Mercedes-Benz SL-Class AMG Update

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class AMG Update

Significant changes to the SL-Class from June 2013 production SL 350 and SL 500 now available as AMG Sport models Additional standard equipment added to SL 63 AMG SL 350 AMG Sport from £69,960 OTR and SL 500 AMG Sport from £79,970 OTR The SL-Class is now even more luxurious, thanks to enhanced standard equipment […]

By Ronel Ferreira1 May 20134 min read
  • Significant changes to the SL-Class from June 2013 production
  • SL 350 and SL 500 now available as AMG Sport models
  • Additional standard equipment added to SL 63 AMG
  • SL 350 AMG Sport from £69,960 OTR and SL 500 AMG Sport from £79,970 OTR

Mercedes-Benz SL Class

The SL-Class is now even more luxurious, thanks to enhanced standard equipment and key exterior appointments, mixing style with comfort and advanced engineering.

Both the SL 350 and SL 500 now gain AMG Sport status, which includes additional standard equipment with a combined value of £6,625, including the AMG Sports Package for both the interior and exterior, an electric glass sunroof, and Parkronic with Active Park Assist.

The exterior AMG Sports Package comprises elegant 19” AMG five-spoke alloy wheels; sports suspension lowered by 10mm, with revised damper settings; AMG bodystyling for side skirts and front and rear aprons; a body-coloured boot lip; upgraded braking system (SL 350 only) with perforated rear brake disks; and grey brake calipers with ‘Mercedes-Benz’ lettering.

Mercedes-Benz SL Class Updates

Joining the upgraded suspension and braking systems, the 7G-Tronic Plus transmission with ‘S’ mode now features modified shift points. Inside, the SLS now benefits from sports seats with perforated leather, verticle fluting and designo Platinum White Pearl piping on door armrests, centre console, seat side bolsters and head restraints; sports steering wheel with silver gear shift paddles and perforated leather in grip areas; chequered flag-design instrument cluster; AMG floor mats; and black fabric roof lining.

The paint and interior choice have also been updated to now include one non-metallic paint and five metallic paints, including new Polar White as standard, with the cost option of two addition colours, including new Hyacinth Red (£690). Black leather is now standard in the range, with a cost option of Bengal Red or Porcelain nappa leather (£710), and standard trim is now in Light Brushed Aluminium, with Black Ash Wood available as a £345 option.

The SL 63 AMG, also benefits of an electric panoramic glass sunroof and Parktronic with Active Park Assist as additions to the standard equipment specifications, with a value of £1,500. There are no changes to the SL 65 AMG.

The SL 350 AMG Sport, from £69,960 OTR, SL 500 AMG Sport, from £79,970 OTR, and SL 63 AMG from £110,785 OTR,  are available from June 2013 production.

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