More powerful engines, technical tweaks and visual revisions for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL
The Mercedes-Benz SL has been updated for 2016 with a selection of visual and technical changes.
The two-seater convertible gets minor styling changes designed to bring it in line with the current Mercedes-Benz family, and in particular the Mercedes-AMG GT sports car.
The front gets a larger diamond radiator grille, while LED lights are now fitted as standard. The front bumper and bonnet are both new, with larger front air intakes and a more widespread use of chrome.
The engine range remains largely unchanged, with the same SL400, SL500, AMG SL63 and AMG SL65 as before. The SL400 has had a 35bhp boost in power, with the engine now offering 362bhp and 369lb ft. This results in a slight improvement to performance, with 0-62mph coming in at 4.9sec. Top speed remains limited to 155mph.
The 449bhp SL 500 remains unchanged, as do the 577bhp SL63 and the 621bhp V12-engined SL65. All versions now come with a 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission as standard.
The revised SL is now available with the body roll-reducing Curve function that has previously only been offered on the larger S-Class Coupé. It also offers the Dynamic Select system, which allows the driver to choose different suspension settings, from Comfort through to a new Sport+ mode.
Pricing for the 2016 SL has not yet been revealed, but it is expected to come down notably from the £73,575 starting point of the current car to significantly less than £70,000. Mercedes has not confirmed the specification changes that will make this possible, but they are set to be revealed at the same time as the pricing, which will be announced in January. First cars will be delivered around April.
