Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster launched at Rs. 2.35 crore
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Mercedes-AMG has introduced the SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster in India with a price tag of Rs. 2.35 crore (ex-showroom). This marks the return of the SL moniker on our shores after a 12-year hiatus.
For reference, the performance-focused offering has been on sale in various global markets since early 2022.
The supercar arrives via the CBU (Completely Built Unit) route.
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Why does this story matter?
The SL nameplate stands for "Sport Light" in Mercedes-AMG's lingo. It was first introduced by the German carmaker with the iconic 1952 300 SL model.
To continue the legacy, the company introduced the seventh-generation version of the SL Class, the SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster in 2022.
With a rise in demand for performance-oriented cars in India, the legendary four-wheeler is making a comeback here.
Design
The roadster features a long bonnet and blacked-out AMG wheels
The Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster has an evolutionary design and follows the traditional SL styling cues.
It features a long and sculpted bonnet, angular adaptive LED headlights with arrowhead-shaped DRLs, a Panamericana grille, door-mounted ORVMs, frameless doors, a sloping roofline, flared wheel arches, and blacked-out 20-inch AMG wheels.
Wrap-around LED taillamps and quad exhausts are available at the rear end.
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It is backed by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine
The Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster draws power from a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that develops a maximum power of 496hp and a peak torque of 700Nm. The mill is mated to a 9-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT gearbox, along with AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive setup.
Interiors
The supercar gets an all-new vertically-positioned MBUX infotainment panel
Inside, the Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster has a sporty yet luxurious four-seater (2+2) cabin with a minimalist dual-tone dashboard and premium leather upholstery.
It gets heated and ventilated bucket-type front seats, multi-color ambient lighting, a head-up display, an AMG Performance steering wheel with paddle shifters, and an 11.9-inch vertically-positioned MBUX infotainment panel.
Passengers' safety is ensured by multiple airbags and ADAS functions.
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Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster: Pricing
In India, the Mercedes-AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ Roadster will set you back by Rs. 2.35 crore (ex-showroom). The supercar can now be booked online or via the brand's dealerships on our shores.