A redesigned Mercedes-Benz SL-Class arrived for 2022. The SL is formally labeled as an AMG and is carefully aligned with the efficiency skunkworks’ next-generation GT sports activities automobile that is nonetheless being developed.

For the 2023 mannequin 12 months, Mercedes will increase the SL lineup with an entry-level SL 43 powered by a 4-cylinder engine. It is due in U.S. showrooms this summer season, and Mercedes on Monday confirmed a beginning value of $111,050, together with a $1,150 vacation spot cost.

Beneath the hood is a 2.0-liter turbo-4 that generates 375 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. Whereas such engine configurations aren’t new, the SL 43’s turbocharger is an electrified design much like what’s utilized in Formulation 1.

The identical setup can also be present in the brand new C 43 that additionally arrives for 2023.

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 43

Automakers have provided engines with electrical compressors earlier than, during which an electrical motor is used to spin a compressor that helps ship increase stress to an engine throughout low revs, with a traditional turbocharger taking on as soon as the revs construct. The result’s robust engine response from idle, one thing turbocharged engines do not usually have.

Within the case of the SL 43’s engine, the electrical motor is built-in instantly with the turbocharger, sitting between the turbine wheel on the exhaust facet and the compressor wheel on the consumption facet. In F1, the electrical motor can also be used to recuperate vitality from the exhaust when increase is not required, although this is not the case within the SL 43.

As a substitute, the electrical motor right here depends on vitality recovered from the car’s 48-volt mild-hybrid system. This technique is actually a beefed-up electrical starter motor in a position to support the engine throughout excessive masses and recuperate vitality below braking.

In contrast to the V-8-powered SL 55 and SL 63, which include commonplace all-wheel drive, the SL 43 comes with rear-wheel drive solely. The SL 43 additionally misses out on the AMG Experience Management suspension with adjustable damping as commonplace, although it is on the choices checklist.

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 43

A 9-speed computerized transmission is frequent to all variations of the SL. Utilizing launch management, Mercedes claims the SL 43 will dash to 60 mph from relaxation in 4.8 seconds and high out at 170 mph.

The SL 43 is visually distinguished from the SL 55 and SL 63 by distinctive entrance and rear fascias, in addition to spherical tailpipes as a substitute of the V-8 fashions’ square-shaped suggestions. There are additionally totally different wheel patterns for the SL 43, with the usual set measuring 19 inches in diameter.

Commonplace options within the cabin electrically adjustable, heated and cooled seats with leather-based trim, an AMG Efficiency steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and an 11.9-inch infotainment display with a tilt operate to enhance visibility when there’s glare.