AMG Unleashes Monster 800 HP 1050 lb.-ft SL 63 S E
Electrification Takes Mercedes-AMG’s Flagship Cabriolet Next Level
Mercedes-AMG has unleashed another monster. AMG’s fifth plug-in hybrid, the new flagship SL 63 S E Performance brings electrification to the most powerful drop-top grand tourer SL yet. It will be among the fastest convertibles on the planet when it lands next year.
Powered by AMG’s familiar 4-liter biturbo V8 that produces 600 HP on its own, Affalterbach adds a 200 HP electric motor to the rear axle to deliver a mammoth combined 804 HP and a jaw-dropping 1,047 lb.-ft of twist.
SL 63 S E Adds 200 HP E-motor to 600 HP V8
The transaxle e-motor is attached boosts power under acceleration, in overtaking and dragging off the line. It has its own two-speed gearbox that works with the V8’s seven-speed automatic, which will direct send power to the front wheels when the rears lose grip –
The car starts under electric power complemented by a synthetic V8 noise. Four levels of energy regeneration allow more than 100kW of power to be fed back into the 400V lightweight, high-performance battery with improved cooling. SL 63 S E Performance can travel eight miles on electricity.
The car also has rear-axle steering, a mechanical limited-slip rear differential. Plus, eight driving modes including Electric, Battery Hold, Comfort, Smoothness, Sport, Sport Plus, Race and Individual. Each adapts throttle response, gearchange ferocity, steering weight, sound, and chassis damping. Bespoke carbon-ceramic brakes are clamped by bronze calipers.
Carbonfibre Spoilers Deploy At 50 mph on SL 63 S E
Looks wise, the top SL gains tailored, aerodynamically optimized stepped 20 and 21-inch alloys, a charging flap on the rear bumper and red E Performance badging on the boot and front fenders. Add a carbonfibre front splitter and a ducktail rear spoiler, both of which deploy beyond 50 mph.
“This unique car offers our customers superior performance with the option of all-electric driving,” AMG CEO Michael Schiebe announced. “Extensive equipment options and high-quality materials used make the SL one of the most exclusive roadsters on the market. A real dream car.”
Watch for SL 63 S E Performance in your local AMG dealer soon.
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