Recently, some overseas media reported that Mercedes – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class all models named leaks. Information leaked from the point of view, the new SL-Class entire department a total of 6 models, and includes two power system that is traditional fuel power systems and plug-in hybrid system.
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Information from the exposure of the foreign media, the new SL-class will be launched depending on the powertrain adjustment 6 models, 4 models for the traditional fuel powered systems, namely, SL 43, SL 53 4MATIC +, SL 55 S 4MATIC + and SL 63 4MATIC +; in addition, the new car will be launched Both plug-in hybrid system models, namely SL 53e 4MATIC and SL 73e 4MATIC +. To name the current leaked information, combined with the new generation before the report referred to SL-Class will have to build a platform for sharing news and AMG GT, SL 53 4MATIC + or will use the cash AMG GT 53 4MATIC + the same powertrain.
From the previous exposure spy photos, car continues the design ideas of the current model, but the engine cover and downwardly sloping significantly longer, in the expanded grid very three-dimensional, details of the internal design of headlights similar to the latest Mercedes-Benz family. Also rounded tail, and AMG GT would be similar.
overseas media had reported, due to the cash Mercedes – Benz SL-Class sales situation is not ideal, the new generation SL-Class with AMG GT will create a shared platform, so that the dynamic feel and performance of the new car to get lift, and is well controlled in terms of cost. However, due to the different positioning, a new generation SL-Class will have a new cockpit design, the overall interior space should be larger than the AMG GT.
Mercedes -AMG Global Chairman of the Board Tobias Moers has confirmed that Mercedes-Benz SL prototype car in 2019 has entered the testing phase, the amount of exposure is expected to be production models. At the same time, Moers that we will return to the historical genes, the new SL-Class models to be more movement and achieve a balance between comfort and driving experience, but still only optional sports car.
In addition to sharing platform, is also expected to share the new level SL suspension and AMG GT, steering systems, hybrid, etc., in order to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Of course, the new Mercedes-Benz SL-Class with AMG GT will join the production in Germany Mercedes Sindelfingen plant.
However, the power can be said that a bad news, due to the replacement of lost generation SL platform mounted possibility V12 6.0T twin turbo engine can be mounted only six cylinder and eight-cylinder engine, which is undoubtedly the biggest loss of this classic sports car, but to fill this market, Mercedes-Benz is likely to rely on hybrid power to enhance the level of the new SL-class. Displayed in the information previously reported, the new car will be officially listed, or in 2021.