Automobile Magazine Reviews the 2009 Mercedes SL63 AMG
The new 2009 SL Class redesign has been a hot topic in recent months. In a blog earlier this week, I talked about the sporty nature of the new vehicles. The legendary SL Gullwing was one of Mercedes’ early entrants in the true supercar category, but in the past decades the SL has become more status symbol than sports car. The new redesign, however, appears to be a return to the line’s roots. The new vehicles are sleek, sporty and powerful, without losing the commitment to luxury and comfort for which the newer SL Class is known.
AMG vehicles represent the absolute best of their line, and the 2009 SL63 AMG is no exception. Automobile Magazine recently reviewed this classy and powerful vehicle. The team put the car through its paces in the beautiful but sometimes harsh terrain of Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
The reviewers were not entirely happy with the exterior redesign, which features a new single-bar grille, L-shaped headlights and a new plastic rear diffuser. However, their misgivings quickly faded as they started the engine.
The new vehicle packs plenty of punch, with an AMG 6.2 liter V8 engine delivering a mind-numbing 518 horsepower. The seven-speed Multi-clutch Technology gearbox allows the driver to choose between four driving modes: S (sport), C (comfort), S+ (sport with attitude) and M (manual). Driver control is further enhanced by the suspension selection: C (compliant) or S (stiff) and the Electronic Stability Program choices: On, Off or Sport. The system allows each driver to save his or her favorite settings.
Overall, the review team found the 2009 SL63 AMG to be an excellent next step in the legendary SL line. If you would like to learn more about this or any of our other Mercedes-Benz vehicles, we invite you to visit our convenient local dealership.
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