St. Tropez, France—Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance arm is known for building powerful engines. And the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG based on the recently introduced SL550
does not disappoint. Available with a 530-bhp twin-turbo V-8 or an
optional 557-bhp version of the same powerplant, the new 2-seat SL63 is a
true land rocket.
The folks at AMG hand-build the 5.5-liter direct-injected twin-turbo V-8, which produces a whopping 590 lb.-ft. of torque, or 664 with the optional performance package. The aluminum-block block engine gulps fresh air through its intercooler, the twin turbochargers running providing peak boost of 14.2 psi (18.5 for the higher output model). Exhaust through the twin tailpipes creates a deep and throaty sound not unlike a speedy freight train conveying its might.
Thanks to the SL63 AMG’s all-aluminum body shell, carbon-fiber rear trunk lid and other lightweight materials (such as high-strength steel and magnesium in the chassis), the new car tips the scales at just over 4000 lb., about 275 lb. lighter than its predecessor. More power and less weight translates to faster acceleration for the new SL63 AMG. Zero to 60 mph is estimated at 4.2 sec, and the top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. Order the optional performance package and the SL63 AMG hits 60 mph in 4.1 sec and has a top speed of 186 mph.
On winding mountain roads near St. Tropez, the SL63 AMG’s responsive power will surprise you. In Sport Plus mode, with the excellent Speedshift MCT 7-speed automatic gearbox displaying the precision and immediacy of a manual, the AMG plants its foot quickly and rushes forward before you can blink your eye. Need to pass a long line of slower cars? No worries. Just step on the throttle. The AMG surges forward with such confidence and power that the entire row of slow traffic whizzes by in a flash.
Through the turns, the SL63, with its multilink suspension and Active Body Control, grips the asphalt well and has just enough roll to let the driver know how much cornering force is in effect. In Sport Plus mode, the speed-sensitive electromechanical steering firms up to match the cornering effort, though more sensitive and weighting would still be preferred to give more precise front wheel placement. More steering feel will definitely help the SL63 AMG feel better on the very narrow roads around St. Tropez.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG has an MSRP of $146, 695, including the $895 destination charge. That’s a lot cheaper than buying a seat on a rocket that will blast you into space. And the cars arrive soon, in July.
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG
The folks at AMG hand-build the 5.5-liter direct-injected twin-turbo V-8, which produces a whopping 590 lb.-ft. of torque, or 664 with the optional performance package. The aluminum-block block engine gulps fresh air through its intercooler, the twin turbochargers running providing peak boost of 14.2 psi (18.5 for the higher output model). Exhaust through the twin tailpipes creates a deep and throaty sound not unlike a speedy freight train conveying its might.
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG
Thanks to the SL63 AMG’s all-aluminum body shell, carbon-fiber rear trunk lid and other lightweight materials (such as high-strength steel and magnesium in the chassis), the new car tips the scales at just over 4000 lb., about 275 lb. lighter than its predecessor. More power and less weight translates to faster acceleration for the new SL63 AMG. Zero to 60 mph is estimated at 4.2 sec, and the top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. Order the optional performance package and the SL63 AMG hits 60 mph in 4.1 sec and has a top speed of 186 mph.
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG
On winding mountain roads near St. Tropez, the SL63 AMG’s responsive power will surprise you. In Sport Plus mode, with the excellent Speedshift MCT 7-speed automatic gearbox displaying the precision and immediacy of a manual, the AMG plants its foot quickly and rushes forward before you can blink your eye. Need to pass a long line of slower cars? No worries. Just step on the throttle. The AMG surges forward with such confidence and power that the entire row of slow traffic whizzes by in a flash.
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG
Through the turns, the SL63, with its multilink suspension and Active Body Control, grips the asphalt well and has just enough roll to let the driver know how much cornering force is in effect. In Sport Plus mode, the speed-sensitive electromechanical steering firms up to match the cornering effort, though more sensitive and weighting would still be preferred to give more precise front wheel placement. More steering feel will definitely help the SL63 AMG feel better on the very narrow roads around St. Tropez.
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG has an MSRP of $146, 695, including the $895 destination charge. That’s a lot cheaper than buying a seat on a rocket that will blast you into space. And the cars arrive soon, in July.
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