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


The seventh generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class was presented in October 2021. The R232 is an AMG model only, designating it as Mercedes-AMG SL-Class.
For the official Mercedes-AMG SL press release news, see The new Mercedes-AMG SL: The new edition of an icon (R232)
For the official Mercedes-Maybach SL thread, see Mercedes-Maybach SL Monogram Series (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.

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Reference thread: https://www.germancarforum.com/threads/2021-mercedes-benz-sl.53446/
 
Holy sh#t!!, it is so fricken fast! edit, 0-300 in 23 sec. Cant wait to see the road tests.
I think it did about 6sec from 100 to 200. It is very fast. I think the speedo was overreading quite a bit at the top speed, indicated it was 336km/h but the true speed on the Dragy on the left side on his phone was 317km/h, which I think is also limited.
 
Comparison of exhaust noise and performance with the SL43 and SL63. The SL43 is a major disappointment, they should have made it a six-cylinder and just installed the same engine as the CLE53.

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The Power of a Vision. BRABUS ROCKET GTS.

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Welcome to the next chapter of the BRABUS ROCKET Legacy. Reflecting the absolute peak of BRABUS high-end coachbuilding in every single detail, the ROCKET GTS is the ultimate fusion of bold design and power. With a sleek and menacing hyper gran turismo shooting brake silhouette made entirely of exposed carbon, combined with a fitting stance that’s both wide and low, it is all-out 1-Second-Wow. Its colossal output of 1000 hp is a statement on its own: It doesn’t get more BRABUS.


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Design & Exterior. Hyper Gran Turismo.

Every single detail of the BRABUS ROCKET GTS was developed through the use of state-of-the-art CAD and CFD technologies as well as intensive optimization in the wind tunnel to offer a completely new level of Masterpiece luxury. Produced via autoclave utilizing cutting-edge prepreg processes, the Hyper GT’s entire body is made of particularly lightweight yet high-strength carbon.

The optimal balance of aerodynamic downforce on the front and rear axles, made possible by perfectly fine-tuned aerodynamic components, guarantees outstanding driving stability even far beyond the 300 km/h mark. Beyond creating perfect transitions to the wide front fenders, the BRABUS ROCKET front apron reduces lift on the front axle at high speeds with its integrated spoiler. Large air intakes direct the airflow to the radiators and the front brakes.

The exposed carbon skirts merge seamlessly into the BRABUS ROCKET side panels at the rear axle, where the dynamically curved wheel arches not only shape the supercar's unmistakable silhouette but also create a width of 198.5 centimeters at the rear axle.

The Shooting Brake’s tail end is rounded off by the BRABUS ROCKET apron with integrated exposed carbon diffuser, which perfectly showcases the four illuminated, exposed carbon-encased titanium tailpipes of the BRABUS high-performance exhaust system. But his component is more than just a head-turner. Perfected in the wind tunnel, it also delivers a substantial boost in downforce at the rear axle in combination with the specially developed BRABUS tailgate spoiler and the ducktail spoiler.

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Power & Sound. Ready to Rocket.

In combination with the unique coachwork, the high-end hybrid system boasting a BRABUS eight-cylinder displacement engine and electric drive makes the BRABUS ROCKET GTS an absolute highlight supercar of not just the BRABUS Collection 2025 but the entire history of BRABUS. Thanks to perfect coordination, the two engines develop a combined system output of 735 kW / 1,000 hp. Even more breathtaking is the cumulative maximum torque of 1,820 Nm. In order to protect the Shooting Brake’s power transmission elements, this value is electronically limited to 1,620 Nm inside the vehicle.

The BRABUS ROCKET 1000 4.5-liter V8 biturbo engine assumes the role of the combustion engine in this 2+2-seater’s hybrid drivetrain. The new displacement engine produces a peak output of 585 kW / 796 hp and a maximum torque of 1,250 Nm, which is electronically limited to 1,050 Nm inside the vehicle. Power is transmitted from the combustion engine via a nine-speed sports transmission, which can be shifted either automatically or manually using the paddles on the steering wheel.

In the back, you'll find the electric drive module with a 150 kW/204 hp synchronous motor, a two-speed gearbox and a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 6.1 kWh.

Courtesy of its cutting-edge performance engineering, the new BRABUS ROCKET GTS is one of the fastest hybrid cars in the world. The supercar sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds and reaches a speed of 200 km/h in just 9.5 seconds. Breaking the 300 km/h sound barrier takes just 23.6 seconds after takeoff. Its top speed is electronically limited to 317 km/h.

Its combustion engine is equipped with a BRABUS high-performance exhaust system, which includes special catalytic converters and particulate filters. This system not only optimizes performance, but it also features active exhaust valve control, giving the driver the ability to choose between a discreet whisper or an emphatically powerful V8 sound at any time.

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Wheels & Chassis. Next Level.

The ROCKET GTS's wide fenders make room for BRABUS Monoblock P "PLATINUM EDITION" high-end wheels with five spokes and a center lock design, specially designed for this 2+2-seater. These wheels are manufactured using the latest forging as well as CNC-machining technology and are a perfect combination of lightweight construction and strength. The exposed carbon aero blades integrated into the wheels reinforce the unmistakable 1-Second-Wow effect of the exclusive Hyper GT and use the rotation of the rims to channel the air heated by the brakes out of the wheel arches.

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Interior. Legacy.

Claim your seat in the cockpit and immerse yourself in a world of BRABUS luxury. Our team of interior specialists created an exclusive, meticulously handcrafted BRABUS Masterpiece interior to match the Hyper GT’s one-of-a-kind exposed carbon body. Particularly soft high-grade leather in slate gray covers the seat center panels, door panels, the instrument panel, the steering wheel and the center console. The headliner, the A and C pillars, parts of the dashboard and the upper sections of the door panels are upholstered in black Alcantara. The same material can also be found on the side sections, the backs and the headrests of the seats.

Light gray decorative topstitching and millimeter-precise quilting in the BRABUS Seashell Diamond design on the seats, parts of the door trim and the center console are prime examples of the BRABUS typical attention to detail. This extravagant quilting pattern also adorns the cockpit and luggage compartment flooring, which is likewise covered in the finest slate gray leather. Look even closer, and you will find the BRABUS “Double-B” embossed into the seat surfaces.

As with every BRABUS supercar, the interior of the new ROCKET GTS features a wide range of perfectly integrated design details that underline the exclusive character of the vehicle. Once again complementing the exposed carbon bodywork, the occupants are greeted by carbon entry sill trims with illuminated BRABUS logo. The pedals and parts of the steering wheel rim were made from the same high-end compound, as were the door handles and parts of the center console.

All trim elements in the cockpit, including the switches, air vents, loudspeaker grilles and panels, are finished in matte BRABUS “Shadow Gray”. ROCKET GTS logos on the passenger side of the dashboard and on the side panels and seat belts of the front seats add further unmistakable accents.

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Ready to ROCKET? The BRABUS ROCKET GTS is built to order in a limited-edition production according to individual specifications.

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It would have looked a lot better without those rear wheel arch extensions and hatch spoiler. The wheel design also doesn't suit the car and would look better on a saloon. The interior upgrades with carbon and Alcantara look fantastic. Even with 1000PS, the performance is not that much different to the 843PS SL63 SE.
 
The Power of a Vision. BRABUS ROCKET GTS.

1.jpg


Welcome to the next chapter of the BRABUS ROCKET Legacy. Reflecting the absolute peak of BRABUS high-end coachbuilding in every single detail, the ROCKET GTS is the ultimate fusion of bold design and power. With a sleek and menacing hyper gran turismo shooting brake silhouette made entirely of exposed carbon, combined with a fitting stance that’s both wide and low, it is all-out 1-Second-Wow. Its colossal output of 1000 hp is a statement on its own: It doesn’t get more BRABUS.


ROCKET GTS_Black Carbon_Studio klein (1).jpg


Design & Exterior. Hyper Gran Turismo.

Every single detail of the BRABUS ROCKET GTS was developed through the use of state-of-the-art CAD and CFD technologies as well as intensive optimization in the wind tunnel to offer a completely new level of Masterpiece luxury. Produced via autoclave utilizing cutting-edge prepreg processes, the Hyper GT’s entire body is made of particularly lightweight yet high-strength carbon.

The optimal balance of aerodynamic downforce on the front and rear axles, made possible by perfectly fine-tuned aerodynamic components, guarantees outstanding driving stability even far beyond the 300 km/h mark. Beyond creating perfect transitions to the wide front fenders, the BRABUS ROCKET front apron reduces lift on the front axle at high speeds with its integrated spoiler. Large air intakes direct the airflow to the radiators and the front brakes.

The exposed carbon skirts merge seamlessly into the BRABUS ROCKET side panels at the rear axle, where the dynamically curved wheel arches not only shape the supercar's unmistakable silhouette but also create a width of 198.5 centimeters at the rear axle.

The Shooting Brake’s tail end is rounded off by the BRABUS ROCKET apron with integrated exposed carbon diffuser, which perfectly showcases the four illuminated, exposed carbon-encased titanium tailpipes of the BRABUS high-performance exhaust system. But his component is more than just a head-turner. Perfected in the wind tunnel, it also delivers a substantial boost in downforce at the rear axle in combination with the specially developed BRABUS tailgate spoiler and the ducktail spoiler.

ROCKET GTS_Black Carbon_Studio klein (5).jpg


Power & Sound. Ready to Rocket.

In combination with the unique coachwork, the high-end hybrid system boasting a BRABUS eight-cylinder displacement engine and electric drive makes the BRABUS ROCKET GTS an absolute highlight supercar of not just the BRABUS Collection 2025 but the entire history of BRABUS. Thanks to perfect coordination, the two engines develop a combined system output of 735 kW / 1,000 hp. Even more breathtaking is the cumulative maximum torque of 1,820 Nm. In order to protect the Shooting Brake’s power transmission elements, this value is electronically limited to 1,620 Nm inside the vehicle.

The BRABUS ROCKET 1000 4.5-liter V8 biturbo engine assumes the role of the combustion engine in this 2+2-seater’s hybrid drivetrain. The new displacement engine produces a peak output of 585 kW / 796 hp and a maximum torque of 1,250 Nm, which is electronically limited to 1,050 Nm inside the vehicle. Power is transmitted from the combustion engine via a nine-speed sports transmission, which can be shifted either automatically or manually using the paddles on the steering wheel.

In the back, you'll find the electric drive module with a 150 kW/204 hp synchronous motor, a two-speed gearbox and a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 6.1 kWh.

Courtesy of its cutting-edge performance engineering, the new BRABUS ROCKET GTS is one of the fastest hybrid cars in the world. The supercar sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds and reaches a speed of 200 km/h in just 9.5 seconds. Breaking the 300 km/h sound barrier takes just 23.6 seconds after takeoff. Its top speed is electronically limited to 317 km/h.

Its combustion engine is equipped with a BRABUS high-performance exhaust system, which includes special catalytic converters and particulate filters. This system not only optimizes performance, but it also features active exhaust valve control, giving the driver the ability to choose between a discreet whisper or an emphatically powerful V8 sound at any time.

ROCKET GTS_Black Carbon_Studio klein (16).jpg


Wheels & Chassis. Next Level.

The ROCKET GTS's wide fenders make room for BRABUS Monoblock P "PLATINUM EDITION" high-end wheels with five spokes and a center lock design, specially designed for this 2+2-seater. These wheels are manufactured using the latest forging as well as CNC-machining technology and are a perfect combination of lightweight construction and strength. The exposed carbon aero blades integrated into the wheels reinforce the unmistakable 1-Second-Wow effect of the exclusive Hyper GT and use the rotation of the rims to channel the air heated by the brakes out of the wheel arches.

BRABUS Rocket GTS_Location_klein (5)-1170x780.jpg


Interior. Legacy.

Claim your seat in the cockpit and immerse yourself in a world of BRABUS luxury. Our team of interior specialists created an exclusive, meticulously handcrafted BRABUS Masterpiece interior to match the Hyper GT’s one-of-a-kind exposed carbon body. Particularly soft high-grade leather in slate gray covers the seat center panels, door panels, the instrument panel, the steering wheel and the center console. The headliner, the A and C pillars, parts of the dashboard and the upper sections of the door panels are upholstered in black Alcantara. The same material can also be found on the side sections, the backs and the headrests of the seats.

Light gray decorative topstitching and millimeter-precise quilting in the BRABUS Seashell Diamond design on the seats, parts of the door trim and the center console are prime examples of the BRABUS typical attention to detail. This extravagant quilting pattern also adorns the cockpit and luggage compartment flooring, which is likewise covered in the finest slate gray leather. Look even closer, and you will find the BRABUS “Double-B” embossed into the seat surfaces.

As with every BRABUS supercar, the interior of the new ROCKET GTS features a wide range of perfectly integrated design details that underline the exclusive character of the vehicle. Once again complementing the exposed carbon bodywork, the occupants are greeted by carbon entry sill trims with illuminated BRABUS logo. The pedals and parts of the steering wheel rim were made from the same high-end compound, as were the door handles and parts of the center console.

All trim elements in the cockpit, including the switches, air vents, loudspeaker grilles and panels, are finished in matte BRABUS “Shadow Gray”. ROCKET GTS logos on the passenger side of the dashboard and on the side panels and seat belts of the front seats add further unmistakable accents.

BRABUS Rocket GTS_Location_klein (1)-1170x780.jpg


Ready to ROCKET? The BRABUS ROCKET GTS is built to order in a limited-edition production according to individual specifications.

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So bad ass
 
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BRABUS appears to be embracing "coachbuilding". And while I find the GTS Rocket "over the top", this general route could produce some very exciting results. With all the hype regarding future perceived "Mythos" products by Mercedes-Benz, BRABUS could beat them to the punch. And quite possibly present better results sooner. While M-B continues to hold promise, it's current management appears to be an absolute basket case. Ola and his brown-nosers need to go.
 
Comparison of exhaust noise and performance with the SL43 and SL63. The SL43 is a major disappointment, they should have made it a six-cylinder and just installed the same engine as the CLE53.

This is what an SL43 with the M256m would have sounded like.
I don`t think older customers would oppose this choice in the SL.

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The M256m is an AMG modified Mercedes engine, not a hand-built AMG engine like the M139. This is probably why it is not fitted to the SL but why is it featured as a choice for the top dog GT 4-door as a 43 model?

Speaking of the M139 4-banger with its electric turbo, I had a hands-on test drive of the 2024 GLC43. For a 4-banger it is smooth and very sporty feeling. It seems to come alive at around 3500-4000 RPM. The electric turbo seems to be sucking up the mechanical noises coming from the engine because it is spinning at a higher frequency than the exhaust. (This most likely is affecting the Ferrari F80 as well) still, the crackles and pops on overrun, and the response from the engine is very satisfying in real-life experience.
Despite the hate on the forum, the M139 is a great choice for everyday city and freeway driving situations.
 
This is what an SL43 with the M256m would have sounded like.
I don`t think older customers would oppose this choice in the SL.

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The M256m is an AMG modified Mercedes engine, not a hand-built AMG engine like the M139. This is probably why it is not fitted to the SL but why is it featured as a choice for the top dog GT 4-door as a 43 model?

Speaking of the M139 4-banger with its electric turbo, I had a hands-on test drive of the 2024 GLC43. For a 4-banger it is smooth and very sporty feeling. It seems to come alive at around 3500-4000 RPM. The electric turbo seems to be sucking up the mechanical noises coming from the engine because it is spinning at a higher frequency than the exhaust. (This most likely is affecting the Ferrari F80 as well) still, the crackles and pops on overrun, and the response from the engine is very satisfying in real-life experience.
Despite the hate on the forum, the M139 is a great choice for everyday city and freeway driving situations.
AMG should really have taken the M139 block and added to cylinders to the end to make a proper AMG inline 6. It's such a robust motor, would have been very potent.
But I imagine it's too late to develop that now.
 
There doesn’t seem to be much buyer rejection to the C and GLC 43 models. They seem popular. The SL43 is a terrible thought. The I6 would be a natural fit. Oh well.

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For the official Mercedes-AMG SL press release news, see The new Mercedes-AMG SL: The new edition of an icon (R232)
For the official Mercedes-Maybach SL thread, see Mercedes-Maybach SL Monogram Series (R232)

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