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Although some prefer hardtops to fabric roofs, most people agree that the Mercedes SL is looking great. The revamped roadster is in close to production form, with almost all of the exterior parts intact. It’s a marked departure from the decade-old R231 model. AMG developed it with the new two door GT Coupe, which is likely to follow the convertible.
The prototype has quad exhaust tips so we may be looking at a more powerful version. This Panamericana grille suggests that this is a high-end SL. It’s seen here on 20-inch wheels and winter tires. Although the car appears to have white paint on its body, the active spoiler at the rear is actually yellow.
We are getting a more sporty two-seater cabrio than the grand tourer style of the current SL. Mercedes plans multiple versions of its next Sport Leicht. It will start with a base model SL 43, and go all the way up to a SL73e 4MATIC+.
The range topper could use the same plug-in hybrid powertrain that the GT73e has, which is expected offer around 800 horsepower. SL 53e and SL 53e are planned, as well as SL 55 S and SL 63. Only the entry-level trim will be equipped with rear-wheel drive. All others will have an AWD system.
Although Mercedes has not revealed much about the R232, it appears that the prototype is almost ready to release the final camouflage. This should indicate that an official unveiling will be held in the months ahead of the market launch, which is expected to take place in early 2022. Don’t expect the V12 engine to return when it arrives. The twin-turbo, 6.0-liter engine will only be available in Maybach models.