Merc-AMG SL63 S E Performance blends a V8 and electric power

The Merc-AMG SL63 S E Performance is the flagship in the SL range and sports a bi-turbo V8 petrol engine with a capacity of 4.0-litres and mixes that with  AMG’s Electric Drive Unit.

Peak power is mammoth 600kW and an unbelievable torque figure of 1420Nm. Merc-AMG claims a zero to 100km/h sprint time of 2.7 seconds and it’ll run out of puff at a dizzying 317km/h.

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THE MERC-AMG SL63 S E PERFORMANCE IS THE ULTIMATE DROP TOP MONSTER

The practical dimensional concept with 2+2 seats offers generous space in the interior.

It uses a nine-speed AMG transmission that sends the power to the 4Matic+ all-wheel drive for extra traction, says Top Gear. The development of the lithium-ion energy storage is inspired by technologies proven in the Formula hybrid racing cars of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team according to Mercedes.

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“The SL has always been an icon in the Mercedes-Benz portfolio. The latest version of the legendary roadster transfers this status into the future. First and foremost is the new SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE, which, with its innovative technology, is the most powerful member of the SL family. With this unique concept, we offer our customers not only superior performance but also the option of all-electric driving. Extensive equipment options and the high-quality materials used also make the SL one of the most exclusive roadsters on the market – a real dream car,” says Michael Schiebe, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and Head of Mercedes-Benz G-Class & Mercedes Maybach divisions.

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It has several driving modes including “Electric”, “Battery Hold”, “Comfort”, “Smoothness”, “Sport”, “Sport+”, “RACE”, and “Individual”, according to Mercedes-Benz.

Visually the flagship Merc-AMG SL63 stands out by its trapezoidal twin tailpipe trims and 20-inch multi-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels.