German journal auto motor und sport has examined the brand new Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4Matic+ and listed here are their impressions.
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Distinctive agility The Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4Matic+ is the highest of the SL vary and is powered by the M177 V8 bi-turbo engine with 585 HP and 800 Nm. Our colleagues at auto motor und sport have been impressed by the exceptional agility of this automotive that weighs 1904 kg. Within the slalom trial between the pylons positioned 18 m aside and the double lane change, the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4Matic+ was as quick because the Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster which is 200 kg lighter, 16 cm shorter and a pair of cm wider; 68.3 km/h within the slalom trial and 140.4 km/h within the double lane change.
This distinctive outcome was achieved through the use of all the newest drive practice applied sciences presently accessible from Mercedes: all-wheel drive with variable torque distribution, integral steering (the rear wheels steer 2.5 levels in the wrong way to the entrance wheels at low speeds and 0.7 levels in the identical path to the entrance wheels at greater speeds), and AMG Lively Trip Management suspension with energetic anti-roll bars operated by hydraulic moderately than mechanical components.
With 21-inch wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4Matic+ handles decently on bumps regardless of a agency suspension as a result of the brand new SL isn’t solely the successor to the previous SL technology but additionally has to fill the hole left by the AMG GT Roadster. Solely on brief bumps does it reply just a little stiffly.
Solely common response of the engine at begin, exceptionally economicalIn distinction, colleagues at auto motor und sport have been just a little dissatisfied by the response of the twin-turbo V8 engine that doesn’t profit from any gentle hybrid system. The shortage of electrical assist at begin and the 800 Nm of peak torque solely achieved at 2,500 rpm are the explanation why the V8 engine doesn’t speed up too frantically. However how does it obtain the superb acceleration of solely 3.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h? With the Race Begin operate, which permits the engine to rev ahead, permitting it to blow up as quickly as you are taking your foot off the brake.
Gas consumption is unbelievably low for this engine energy and efficiency figures. Below 10 l/100 km on the Eco take a look at route utilized by auto motor und sport and 13.5 l/100 km common consumption. And talking of brakes. The optionally available ceramic disc brakes present a deceleration of 11.5 m/s2 which corresponds to extraordinarily brief braking distances: simply 33.8 m from 100 km/h and 56.8 m from 130 km/h.
No drift modeStrangely, there is no such thing as a drift mode like on the AMG E 63. Mercedes-AMG says it doesn’t swimsuit the SL’s character. However there’s nonetheless Racetrack mode that disengage the help methods. The testers at auto motor und sport didn’t clearly perceive the positioning of the automotive both. What’s the function of the brand new SL? A pure sports activities automotive? A cushty high-tech convertible? Mercedes wished to shoot two birds with one stone and this isn’t really easy as a result of the necessities of a sports activities automotive and of a high-tech convertible are so totally different.
On the identical time, the return to the tender high roof suits very effectively with custom however already from 100 km/h upwards there’s a wind noise within the higher space of the driving force’s window. Nicely protected by the windscreen, it’s a pleasure to drive the brand new SL even with out the wind deflector which might be put in manually.
As for the inside, the rear seats supply too little room which is additional restricted should you push again the entrance seats. And the rear backrest is in a really upright place, so solely youngsters can journey there. However colleagues at auto motor und sport suppose that area is extra appropriate for baggage storage as a result of the SL can also be a long-range GT.
Conclusion
The SL is a munch higher sports activities automotive than earlier than. It’s a way more agile and the outdated technology isn’t even shut.
