Our spy photographers have spotted a prototype of the new 2027 Mercedes-AMG SL. The sighting took place in broad daylight on open-to-traffic southern European roads. The test vehicle, which you can see in the images illustrating this article, features the German company’s signature camouflage for mid-cycle updates. This camouflage is focused on the front end.
Mercedes-AMG is updating the SL Roadster with a mid-cycle refresh, including exterior design tweaks, potential cabin updates, and possible powertrain revisions, expected for the 2027 model year.
Source: www.autoevolution.com
Mercedes-AMG is repositioning the SL as a comfort-focused grand tourer rather than a hard sports car, with significant updates arriving in a mid-life facelift next year.
Key Details:
The SL will receive a new engine lineup, including discontinuation of the 2.0-litre four-cylinder SL 43 and introduction of a 449bhp 3.0-litre inline-six SL 53
V8 models (SL 55 and SL 63) will switch to flat-plane crankshafts for better emissions compliance, with power increasing to approximately 537bhp and 650bhp respectively
The range-topping SL 680 Maybach will produce around 612bhp, with all models featuring mild-hybrid technology
Exterior updates include redesigned front and rear lights with star-shaped graphics, while the interior gains Mercedes’ latest MB.OS operating system and new steering wheel
The shift follows overwhelmingly positive customer reception to the comfort-oriented Maybach SL launched last year
Why It Matters:
Mercedes is heeding decades of sales history by returning the SL to its traditional roots as a luxurious open-top tourer, clearly differentiating it from its harder GT sibling while meeting stricter Euro 7 emissions regulations.
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