SL-Class [Renders] 2021 Mercedes-Benz SL

[Merc1]

The R232 having been maneuvered into a market position in closer proximity to the 992s', perhaps ? The new SLs' predecessors, as of the W113 "Pagoda" omwards, were decidedly more cruisers than sportscars per se. The R232 appears to be a good deal more "athletic". And it was developed under the stewardship of AMG. The 992s' street cred" has been cultivated over the past 58 years, beginning with the 901 series 356 replacement.

The SL and open top 911 have competed for some of the same buyers and have been compared (at least in this country) for years. I don't see any difference now other than the SL becoming somewhat sportier. 911 Cabrio, 8-Series Cabrio, Lexus LC, SL, Jaguar F Type, upcoming Maser Cabrio, all these GT like or leaning cars are more or less competing for the same buyers. These market segments aren't rigidly defined and restricted like a lot here want to believe.

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[Merc1]

I do wonder if the rear deck is high to make room for the battery that's part of the AMG hybrid system. I already contacted my dealer to get an early build 63e. Hopefully it looks good overall so I won't have to cancel. I'm hoping this will be my last ICE vehicle. I try not to have more than 1 car from any given brand but I'll make an exception for this.

It looks like it doesn't it? The 911 cabrio has this bustle back look sometimes too, I can see the SL suffering from it too somewhat.

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[Merc1]

The new Mercedes-AMG SL will be delivered at the beginning of 2022
Selected customers were allowed to take a close look at it under the highest security precautions in Pebble Beach in August.
Mercedes has now published the interior and is now showing some teasers of the new Mercedes SL without camouflage. The SL (R232) is only provided with a light foil.

The SL will first appear with the V8 BiTurbo with around 639 hp. This variant will later also be available as a 63 SE Performance. It was presented at the IAA in the AMG GT 4-door with 843 hp. There will also be a variant with an M139 2.0 liter 4-cylinder.

See it looks amazing here, if familiar. I guess with the EQ models being Mercedes' vision of different, we better be glad they didn't get too creative here and get the SL wrong, AGAIN.

I think it's going to be a desperately needed winner.

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[Merc1]

Sorry for spamming this thread, but I did just contact a journalist I know was on the first ride. Turns out the 6 cylinder will for sure be offered and was confirmed by the AMG reps. Rejoice @Merc1 .

I think the sweet spot will be two cars this time around, the SL53 I6 and the non hybrid SL63 V8. If the car turns out to be truly stylish and something to behold I'd be okay with an I6 engine'd SL. It's iconic/historic.

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[Rolf]

Rear with those thin LED lights look great and somehow reminds me of the BMW Z8

The car looks squat and sporty in this pic. It looks alot more compact than the previous SL.

Huge 21inch wheels

 

[Merc1]

Anyone have an official date when we get to peel off those last bits of camo?

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[Rolf]

Anyone have an official date when we get to peel off those last bits of camo?

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JESME is saying the beginning of 2022, but no month was given. Hope they reveal the full details of the new SL before the end of the year.

 

[Pagani]

I guess the concerns about this car being less than good looking were unfounded. Not a bad way for Mercedes ICE cars to go out.

I am actually really curious now how the next GT two door hardtop will turn out like. It is supposed to be a harder core closed version of this. Bring on the 63s E Performance versions of each.

 

[domleo999]

I hope the 63 E version isn’t an afterthought with this car. Let’s hope the charging point isn’t in the back bumper like the hideous AMG 4 door.

 

[Merc1]

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[CrunchSlaughtered]

IMO the SL is postponed in order to be redesigned to accomodate the I6 due to the temporary non-availability of the V8 for some markets. So I6 is not a good news, because it is on the expense of the V8 for the USA.

 

[klier]

IMO the SL is postponed in order to be redesigned to accomodate the I6 due to the temporary non-availability of the V8 for some markets. So I6 is not a good news, because it is on the expense of the V8 for the USA.

Absolutely no way.
This car was designed with the I6 and V8 in mind from the get go, and both will be available.
You can't just postpone a car like that and change it to the very core. Might as well scrap it and start again then.

Also, I think the front lights looks better with the camo on around the headlights. The A class style lights are just ridiculous and poor looking. Way too pointy as well, and not in sync with the smooth overall appearance of the rest of the car.

Bring on the 63s E Performance versions of each.

If you're happy with an SL weighing 2300 kg, that is.

 

[jannitor]

Oh God, just please no those shitty looking slim headlights from the recent models.

 

[Centurion]

Again, the same old mistake: headlights similar in shape to that of entry level models. The overall body shape looks very similar to that of AMG GT. I wouldn't be surprised to be largely the same, just tweaked a bit. Mercedes seems very "lazy" and uninspired these days.

Mercedes have probably identified that people's dream vehicle is no longer a romantic two seater luxury cruiser, instead, it's a G63 AMG. Therefore the SL has to reinvent itself from a luxury cruiser to a GT sports car with an edgy design to match.

The design will enable it to leverage the existing appeal of the AMG GT but co-exist a sister car that's a little easier to live with.

 

[Serpens]

IMO the SL is postponed in order to be redesigned to accomodate the I6 due to the temporary non-availability of the V8 for some markets. So I6 is not a good news, because it is on the expense of the V8 for the USA.

I don't buy that for one second, sorry. One doesn't just casually redesign the car to accept a powerplant it wasn't designed for and only have a delay of 3-6 months. That's a major engineering design change.

 

[Merc1]

IMO the SL is postponed in order to be redesigned to accomodate the I6 due to the temporary non-availability of the V8 for some markets. So I6 is not a good news, because it is on the expense of the V8 for the USA.

OMG just stop. You think they can do that in a few months too right?

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[CrunchSlaughtered]

OMG just stop. You think they can do that in a few months too right?

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Of course they can. First the issues of the V8 are long known internally, so maybe this redesig began an year ago. Second the car should not be redesigned substantionally, because the engine bay is for sure big enough for the I6. They only had to redesign the position of some periphery agregats and the exhaust.
How do you imagine, after the temporary stop of the V8, that Daimler would bring the SL with only the four cylinder engine?
Of course they will make all that's necessary to have the I6 working in the engine bay.

 

[Serpens]

Of course they can. First the issues of the V8 are long known internally, so maybe this redesig began an year ago. Second the car should not be redesigned substantionally, because the engine bay is for sure big enough for the I6. They only had to redesign the position of some periphery agregats and the exhaust.
How do you imagine, after the temporary stop of the V8, that Daimler would bring the SL with only the four cylinder engine?
Of course they will make all that's necessary to have the I6 working in the engine bay.

You're making the assumption this car won't launch with the V8. Remember we didn't lose all the V8s here as the S-class was unaffected. The press drive rides were V8 models so I find that promising. Given the SL's stature and positioning within the Mercedes range, I find it hard to believe they wouldn't just delay the debut of the car altogether rather than solely offer the base model engine.

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

You're making the assumption this car won't launch with the V8. Remember we didn't lose all the V8s here as the S-class was unaffected. The press drive rides were V8 models so I find that promising. Given the SL's stature and positioning within the Mercedes range, I find it hard to believe they wouldn't just delay the debut of the car altogether rather than solely offer the base model engine.

But you forget that this time the SL is developped by the AMG department and all AMG V8 are stopped.

 

[Merc1]

Of course they can. First the issues of the V8 are long known internally, so maybe this redesig began an year ago. Second the car should not be redesigned substantionally, because the engine bay is for sure big enough for the I6. They only had to redesign the position of some periphery agregats and the exhaust.
How do you imagine, after the temporary stop of the V8, that Daimler would bring the SL with only the four cylinder engine?
Of course they will make all that's necessary to have the I6 working in the engine bay.

Can I have the lottery numbers, or what the next hot stocks are too? I mean you seem to know everything else. This is all junk you are coming up with because you want to create a problem where there isn’t one. You don’t fit a new engine in a few months and if they prepared for it a year ago then there isn’t a delay. File this under the same pile of nonsense where you said that Jaguar was in better shape than Mercedes. You don’t know what you’re talking about. Wild baseless speculation. No facts.

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