Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R231 63 AMG Roadster
395 kW537 PS530 hp800 Nm2012–2014
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- Power
- 395 kW 537 PS · 530 hp
- Torque
- 800 Nm 590 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 5,461 cm³
A 5.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 395 kW (537 PS) and 800 Nm of torque powers the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R231 5.5 SL 63 AMG roadster. The SL-Class R231 5.5 SL 63 AMG 395 kW has rear-wheel drive.
Its output sits mid-range among the 7 versions: 76% up on the entry 3.5 SL 350 (225 kW), 68 kW below the 6.0 SL 65 AMG (463 kW).
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,461 cm³ 5.5 l · 333 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 395 kW 537 PS · 530 hp |
| Torque | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 2012–2014 |
| Generation | SL-Class R231 (2012–2020) |
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