2022 Mercedes-AMG SL Roadster?
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2022 Mercedes-AMG SL Roadster?
How can Mercedes call their new AMG SL a roadster? It's got a back seat! I was really interested in a GTC and when I called to order a 2021 I was told no can do. I would have to wait for the 2022 AMG SL 63.
I've been watching the videos and is it just me or does this new AMG SL 63 fall short on looks compared to the GTC.. Not saying the SL isn't a good looking car. We test drove a 2017 GTC Coupe and I don't know what year SL was. SL was like riding on butter and all BUT the GTC got the looks and heart pumping. Bugging me that I can't see the new AMG SL 63 BUT wondering if it's going to be just another OK SL model or will adding the AMG upgrades make it a better buy than a GTC. Thoughts?
I've been watching the videos and is it just me or does this new AMG SL 63 fall short on looks compared to the GTC.. Not saying the SL isn't a good looking car. We test drove a 2017 GTC Coupe and I don't know what year SL was. SL was like riding on butter and all BUT the GTC got the looks and heart pumping. Bugging me that I can't see the new AMG SL 63 BUT wondering if it's going to be just another OK SL model or will adding the AMG upgrades make it a better buy than a GTC. Thoughts?
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I was stopped in Beverly Hills last week and asked if my GT was the new roadster. I was happy to point out the differences. No (unusable) back seat and a longer hood (bonnet). If past is prologue, the SL is going to be soft.
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How can Mercedes call their new AMG SL a roadster? It's got a back seat! I was really interested in a GTC and when I called to order a 2021 I was told no can do. I would have to wait for the 2022 AMG SL 63.
I've been watching the videos and is it just me or does this new AMG SL 63 fall short on looks compared to the GTC.. Not saying the SL isn't a good looking car. We test drove a 2017 GTC Coupe and I don't know what year SL was. SL was like riding on butter and all BUT the GTC got the looks and heart pumping. Bugging me that I can't see the new AMG SL 63 BUT wondering if it's going to be just another OK SL model or will adding the AMG upgrades make it a better buy than a GTC. Thoughts?
I've been watching the videos and is it just me or does this new AMG SL 63 fall short on looks compared to the GTC.. Not saying the SL isn't a good looking car. We test drove a 2017 GTC Coupe and I don't know what year SL was. SL was like riding on butter and all BUT the GTC got the looks and heart pumping. Bugging me that I can't see the new AMG SL 63 BUT wondering if it's going to be just another OK SL model or will adding the AMG upgrades make it a better buy than a GTC. Thoughts?
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It's important to point out that the new SL isn't anywhere close to the older ones. There are two versions of the SL55 and SL63, a softer and a performance oriented one, but they are all true AMG cars from the ground up. More so than the C or E-Class AMG's.
From specs and reviews the new SL63 appears be to a more comfortable E63 non S (Front engine, 9speed MCT, Air suspension, 4matic+)
Some prior SL models already had unusable rear seats and were still called a roadster so I think that is a non-issue.
That said, we are keeping our GTC roadster for the time being. GT models are more special in AMG's line-up. Nearly hand build, front-mid engine, transaxle, DCT, endless hood (love that)and not nearly as heavy as all the other MB porkers. Love the look of the GT models. Very classic design
From specs and reviews the new SL63 appears be to a more comfortable E63 non S (Front engine, 9speed MCT, Air suspension, 4matic+)
Some prior SL models already had unusable rear seats and were still called a roadster so I think that is a non-issue.
That said, we are keeping our GTC roadster for the time being. GT models are more special in AMG's line-up. Nearly hand build, front-mid engine, transaxle, DCT, endless hood (love that)and not nearly as heavy as all the other MB porkers. Love the look of the GT models. Very classic design
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It's important to point out that the new SL isn't anywhere close to the older ones. There are two versions of the SL55 and SL63, a softer and a performance oriented one, but they are all true AMG cars from the ground up. More so than the C or E-Class AMG's.
From specs and reviews the new SL63 appears be to a more comfortable E63 non S (Front engine, 9speed MCT, Air suspension, 4matic+)
Some prior SL models already had unusable rear seats and were still called a roadster so I think that is a non-issue.
That said, we are keeping our GTC roadster for the time being. GT models are more special in AMG's line-up. Nearly hand build, front-mid engine, transaxle, DCT, endless hood (love that)and not nearly as heavy as all the other MB porkers. Love the look of the GT models. Very classic design
From specs and reviews the new SL63 appears be to a more comfortable E63 non S (Front engine, 9speed MCT, Air suspension, 4matic+)
Some prior SL models already had unusable rear seats and were still called a roadster so I think that is a non-issue.
That said, we are keeping our GTC roadster for the time being. GT models are more special in AMG's line-up. Nearly hand build, front-mid engine, transaxle, DCT, endless hood (love that)and not nearly as heavy as all the other MB porkers. Love the look of the GT models. Very classic design
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It's important to point out that the new SL isn't anywhere close to the older ones. There are two versions of the SL55 and SL63, a softer and a performance oriented one, but they are all true AMG cars from the ground up. More so than the C or E-Class AMG's.
From specs and reviews the new SL63 appears be to a more comfortable E63 non S (Front engine, 9speed MCT, Air suspension, 4matic+)
Some prior SL models already had unusable rear seats and were still called a roadster so I think that is a non-issue.
That said, we are keeping our GTC roadster for the time being. GT models are more special in AMG's line-up. Nearly hand build, front-mid engine, transaxle, DCT, endless hood (love that)and not nearly as heavy as all the other MB porkers. Love the look of the GT models. Very classic design
From specs and reviews the new SL63 appears be to a more comfortable E63 non S (Front engine, 9speed MCT, Air suspension, 4matic+)
Some prior SL models already had unusable rear seats and were still called a roadster so I think that is a non-issue.
That said, we are keeping our GTC roadster for the time being. GT models are more special in AMG's line-up. Nearly hand build, front-mid engine, transaxle, DCT, endless hood (love that)and not nearly as heavy as all the other MB porkers. Love the look of the GT models. Very classic design
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I think these cars will be appealing BUT it sure looks like they will be victims of the ongoing supply chain problems.
We were supposed to see dealer deliveries in the 4Q of 21. Now the line is 2nd-3rd qtr of this year. No dealers have official allocations…yet and production hasn’t started yet.
Anybody wanting a hybrid SL63 more than likely won’t see it until 2/Q/23 at the earliest.
I wish things were different.
We were supposed to see dealer deliveries in the 4Q of 21. Now the line is 2nd-3rd qtr of this year. No dealers have official allocations…yet and production hasn’t started yet.
Anybody wanting a hybrid SL63 more than likely won’t see it until 2/Q/23 at the earliest.
I wish things were different.
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Thought it would be worthwhile to post how the SL platform performed at the C&D Lightning lap at VIR this year. Given the weight, it is impressive...
https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...ning-lap-2023/
https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...ning-lap-2023/
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Thought it would be worthwhile to post how the SL platform performed at the C&D Lightning lap at VIR this year. Given the weight, it is impressive...
https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...ning-lap-2023/
https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...ning-lap-2023/
Ouch, bested by an Audi RS3.
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But let's bring some honesty here. The Audi was faster by one tenth of a second - yet sported R series tires. Those of us who race know that R series tires compared to standard tires like the Michelins are worth lots of time. Please gentlemen apples and apples. There may be lots of reasons to not like the SL63 but this time one tenth behind the Audi is not one of them.
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But let's bring some honesty here. The Audi was faster by one tenth of a second - yet sported R series tires. Those of us who race know that R series tires compared to standard tires like the Michelins are worth lots of time. Please gentlemen apples and apples. There may be lots of reasons to not like the SL63 but this time one tenth behind the Audi is not one of them.
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How about we get a real race car driver to do these tests? Or at least both. Here is an average driver and here is a professional.
I can't remember which car but the guy running the hot laps admitted he was 2 seconds off the pace of a reference lap by one of the factory engineers. 2 seconds..... That's an eternity.
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I pointed out the lap time because this thing is pretty quick on the track despite its weight and regulars PS4s rubber. This years RS3 was 13 seconds quicker than the last RS3 on regular performance rubber/same power so not sure if the comparison matters. Noteworthy here only because the upcoming AMG GT shares the platform and provides some indication of what you'll get with that car, for better or worse...
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I pointed out the lap time because this thing is pretty quick on the track despite its weight and regulars PS4s rubber. This years RS3 was 13 seconds quicker than the last RS3 on regular performance rubber/same power so not sure if the comparison matters. Noteworthy here only because the upcoming AMG GT shares the platform and provides some indication of what you'll get with that car, for better or worse...
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Apparently the GT architecture was designed first on this new car, and then the new SL spawned from it, so maybe, maybe the actual GT version will be a true ‘driver’s car’. I am however not liking the 2+2 seating arrangement and I bet the damn thing is going to be heavy and pricy.
Hope I’m wrong!
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What accounts for all the extra weight the 2+2 adds maybe 12 inches of length. New chassis designs seem to always add strength and lose weight. The weight gain is 800 pounds? Strange.
