Patric

Anyon know when the 2016 Dealer Ordering Guide for the SL550 might be out? Not concerned with any changes, just don't want to order a 15 and have it become a model year old shortly after I take possession. My dealer doesn't know.


Never mind, my dealer just sent it. (More Power)

https://web.mail.comcast.net/service...auth=co&disp=a

pharmscott

Can you upload this from outside of your email please? I'm sure lots of us would love to see it!

threeMBs

+1

Patric

The link was sent to me by my dealer in an e-mail and the copy/paste functionality of my iPad no longer works thanks to Apple. I am not a tech person so I would recommend contacting your dealer for a link that works for you or have them print a copy and mail it as I did last year. Sorry for the inconvienience. Most noteworthy change is a boost in HP from 429 to 449 for 16.

SLGirl

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PeterUbers

So they have it the full tune the s class received a couple years ago

BillyD

Here's the MY16 SL DOG:SL63 2016 DOG.pdf

pharmscott

You rock Billy. Thanks a bunch!

Wolfman

That's a nice change. Look forward to seeing the performance improvements since the SL is already much quicker than the S-class

rbf41000

Wonder if the power increase is just software and will be an available upgrade for prior year models?

Patric

With a 20 HP increase I think I might be more interested in knowing what the new torque number might be.

BillyD

516 Ft./lbs. would be my best guess.

Patric

It may remain at the current 516 you mention but I am hoping for a bit more as how torque is what moves the car.

threeMBs

Its plenty already. R231 SL550 is lighter than any R230 and listed at identical 0-60 of 4.5sec (per MB) as "old" R230 SL55 (with identical torque of 516).

AMG 17GT

And with a mid level tune its in the high 3s to 60.

Delightful I say.

Wolfman

The R231 has been underrated in power and various mags tested it at 3.9-4.1. Ours is faster than our last SL600TT.

ECU tune takes it into the high 3's

threeMBs

I was quoting official Mercedes Benz numbers - both from R230/R231 brochures and on-line - for R231 SL550 and R230 SL55. Official Mercedes numbers for both stand at 4.5sec 0-60.

red308

Curious about the horsepower ratings....

The 449 hp is for the SL550. Is that just a bump on the current 4.6 liter motor? Or is it the new 4.0 liter motor with the hot V setup (turbo location in V)?

Also, seems no information on the hp rating of the SL63. Anybody have info on that?

Mark

BillyD

The SL400 uses a turbo charged V6 with 329hp
The '16 SL63 will continue to have 577hp with 664 ft. lbs of torque.
By the way, I have my '15 SL63 up for sale and advertised in the mbworld classifieds.
There are no changes, cosmetic or mechanical in the '16 vs. '15 SL63.
Bill