243 Star Torque Autumn 2016

Expressive and distinctive: the exterior design
The striking design emphasises the two highperformance
roadsters’ self-assured character. The
front section is totally new and markedly more expressive.
It is characterised by the newly designed twin-blade
radiator grille, which is now wider at the bottom.
The A-wing front apron, the large cooling air intakes
with flics as an additional means of guiding air flows and
the front splitter, emphasise the vehicle’s width. The
newly designed bonnet combines design and function in
the guise of classic power domes and the vents, which are
required for technical reasons.
The apron in a new diffusor look immediately catches
the eye at the rear. All-red tail lights underscore the
stylish character. The side skirts feature a new design
and incorporate different inserts according to the model
concerned - in silver chrome on the SL 63, while the SL
65 is set apart by applications in high-gloss chrome. The
Night package is optionally available for the first time.
The Carbon-Fibre package has been extended to include
inserts in the rear apron and in the side skirts.
Brilliant blue and designo selenite grey magno are
available to choose from by way of new colours, plus the
range of light-alloy wheels in the size 48.3 cm (19 inches)
has also been extended significantly.
New additions include a 10-spoke wheel and a 5-spoke
wheel, both with a high-sheen finish in high-gloss black.
The SL 63 leaves the factory with 10-spoke light-alloy
wheels, painted in titanium grey and with a high-sheen
finish, in size 9 J x 19 with 255/35 R 19 tyres at the front
and in size 10 J x 19 with 285/30 R 19 tyres at the rear.
The SL 65 has multi-spoke ceramic polished forged
wheels as standard. The front wheels are 9 J x 19 with
255/35 R 19 tyres, while the rear wheels in size 10 J x 20
have 285/30 R 20 tyres.
Class materials, comprehensive scope of
standard appointments: the interior
The lavishly appointed interior covers every wish: the
standard scope has sports seats in nappa leather with
optimised lateral support and model-specific upholstery
layout, multi-contour function and heated seats.
The driver has a good grip on the AMG SL at all times
with the 3-spoke Performance steering wheel in black
nappa leather featuring a flattened bottom rim and silvercoloured
aluminium shift paddles. Carbon-fibre trim
and an analog clock in IWC design highlight the highperformance
roadster’s special standing. Optional carbongrain
aluminium trim lends the open-top two-seaters an
even more personal touch.
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