The Mercedes-Benz SL is an iconic nameplate. It has been with gracing roads all over the world for the reason that Gullwing 300 SL, examples of which now value greater than Australia. Positive, over time, there have at all times been hardcore variations of the SL, and we fondly bear in mind the SL55 and SL63 AMGs. There was even the extremely memorable SL Black Collection.
However for this new 2023 era of SL, there will probably be no softcore SL500 model, at the very least so far as we all know. And this “entry degree” SL43 AMG now includes a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder mild-hybrid electrical/fuel turbo drivetrain, which has definitely raised some eyebrows.
There will probably be V8 variations of the SL coming quickly to our market, however proper now, in South Africa, the SL43 AMG is the one variant formally on sale.
Our video journalist, Ciro De Siena, determined to take this beautiful new roadster to his hometown of Sea Level, Cape City, which options gradual visitors and palm tree-lined, beachside boulevards. The proper place to check an SL of outdated.
However how would this era SL43 AMG fare? Properly, it definitely drew loads of consideration; it’s a actual present stopper.
Nevertheless, maybe much less importantly for some…how does it drive? Just one approach to discover out.
0:00 – Intro
1:35 – The roof
2:20 – Engine
3:28 – Value
5:02 – Lively exhaust
6:20 – The appears
7:33 – Suspension
8:10 – Seats
9:15 – Chassis
10:00 – Launch Management
12:00 – Gas consumption
12:27 – Inside
13:00 – Rivals
14:30 – Value-cutting
16:02 – Conclusion
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