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Thanks: Pegasus Exclusive Cars @PegasusExclusiveCars888 2024 Mercedes-AMG SL-Class Starting at $ est Highs: A renewed sense of style, exceedingly quick, suitably ritzy cabin. Lows: Token rear seats, next-level pricing, fussy touch controls. Verdict: Its looks could thrill but the glam crowd may not need all this performance—while keen drivers may prefer more engagement. What's New for 2024? An 805-hp SL63 S E Performance plug-in hybrid launches this year and serves as the halo performance model for the SL lineup. To crank out that power, AMG has combined the 603-hp twin-turbo V-8 from the regular SL63 with a 201-hp electric motor. Driving only on electricity will be possible, but the range is likely to be minuscule as the onboard battery system is fairly small, the hybrid powertrain's focus being more on acceleration than eco-friendliness. The rest of the SL-class models power into 2024 largely unchanged, although buyers seeking something extra-special have new choices. Mercedes-AMG is bringing its Manufaktur specialty program to the SL, which offers non-standard paint colors and two special nappa leather upholstery choices. Kicking off the program is the SL63 Manufaktur Big Sur, which is decked out in Orange Flame Metallic with a Mystic Red and Black nappa leather interior highlighted with orange contrast stitching. Pricing and Which One to Buy The price of the 2024 Mercedes-AMG SL-Class is expected to start around $ and go up to $ depending on the trim and options. SL43: $111,000 (est) SL55: $145,650 SL63: $188,150 SL63 S E Performance: $200,000 (est) Engine, Transmission, and Performance Except for the entry-level SL43, which comes with a 375-hp turbocharged inline-four, the SL models are powered by a twin-turbo V-8 borrowed from the GT sports car. In the SL55 the engine makes a stout 469 horsepower but upgrading to the SL63 boosts that figure to a thundering 577 ponies. A nine-speed automatic is the only transmission, and an all-wheel-drive system and four-wheel steering are standard on the SL55 and SL63, while the SL43 is rear-wheel drive only. The top powertrains allow the revived SL-class to take on convertible versions of the BMW 8-series and Lexus LC—both of which are offered with powerful V-8 engines—as well as more sporting rivals, such as the Porsche 911. That said, we put the SL63 on the track during our Lightning Lap competition, where it proved shockingly capable. Back in the real world, drivers may find the SL has more selectable drive modes than is necessary, giving the impression that the car hasn't quite found its focus. Acceleration is right-now responsive; in our testing, the SL63 roared to 60 mph in just 3.0 seconds accompanied by a baritone exhaust burble. We haven't tested the SL55 but the entry-level SL43 made it to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds at our track. The most powerful SL is the SL63 S E Performance plug-in hybrid. Read More 📌 Instagram ▶ 📌 Tiktok ▶ @cartvpress
