SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Fate of the AMG SL65 ??
04-04-2018, 02:45 PM
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Fate of the AMG SL65 ??
Came across an interesting news report this morning.
"It appears the V-12 powered Mercedes-AMG SL65's days are numbered. According to a source close to the company, the SL65 will die off in June of this year, and it's taking the V-12 engine with it, MB Passion Blog reported on Sunday.
Production of the V-12-powered car is expected to end in May before the model is officially retired in June. It leaves high rollers with just a couple of months before the $222,000, 621-horsepower drop-top is gone for good, though the SL will soldier on.
In fact, the SL may return with even more power despite the lack of a twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12 engine. Previous reports from the 2018 Detroit auto show peg the next-generation SL to debut sometime early next decade, and it will likely join the AMG portfolio. In the process, the SL could adopt a the SL73 nameplate and arrive with a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 paired with an electric motor. The electrified powertrain may even deliver 805 hp. The SL will likely become a sportier grand touring model with a 2+2 cockpit and a soft-top roof to replace the S-Class Coupe.
Motor Authority reached out to Mercedes-AMG for comment on the SL65's future and we were told there is no official comment at this time.
As unfortunate as the V-12's death may be, the next SL could be a real luxo-performance machine. Meanwhile, if nothing other than the V-12 won't do, the engine is expected to stick around as part of the Maybach family." Original Article by Sean Szymkowski
What are your thoughts and opinions? Do you think the silence gives any real indication that this may happen?
"It appears the V-12 powered Mercedes-AMG SL65's days are numbered. According to a source close to the company, the SL65 will die off in June of this year, and it's taking the V-12 engine with it, MB Passion Blog reported on Sunday.
Production of the V-12-powered car is expected to end in May before the model is officially retired in June. It leaves high rollers with just a couple of months before the $222,000, 621-horsepower drop-top is gone for good, though the SL will soldier on.
In fact, the SL may return with even more power despite the lack of a twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12 engine. Previous reports from the 2018 Detroit auto show peg the next-generation SL to debut sometime early next decade, and it will likely join the AMG portfolio. In the process, the SL could adopt a the SL73 nameplate and arrive with a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 paired with an electric motor. The electrified powertrain may even deliver 805 hp. The SL will likely become a sportier grand touring model with a 2+2 cockpit and a soft-top roof to replace the S-Class Coupe.
Motor Authority reached out to Mercedes-AMG for comment on the SL65's future and we were told there is no official comment at this time.
As unfortunate as the V-12's death may be, the next SL could be a real luxo-performance machine. Meanwhile, if nothing other than the V-12 won't do, the engine is expected to stick around as part of the Maybach family." Original Article by Sean Szymkowski
What are your thoughts and opinions? Do you think the silence gives any real indication that this may happen?
04-04-2018, 03:49 PM
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04-04-2018, 03:57 PM
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04-04-2018, 04:03 PM
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I placed an order for an SL65 on March 7th. It was rejected by the factory. The only 65 series AMG still able to be ordered is the S65 4 door sedan. All others are now out of production.
04-04-2018, 04:17 PM
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Also, how are you liking your 18 E63S?!
04-04-2018, 04:51 PM
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I wanted an SL65 so I was not focused on the other models. My understanding was as you said regarding the coupe and cabriolet but the dealer said only the S65 4door was available for order. I did not attempt to verify that since I was not looking to buy one of those. The dealer also said the G65 was discontinued.
The E63S is a great car, if only the door hinges worked correctly! It is my wife’s car and she loves it. Everything (except the door hinges) is greatly improved over the 2014.
The E63S is a great car, if only the door hinges worked correctly! It is my wife’s car and she loves it. Everything (except the door hinges) is greatly improved over the 2014.
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04-06-2018, 05:00 PM
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I wanted an SL65 so I was not focused on the other models. My understanding was as you said regarding the coupe and cabriolet but the dealer said only the S65 4door was available for order. I did not attempt to verify that since I was not looking to buy one of those. The dealer also said the G65 was discontinued.
The E63S is a great car, if only the door hinges worked correctly! It is my wife’s car and she loves it. Everything (except the door hinges) is greatly improved over the 2014.
The E63S is a great car, if only the door hinges worked correctly! It is my wife’s car and she loves it. Everything (except the door hinges) is greatly improved over the 2014.
