No mere lightweight
THE latest Mercedes-Benz SL sports model is a stylish and luxurious two-seater that is more powerful and fuel efficient than han before.
Made for the first time almost most entirely from aluminium, the new SL is 140kg lighter than its predecessor and gets higher levels of agility and sporty handling.
The sixth generation of the SL is much longer and wider, thus providing more room for interior comfort.
It also offers a vario-roof that can be retracted into the boot using an electrohydraulic mechanism to save space, which converts the SLL in less than or a coupé 20 seconds and vice into versa. a roadster
For the Malaysian market, the h SL is available with a 3.5-litre V6 engine with direct injection technology that develops higher output at 306 bhp and 370Nm of torque.
Powered by this 3.5-litre engine, the new SL uses 6.8 litres of fuel to go 100km and is almost 30% more economical than its predecessor.
Fitted with a 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission, the SL can accelerate from 0-100 kph in 5.9 seconds.
The car also gets a new electromechanical direct-steer system with a ratio that reduces the amount of steering required when parking and manoeuvring.
Other new features include the unique Frontbass system, which provides a concert hall-like audio experience, whether the top is open or closed, and the highly efficient adaptive windscreen wipe/ wash system called Magic Vision Control that supplies water from the wiper blade to the windscreen – as required and depending on the direction of wipe.
Standard equipment for this car costing RM898,888 includes ECO engine start/stop function, airbags, Neck-Pro head restraints, adaptive braking and Internet access when the car is stationary.