to be deployed in a separate manual operation. Model Range SL 350: (2012–2014), 3.5 L V6 SL 400/SL 450: (2014–2020), 3.0 L V6 (SL 450 is exclusive to the North American market) SL 500/SL 550: (2012–2020), 4.7 L V8 (SL 550 is exclusive to the North American market) SL 63 AMG: (2012–2018), 5.5 L V8 SL 65 AMG: (2012–2018), 6.08 L V12 R232 (2022–present) The seventh generation of the SL-Class was presented in October 2021. The R232 is confirmed to be an AMG model only, designating it as Mercedes-AMG SL-Class. There are three powertrains, the entry-level powertrain being a 2.0L I4 mild hybrid engine found in the SL 43, producing 280 kW (375 hp). Two of the powertrains are 4.0L V8 biturbo gasoline engines, with the SL 55 developing a maximum of & , and the SL 63 developing a maximum of & . Both versions are available only with all-wheel-drive, a first for the SL-Class. The R232 is reverting to the soft fabric roof rather than the heavier retractable hardtop that was fitted to the R230 and R231. This generation is the first SL-Class to have the 2+2 seating configuration as standard rather than optional fitment since 1989 with the introduction of R129. While R107 was built to be two-seater convertible, the owners could opt for the 2+2 seating configuration when ordering their R107 or for the retrofit kit to be installed in their R107 at later date. The rear seats are optimal for the passengers whose height is up to 1.5 metres. The dashboard is symmetrical along with the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.9-inch touchscreen panel in the centre. The instrument cluster is placed within a binnacle as to reduce the reflections from the sunlight and improve the legibility when the roof is folded down. The touchscreen panel in the centre is electrically tiltable to the vertical position for the same reason. Sales See also Lexus LC BMW 8 Series References Notes Bibliography General Workshop manuals External links Mercedes-AMG SL 63 SL-Class Cars introduced in 1954 1960s cars 1970s cars 1980s cars 1990s cars 2000s cars 2010s cars 2020s cars Grand tourers Coupés Hardtop convertibles Roadsters Rear-wheel-drive vehicles All-wheel-drive vehicles