Today, PHEV drivetrains can be found in many different kinds of vehicles, from minivans to, well, now, the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance, the most powerful SL ever made.
The Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance pairs an AMG handcrafted 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with an AMG electric drive unit for a total combined output of 805 hp and up to 1,047 lb-ft of torque, up substantially from the standard Mercedes-AMG SL 63 which produces 577 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. Intriguingly, the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance’s V8 engine alone makes more power than the pure gasoline version, at 604 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. A single electric motor on the rear axle adds an additional 201 hp.
All of this power is laid down by an AWD system capable of distributing both the gasoline engine and the electric motor’s power output through any (and all) of the four wheels. This gives the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance a 0-62 mph time of just 2.9 seconds, 0.7 seconds faster than the standard SL 63. The Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance will also feature a 197 mph top speed.
Those looking for a miserly commuting machine might want to look elsewhere, as the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance’s PHEV drivetrain has been engineered for performance, not range. Featuring a 6.1 kWh battery, the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance’s all-electric driving range is just 8 miles.
Of course, the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance’s upgrades don’t stop at the powertrain, coming standard with upgraded carbon-ceramic brakes with bronze-colored calipers. Additional upgrades include an active front spoiler, able to extend down 1.6-inches at speeds over 50 mph to reduce lift at the nose, as well as a reprogrammed active trunk-lid spoiler with new positions specific to the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance. An AMG Active Ride Control suspension with semi-active roll stabilization comes standard, as does a regenerative braking system with four levels of recoupment and one-pedal driving. Eight AMG Dynamic Select drive programs are specifically tuned for the new powertrain and adjust everything from transmission response to steering and even the car’s sound.
Visual changes for the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance include E Performance fender badges, the model’s name highlighted in red, grooved trapezoidal twin tailpipes, and a charge port flap on the rear bumper.
Those looking to make their Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance even more special will be able to enlist the help of Mercedes-Benz’s Manufaktur customization program, which will empower prospective owners with an almost limitless number of ways to make their car entirely their own – at an additional cost of course.
Mercedes-AMG hasn’t released pricing information on the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance, though we expect it to be more than the standard 2024 Mercedes-AMG SL 63, which starts at $183,000 in the US.
