor can also maintain boost pressure under braking or when the car is coasting so the turbo is always ready to go when the driver gets back on the throttle. The Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 team uses the same technology in its turbocharged 1.6-liter V-6 hybrid race cars, and the C43 AMG sedan that debuted last spring features the same powertrain with an extra 27 horsepower.

The 48-volt belt-driven starter-generator that powers the turbocharger's e-motor can also provide an extra 13 horsepower in brief spurts. Mercedes says this jolt of power occurs at lower rpm and doesn't increase the overall 375-hp peak output. The 48-volt tech also allows the start-stop system to work more smoothly and can regenerate energy under deceleration.

The longitudinally mounted engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission that uses AMG's usual wet clutch pack instead of a torque converter. Mercedes claims the rear-wheel-drive SL43 will hit 60 mph in 4.8 seconds and will max out at an electronically limited 170 mph.

The visual changes for the SL43 are minimal, with simpler styling for the front and rear bumpers and round tailpipes instead of the squared-off outlets on the eight-cylinder SLs. The standard wheels are 19 inches, but the SL43 can also be ordered with 20- or 21-inch wheels. The opulent cabin is unchanged for the entry-level model, and power-adjustable heated and cooled nappa leather seats come standard. The 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL43 will start at $111,050, undercutting the V-8 SL55 by nearly $30,000."

Very interesting move!

 

[Tourbillon]

Sigh. 111K for a 4-cylinder SL? NO WAY. It has less power than the C43? Talk about insult to injury.

M

I'm not exactly sure, but it helps with the EPA. But whatever it is, it's bloody expensive!

 

[Centurion]

Less power than a half price A45 amg. Lol

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

F1-Inspired 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL43 Is Headed to the United States

Times they may be a-changin', but I wouldn't be able to re-create those Cote D'Azure dreams in a bloody 4-banger!

 

[Merc1]

I just don't get why they didn't use the I6. It mean it would be perfect for this car.

M

 

[Merc1]

Ignore the badge and you're good.

M

 

[Tourbillon]

Less power than a half price A45 amg. Lol

Really? That makes zero sense!

 

[Tourbillon]

Times they may be a-changin', but I wouldn't be able to re-create those Cote D'Azure dreams in a bloody 4-banger!

Definitely not. I remember an age ago when a V6 SL out was announced - and the reaction!

 

[Rolf]

Some interesting new Manufaktur options for the SL

MERCEDES-AMG SL WITH EXTENDED MANUFAKTUR EQUIPMENT

With the help of the new MANUFAKTUR range, interested customers can customise their Mercedes-AMG SL even more extensively. Eight MANUFAKTUR lacquers are available for the colour scheme: the two plain colours MANUFAKTUR vintage blue uni and MANUFAKTUR silicon grey uni, the two metallic colours MANUFAKTUR Côte d'Azur light blue metallic and MANUFAKTUR rubellitrot metallic as well as the four matt lacquers MANUFAKTUR night black magno, MANUFAKTUR high-tech silver magno[1], MANUFAKTUR graphite grey magno1 and exclusively for the SL MANUFAKTUR Ireland mid green magno1. Another special feature for the Mercedes-AMG SL is the optional fabric soft top, which is dyed midnight blue in MANUFAKTUR.

The MANUFAKTUR interior package is available in seven MANUFAKTUR colour variants: MANUFAKTUR classic red/black, MANUFAKTUR mystic red/black, MANUFAKTUR rose grey/black, MANUFAKTUR savannah beige/black, MANUFAKTUR tobacco brown/black, MANUFAKTUR yacht blue/black and MANUFAKTUR shade green/black.

The interior package includes the seats exclusively executed in MANUFAKTUR Nappa Leather. They have an elaborate diamond quilting. The AMG crest is also embossed into the front head restraints. Nappa leather in MANUFAKTUR colour is also used for the armrests and centre panels in the doors, the centre console including centre armrests and the lower part of the instrument panel. Another highlight of the interior package is the hand-upholstered AMG Performance MANUFAKTUR steering wheel in nappa leather, colour-coordinated with the respective upholstery colour. The deep-pile black floor mats with an embroidered AMG logo and a piping made of nappa leather are particularly high-quality in the MANUFAKTUR interior colour.

The illuminated door sills in the door cut-outs bear the AMG lettering and an exclusive MANUFAKTUR pattern. The centre console is adorned with MANUFAKTUR lettering in a shiny chrome look. Executed in cursive, it testifies to the label's claim to high quality craftsmanship.
MANUFAKTUR is the individualisation offer for exclusive paint finishes and high-quality interior fittings. Selected materials and craftsmanship complete the design and provide sensual experiences of a special kind. Customers receive an automobile of special value – manufactured according to their personal ideas and wishes.

Mercedes-AMG SL can be ordered with even more personal MANUFAKTUR features

Special solid, metallic and magno paint finishes Handcrafted materials MANUFAKTUR Interior Package with exclusive colours By taking advantage of the new MANUFAKTUR package, discerning customers are able to individualise their Mercedes-AMG SL even more extensively. There is a choice of eight...

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[Mick Briesgau]

Extended factory equipment is fine, but it would be more important to improve the build quality of the SL. In the current comparison test SL against BMW M8 and Porsche 911 turbo in auto motor und sport: the worst rating for the perceived quality. Quote from the tester: "Not quite worthy build quality in such an expensive car, creaking dashboard, slightly sagging headliner, pixelated head-up display and partially slightly wrinkled leather..." Incidentally, the SL 63 AMG was last in the comparison.
(a post of one of the readers of the MB Passion Blog).


I'm getting more and more convinced, that the only models still getting some tender love and care (quality) are the S-class, Maybach and the ridiculously overpriced G-class.

 

[Serpens]

Hmm, interesting. My SL63 didn't have any of those issues. The real quality issue was the paint.

 

[dalab]

This angle does not favor it at all, it could be anything, there is no spark seen from there

 

[GTA45E]

^Who is going to be looking at it from that angle anyway. 96% view is ground level.

 

[dalab]

^Who is going to be looking at it from that angle anyway. 96% view is ground level.

I am very tall

 

[Merc1]

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[Gor134]

Why does the SL43 get an i4 with less power than a C43... but the GT43 gets an i6? I don't really understand this lineup naming convention...

 

[Merc1]

The entry car SL should been an I6 SL53. A 4-cylinder SL is just a waste of space, money and effort.

M

 

[Gor134]

The entry car SL should been an I6 SL53. A 4-cylinder SL is just a waste of space, money and effort.

M

Do we know what's going to power the GT43 Coupe or there won't be