SL-Class (R231) [Official] Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG (R231)

[Merc1]

Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG (R231)

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[martinbo]

Man, I really can't stand those bulging, misshapen lights. It's like they're at complete odds with the front of the car. I see a lot of SL AMGs driving around Jozi - they look magnificent - but I can't see myself being as appreciative of the R231.

Ironically, the best looking convertible in the Merc range is a good old soft top.

 

[Human]

IMHO this time around the AMG styling changes brings to it a more harmonious flow and the grille treatment with the double slats works magic. Also the new front bumper, especially the 'bulges' on the outsides of the front bumper L&R brings the eagle-eye headlamp clusters more in balance.

Rear view is also attractive being classy, aggressive and sporty all at once in good balance.

All the balance lacking in the non-AMG R231 and it's lacking hugely on balance of design.

Nice job AMG! I like it

 

[Tarek]

Simply stunning!

 

[Zafiro]

Dont have the elegance of older SL and the front lights still need time to accept. But I would love to the testdrive one.

 

[Merc1]

Oh yeah, this is the SL to own. The SL is BACK. BOOM. Wait until they show it in some other colors.


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[HighestOfHigh]

Oh yeah, this is the SL to own. The SL is BACK. BOOM. Wait until they show it in some other colors.


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Amazing how when the AMG is shown everyone forgets what they disliked about the car. Benz never fails.

 

[Yaz]

Gorgeous. But MB needs to stop with these black wheels.

 

[Merc1]

I think they work on the SL63.


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[SKY]

I take the M6.

 

[Merc1]

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[Zafiro]

I hope its true its 125 kg lighter.....

 

[GTA45E]

Dont have the elegance of older SL.

Not supposed to...

I believe the newer SL is design this way to reflect it`s more agressive nature. I think it looks pretty good!

 

[GTA45E]

Mercedes-Benz new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG at Mercedes today event. Mercedes-Benz event today at Circuit de Catalunya in Spain should be all about presentation of New Cars for Formula 1 on the first day of 2012 season official test. And yet, Michael Schumacher arrived in pit lane leads to a new 2013 SL63 AMG.

SL is also sport “V8 Biturbo” emblems on the sides, show that, under the hood is a new generation Mercedes V8 twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter engine that also powered in the new 2012 ML63 AMG. New V8 produces 529 bhp with 30 percent more fuel efficient than the previous generation Mercedes SL63 AMG.

Standard version of the sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, using the new chassis is constructed of aluminum and magnesium is lighter, but more stringent than the current one.

SL63 AMG is separated from the SL models with more aggressively body. These include a redesigned grille, front bumper, with large air intakes, a specially designed LED lights, wider sills and bumper with integrated rear diffuser and four exhaust pipes.

-->http://www.car0-60.com/3606/2013-mercedes-benz-sl63-amg-at-formula-1-car-launch/

 

[Cashmere]

Would like to see a side-by-side comparison with the old SL 63.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Man, I really can't stand those bulging, misshapen lights. It's like they're at complete odds with the front of the car. I see a lot of SL AMGs driving around Jozi - they look magnificent - but I can't see myself being as appreciative of the R231.

Ironically, the best looking convertible in the Merc range is a good old soft top.

I'm still not feeling the headlights either. It's rather frustrating because I really want to like this car rather than merely tolerate it. Need a good pic of the side profile. That interior, though, fantastic.

 

[GTA45E]

Would like to see a side-by-side comparison with the old SL 63.

About the best I can do right now. (I feel like I`m stealing Merc1`s thunder... he finds some of the best phots!)

We need to see some factory shots... those should be coming soon.

To me the new one looks more tame compared to the previous version. I like the more upright grill better on the new one though.

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Official pics anyone?

 

[GTA45E]

Very nice!
The AMG version has a flowing harmony about it.
The design works very well.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

About the best I can do right now. (I feel like I`m stealing Merc1`s thunder... he finds some of the best phots!)

We need to see some factory shots... those should be coming soon.

To me the new one looks more tame compared to the previous version. I like the more upright grill better on the new one though.

This just proves MB design knows what its doing. The old one looks dated next to the new one, though still attractive in its own right.