2008 MERCEDES BENZ SL 63 AMG (R230) 6.2 V8 7AT (525 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The fifth generation of the SL had few AMG special products in its lineup. Before the mid-life cycle facelift had a supercharged 5.4 V8 unit, which was replaced in 2008 with the bigger 6.2-liter V8 unit. For some, it sound like a downgrade, but the new, naturally aspirated engine, was rev-happy. The SL 63 AMG wasn’t slow at all. The 525 hp and the 630 Nm (465 lb-ft) of torque are good values. It had a new, 7-speed Automatic AMG Speedshift (dual-clutch), compared with the 5-speed automatic gearbox from the SL 55. But the fact is that the new SL63 was slower with 0.1 seconds in the 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) sprint than the model it replaced.

The SL 63 AMG braking system is matching the engine performance. The front wheels are equipped with internally ventilated, perforated 360 x 36-mm composite disc brakes with six-piston aluminum callipers, while at the rear comes from internally ventilated, perforated 330 x 26-mm brake discs with four-piston fixed callipers.

On the exterior, the new front grille evokes the first SL, from 1955, with a horizontal chromed line and the big, three-star badge in the middle. The retractable hardtop (marketed as Vario Roof) was featured on the vehicle.

The standard specification also includes nappa upholstery, carbon-fibre trim and AMG sports seats. The optional AIRSCARF neck-level heating system is a new addition. For entertainment, the SL 63 AMG featured NTG 2.5 telematics system.