Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 63 AMG Roadster
386 kW525 PS518 hp630 Nm2008–2011
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- Power
- 386 kW 525 PS · 518 hp
- Torque
- 630 Nm 465 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 6,208 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 6.2 SL 63 AMG roadster sits a 6.2-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 386 kW (525 PS) and 630 Nm of torque. In the SL-Class R230 6.2 SL 63 AMG, power goes to the rear wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 6 versions: 127% up on the entry 3.0 SL 280 (170 kW), 64 kW below the 6.0 SL 65 AMG (450 kW).
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Engine
| Engine code | M156 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 6,208 cm³ 6.2 l · 379 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 386 kW 525 PS · 518 hp |
| Torque | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 2008–2011 |
| Generation | SL-Class R230 (2001–2011) |
Mercedes-Benz M156 engine Compare size All SL-Class R230 versions All Mercedes-Benz spec sheets
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