2012 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG

Basic Specs

Base Price $140,440
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 4398
City (MPG) 12
Hwy (MPG) 19
Horsepower 518@6800
Torque (lb-ft) 465@5200
Wheelbase 100.8
Length (in.) 180.8
Width (in.) 81.4
Height (in.) 51.1

At the top of the Mercedes-Benz SL line sits the SL 65 AMG roadster, the ultimate open-top Mercedes-Benz aimed at sun-worshiping performance hedonists.

Slotting above the 'mere' SL 63 AMG, the SL 65 features a 6.0-liter V12 engine that pumps out an astounding 604 horsepower.Even more impressive is the 738 lb-ft. of torque, a combination that makes this two-door 'Benz the perfect answer for those in search of excess.

Because of all this torque and power, the SL 65 makes due with Mercedes' ultra-stout five-speed automatic transmission, rather than the six or seven-speed transmissions that seem de rigueur in high performance cars today. Still, Mercedes-Benz estimates that the SL 65 will hit 62 miles per hour in 4.2 seconds.

The SL 65 features the same new styling that dresses up the rest of the latest SL roadster lineup. Rounded dual headlamps are out, replaced by angular bi-Xenon lamps that Mercedes says are more efficient and powerful than LEDs. With a black background to the lamps and a simplified grill, the SL's face is substantially changed with the facelifted model.

The SL chassis uses a fully independent, double-control-arm front suspension and the standard Mercedes-Benz five-link rear suspension. All SL models come with second-generation Active Body Control (ABC), the Mercedes-Benz active-suspension technology that attempts to eliminate body roll in cornering, squat under acceleration and dive during braking.

Unique to the AMG variants is a highly aggressive bodykit that features front and rear diffusers and multiple vents to cool both the motor and the massive brakes. Standard wheels are 19-inch AMG staggered-width alloy wheels -- 8.5 and 9.5 inches wide -- fitted with 255/35R19 (front) and 285/30R19 (rear) tires. The wheels feature triple-spoke styling and a titanium grey finish.

The AMG treatment also includes a lowered and stiffened suspension and a limited-slip rear differential.

Finished in nappa leather and genuine carbon fiber, the interior features standard AMG sport seats, an AMG three-spoke steering wheel and a sport instrument cluster with red tach and speedometer needles that swing to the max position and back whenever the ignition is turned on.

The SL 65, like all SLs, features a folding metal roof. A glass panorama roof remains an option.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Convertible
    • Size: Midsize
    • Market Segment: Performance
    • Weight: 4398 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 180.8 in.
    • Width: 81.4 in.
    • Height: 51.1 in.
    • Wheelbase: 100.8 in.
    • Ground Clearance: TBD
    • Front Track: 61.4 in.
    • Rear Track: 60.5 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 2
    • Passenger Volume: 50.5 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 10.2 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 42.9 in.
    • Head Room: 37.7 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 54.0 in.
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 6.2L V8
    • Power: 518 hp @ 6800 rpm
    • Torque: 465 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
    • Transmission: 7-Speed Automated Manual
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 19 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 12 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front: 19" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: 255/35R19
    • Rear: 19" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: 285/30R19
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    • Trailer Weight: N/A
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      19-inch AMG triple 5-spoke alloy wheels

      • Aggressively styled cast-alloy wheels feature a striking triple-spoke designm accentuated with a Titanium Grey finish. Fitted with high-performance, Y-speed-rated tires, they come in a staggered-width configuration for enhanced grip during acceleration.

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      19-inch AMG twin 5-spoke forged alloy wheels

      • Forged to deliver greater strength at a lower weight than their cast cousins, these high-performance wheels enable more precise steering input and help enhance vehicle handling by reducing unsprung weight. Fitted with high-performance, Y-speed-rated tires.

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      AMG 6.3-liter V-8 engine

      • Bearing the signature of the single master engine builder who lovingly assembled it by hand, the V-8 heart of the SL63 AMG generates prodigious output: 518 hp @ 6,800 rpm, and 465 lb-ft of torque @ 5,200 rpm. Devloped entirely by AMG and one of the most powerful naturally aspirated V-8s in production, it features such race-proven technology as highly rigid one-piece aluminum bedplate, plasms-sprayed cylinder bores, and self-adjusting bucket-type followers for its 32 variably-timed valves. The unique combination of high-rpm potential and large displacements achieves the best of bost worlds: intense thrust at low level speeds coupled with exhilerating flexibility, right up to its 7,200 rmp redline.
      • Accompanied by an exhaust note of symphonic proportions, 60 mph arrives in just 4.5 seconds. And yet, even with all this power waiting to be unleashed, it's also a refined performer around town, making the SL63 AMG a supercar you can enjoy everyday.

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      7-speed AMG SpeedShift MCT Transmission

      • The 7-speed AMG SpeedShift MCT transmission features innovative multi-clutch technology for instant, efficient response to any driving situation. A wet startup clutch eliminates the power losses of a traditional torque converter, improving both performance and fuel consumption.
      • Three driving modes can be selected on demand by the driver: "Controlled Efficiency" maximizes shift comfort and fuel efficiency. "Sport" mode raises the shift points and reduces shift times by 30%. The paddle-shifted "Manual" mode offers maximum driving control, with lightning quick 100-millisecond shifts and no intervention at full throttle or opon reaching the redline. The different modes also reprofile the throttle response and the settings of the AMG-recalibrated Active Body Control (ABC) Suspension.

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      AMG High-Performance Braking System

      • The AMG high-performance braking system rises to the exacting requirements associated with its superlative driving dynamics.
      • The front wheels are equipped with internally ventilated and perforated 14.2 x 1.4-inch composite brake discs with 6-piston fixed calipers, while deceleration of the rear wheels is performed by internally ventilated and perforated 13.0 x 1.0-inch brake discs with 4-piston fixed callipers. The result is the exceptionally short stopping distances, outstanding sensitivity and feedback, and remarkable resistance to fading.

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      AMG Sport Suspension

      • The AMG sport suspension enhances the superlatively advanced Active Body Control (ABC) with exclusively developed AMG spring-spruts, to virtually eliminate the unwanted body movements that occur when launching, cornering and braking.
      • Suspension profiles are selected in concert with the tramsmission modes, with the firmer spring and damper characteristics in the Sport and Manual modes, compared with the Controlled Efficiency mode. Utilizing the extraordinary capabilities of the advanced, fully active ABC suspension, the body roll normally caused by quick handling maneuvers is effectively suppressed, for uncannily flat cornering.

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      AMG Performance Package

      • AMG Performance Steering Wheel
      • AMG Performance Suspension
      • Top Speed Raised to 186 mph
      • 19-inch AMG Twin 5-spoke Forged Alloy Wheels
      • AMG Limited Slip Differential

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      Premium 1 Package

      • Heated and Active Ventilated Seats
      • Airscarf Neck-level Heating System
      • Electronic Trunk Closer
      • KEYLESS-GO

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      DISTRONIC Adaptive Cruise Control

      • Helps maintain a chosen following distance and issues a warning before an impending collision with the car ahead if the brakes haven't been applied hard enough

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      PARKTRONIC

      • Ultrasonic sensors on the front and rear bumpers help you to detect obstacles that might otherwise go unseen while you're parking.

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      Panorama Sunroof

      • Enjoy a view of the sky through a heat-reflecting safety glass panel with a manual mesh sunshade. The roof power-retracts exactly like the standard hardtop.

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      AMG Illuminated Door Sills

      • brushed aluminum door sills inserts welcome you into the exclusive world of AMG with cool-blue backlit logos.

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      Chrome Door Handle Inserts

      • Help protect your finish from scratches while showing an added touch of style with a set of two chrome door handle inserts.

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