Australia has just welcomed the new Mercedes-AMG SL to its shores, more than 18 months after it was unveiled for the European market as an innovative and fresh new take on the beloved SL.
Just a single version of the SL will be sold in Australia, taking the form of the SL 63 4MATIC+. The car has been priced from an eye-watering AU$374,900 ($244,262) excluding on-road costs, pushing the starting price closer to AU$400,000 ($260,000).
As in other markets, the new 2024 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 is driven by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that produces 430 kW (577 hp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque, allowing it to hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.6 seconds and continue through to a 315 km/h (196 mph) top speed. Mated as standard to this brute of an engine is a nine-speed AMG Speedshift transmission driving all four wheels through the carmaker’s 4MATIC+ system.
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Of course, there’s much more to the SL 63 4MATIC+ than a powerful engine. It also comes equipped with the AMG Active Ride Control suspension system with active, hydraulic anti-roll stabilization. The car also has a front axle lift function. Mercedes-AMG has also equipped it with an optional high-performance composite braking system and as standard, the AMG Dynamic Plus package that adds dynamic engine mounts, Race and Drift driving modes, and an electronic rear locking differential.
A plethora of other features come standard on the SL 63 4MATIC+ heading Down Under. These include rear-wheel steering, illuminated AMG door sills, and safety systems like autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and traffic sign recognition.
The interior of the new car is also a pleasure to spend time thanks to the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 11.9-inch central infotainment display, Nappa leather upholstery, AMG sports seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless phone charger, Black Dinamic microfiber headliner, and an 11-speaker, 650-watt Burmester surround sound system.
