Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster

Model Launch date:

The Mercedes-AMG SL55 roadster will be launched in India on 22 June, 2023.

Feature list

Exterior:

The AMG SL55 gets the typical Mercedes face with a wide front grille and aggressive air dams. Its grille gets vertical chrome slat treatment with AMG badging. Further, the front fascia is highlighted by sleek LED headlamps and the rear profile gets a rather smooth surface with triangle-shaped slim LED tail lights. Additionally, the SL55 roadster gets a quad exhaust setup with a rear diffuser on the bumper.

Interior:

In terms of features, the SL55 AMG will get the standard Mercedes treatment with an all-digital instrument cluster with AMG spec carbon-fibre interiors. Then there is an 11.9-inch MBUX vertical touchscreen infotainment unit with AMG-specific functions as well as an AR-based head-up display.

Engine, performance, and specifications:

Under the hood, the Mercedes-AMG SL55 will come equipped with a 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine producing 476bhp and 700Nm of peak torque. This motor will be mated to a nine-speed AMG Speedshift transmission with the brand’s 4Matic AWD system. With this powerhouse, the car can sprint from 0-100kmph in just 3.8 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 250kmph.

Variants:

The AMG SL55 will likely be offered in a single, fully loaded variant.

Safety:

The AMG SL55 has not been tested yet for any crash test safety ratings.

Competition:

Upon arrival, the AMG SL55 will compete against the Audi S5 Sportback and the BMW M340i in the Indian market.