2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class two-seat roadster is now in its sixth generation, with 60 years of sports-car heritage re-imagined in a modern, technology-laden luxury automobile. The SL-Class is comprised of four models: the SL400, the SL550, the AMG SL63 and the AMG SL65. The SL400 features an efficient 328-hp 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine, while the SL550 is powered by a 449-hp 4.6-liter twin-turbo V8; both are mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and paddle shifters. The AMG SL63 boasts a hand-built 577-hp 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8, as well as a seven-speed MCT (multi-clutch technology) transmission. The AMG SL65's larger 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 generates an immense 621 horsepower, and is paired with a seven-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS automatic transmission. Standard equipment on every SL-Class model includes a composite power retractable hardtop with panorama glass roof, 18- or 19-inch aluminum wheels, LED daytime running lights, heated leather seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, HD/satellite radio, smartphone integration and a voice-activated hard drive-based navigation system. Safety features include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, an electronic stability program (ESP) with integrated traction control, Bi-Xenon headlamps with Active Curve Illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist, PRE-SAFE forward collision warning, driver ATTENTION ASSIST and an automatically deployable rollover bar, as well as eight airbags. The Mercedes-Benz SL-class carries over with minimal changes for 2016. Most notably, the SL550's twin-turbo V8 engine gets a 20 horsepower increase.
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