The fabric soft top beauty with sporty design has returned to India in its 7th-gen
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the 7th-gen AMG SL 55 4Matic+ roadster in India. The luxurious classic soft top roadster features a petrol V8 engine with twin turbochargers which generates 469.35bhp of power and 700Nm of torque. The Mercedes-AMG SL 55 roadster has a top speed of 295kmph. The price of the open top beauty starts from Rs. 2.35 crore onwards (ex-showroom pan India).
Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said, “The SL is an iconic and timeless masterpiece, manifesting automotive desire and fascination associated with Mercedes-Benz for the last seven decades. From racetrack to high-end lifestyle, the SL resonates the customers’ aspiration of every generation across the globe, and we are thrilled to launch the AMG SL Roadster in India. For the first time in history, the SL is developed entirely by Mercedes-AMG in Affalterbach, offering a roadster that blends performance luxury and extravagant design in a perfect harmony. The launch of the AMG SL 55 firmly reiterates the increasing customer affinity for desirable luxury cars from Mercedes-Benz and underlines the success of our Top End Vehicle strategy.”
An 11.9-inch vertically oriented touchscreen and can be adjusted to viewing angles suited to the driver. The driver also gets a 12.3-inch display and a HUD behind the twin-spoke AMG steering wheel. Customers can choose from five upholstery and two interior trim options.
The AMG SL 55 roadster measures 4,705mm in length, 1,915mm in width and 1,359mm in height. Wheelbase is 2,700mm. All measurements are increased from its predecessor. Large panamericana front grille, a long bonnet, angular LED headlight gives it an aggressive look. The 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, adjustable spoiler, quad exhausts and fabric roof are some other features.