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I keep seeing about the new M177 EVO flat plane crank engine coming in the 2027 S and GLS' but no chatter about the R and C192s. Kind of curious as we have a 2027 SL55 on order with a June build date.
There will be a complete SL facelift in 2027 for the 2028 model year.
The flat-plane V8 is EURO7 compliant and the companies have until Nov. 2027 to implement the changes. The Euro 7 regulations start on Nov. 2026
The SL43 is not EURO7 compliant and gets killed off and replaced by the SL53. All cars will now be 4matic
Assumed specs subject to change:
SL 53 AMG 4matic+ 443 HP +22 HP (M256 Evo R6)
SL 55 AMG 4matic+ 537 HP +22 HP (M177evo V8-BiTurbo)
SL 63 AMG 4matic+ 642 HP + 22 HP (M177evo V8-BiTurbo)
SL 680 Maybach 604 HP + 22 HP (M177evo V8-BiTurbo)
The ePerformance model will be discontinued...
Unlike the AMG models the Maybach feels like the SL's of old with its softer suspension, engine and transmission calibration. I heard that this softer tuning maybe expanded to regular SL models as well.
Interesting that the SL63E was dropped so quickly. Obviously sales for the R232 are quite weak, and even worse for the SL63E. I fully intended to place an order for the top line R232 but reliability concerns created doubts. The low sales and horrible resale indicate I'm not alone in my caution. The 642HP still seems light in this competitive market.
There will be a complete SL facelift in 2027 for the 2028 model year.
The flat-plane V8 is EURO7 compliant and the companies have until Nov. 2027 to implement the changes. The Euro 7 regulations start on Nov. 2026
The SL43 is not EURO7 compliant and gets killed off and replaced by the SL53. All cars will now be 4matic
Assumed specs subject to change:
SL 53 AMG 4matic+ 443 HP +22 HP (M256 Evo R6)
SL 55 AMG 4matic+ 537 HP +22 HP (M177evo V8-BiTurbo)
SL 63 AMG 4matic+ 642 HP + 22 HP (M177evo V8-BiTurbo)
SL 680 Maybach 604 HP + 22 HP (M177evo V8-BiTurbo)
The ePerformance model will be discontinued...
Unlike the AMG models the Maybach feels like the SL's of old with its softer suspension, engine and transmission calibration. I heard that this softer tuning maybe expanded to regular SL models as well.
Any information regarding the facelift interior?
Will they update it similar to the S class hyperscreen or do they keep the same tablet display?
thx for the info
It feel like the segment of convertible GT is getting softer and softer, doesn’t leave me much options but to return to 911which is not a GT and not comfortable enough for a long roadtrips
Any information regarding the facelift interior?
Will they update it similar to the S class hyperscreen or do they keep the same tablet display?
Very little can be said at this point about the interior.
It's highly unlikely that the center screen will stay and I would expect (please, just a guess of mine without any factual backup) that it may be similar to a toned down version (aka design elements) of the upcoming AMG GT 4 door EV. I am thinking center and interior panel design. Maybe instrument cluster & center screen. Hopefully no passenger screen.
Below the current SL interior in a red color theme to match the AMG GT 4 door ones for reference. I think we will see design elements cross over, not the package
As for the exterior, there are only some spy shots showing a new front-end and digital headlights with star design but the rear will be updated too. https://www.motor.es/noticias/merced...oogle_vignette
Technically all the usual upgrades
- MB.OS with the latest MBUX interface
- Full sensor suite including MB-Drive.Assist Pro
- Updated assistance systems
- Steering wheels with a toggle & roller button
I’m sorry, but this interior is terrible. It looks a lot like Audi’s new disaster of an interior. It’s too asymmetric and not pleasing on the eye. Ugly.
'23 SL63 AMG, '24 Range Rover SE P400, ‘26 Corvette Z06, ‘25 Audi RS7 Performance
Originally Posted by Wolfman
Very little can be said at this point about the interior.
It's highly unlikely that the center screen will stay and I would expect (please, just a guess of mine without any factual backup) that it may be similar to a toned down version (aka design elements) of the upcoming AMG GT 4 door EV. I am thinking center and interior panel design. Maybe instrument cluster & center screen. Hopefully no passenger screen.
Below the current SL interior in a red color theme to match the AMG GT 4 door ones for reference. I think we will see design elements cross over, not the package
As for the exterior, there are only some spy shots showing a new front-end and digital headlights with star design but the rear will be updated too. https://www.motor.es/noticias/merced...oogle_vignette
Technically all the usual upgrades
- MB.OS with the latest MBUX interface
- Full sensor suite including MB-Drive.Assist Pro
- Updated assistance systems
- Steering wheels with a toggle & roller button
I wonder if the steering wheel can be retrofit to our cars. The capacitive volume control is gonna be the end of me I can never get it where I want without multiple attempts.
I’m sorry, but this interior is terrible. It looks a lot like Audi’s new disaster of an interior. It’s too asymmetric and not pleasing on the eye. Ugly.
It's their approach to a cockpit-centric approach. Asymetry is normal. One can see that from old BMW's to current Corvette's
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