Mercedes-Benz SL
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Mercedes-Benz roadster lineage. Multiple generations dating to 1950s. Current R232 Mercedes-AMG SL with twin-turbo V8 making 577 horsepower.
The Mercedes-Benz SL is a luxury roadster lineage dating to the 1950s. Multiple generations have refined the formula. The current R232 SL (2022+) is technically the AMG SL, with Mercedes-AMG twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 making 469-577 horsepower depending on variant. Earlier SL generations include R107 (1971-1989, classic), R129 (1990-2002, R129 SL55 AMG with supercharged V8), R230 (2002-2011, R230 SL55 AMG with supercharged V8 making 510 horsepower), R231 (2012-2020, twin-turbo V8 SL63 AMG and SL65 AMG with V12), and current R232 (2022+). The R107 SL (1971-1989) is the classic SL. The R230 SL55 AMG with the supercharged 5.4L V8 is widely considered the connoisseur enthusiast SL. The current R232 represents Mercedes-AMG modern interpretation of the SL roadster. On WhipJury, SL submissions are common, particularly classic R107s and modified SL examples.
SL generations
R107 (1971-1989). Classic SL.
R129 (1990-2002). Refined.
R230 (2002-2011). SL55 AMG supercharged V8, 510 horsepower.
R231 (2012-2020). Twin-turbo V8 SL63 AMG, V12 SL65 AMG.
R232 (2022+). Current. Mercedes-AMG SL with twin-turbo V8 469-577 horsepower.
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