2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG: New 525HP 6.3-liter V8

AMG has published new info and pictures of the 2009 SL 63 AMG that will replace the outgoing 2008 SL 55 AMG on its official site. Apart from the common aesthetic changes with the 2009 SL-Class (see here) that include the redesigned front-end and minor enhancements in the interior, the 2009 SL 63 AMG also features a new bodykit, darkened headlamps and tail-lights and new 19-inch alloy wheels.

However, the most significant changes are under the hood starting off with the naturally aspirated 6.3L V8 engine that generates 525 HP and 630 Nm of torque (SL 55 AMG: 5.5-liter supercharged V8 with 517 HP and 720 Nm). According to Mercedes-Benz, the new SL 63 AMG sprints from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4,7 sec or 0,2 sec slower than the outgoing SL 55 AMG. -Continued

The V8 engine unit is combined with a new MCT 7-speed sports transmission that's apparently quicker than the standard 7-speed G-Tronic. Additionally, the 2009 SL 63 AMG also gets a new sports suspension and a new speed sensitive steering wheel system. Finally, there's also a new 3-stage ESP system (ON/SPORT/OFF).

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Exterior Design of SL 63 AMG

���New, distinctive AMG bodystyling

���New: AMG bonnet with its own design contours

���New: AMG spoiler lip

���Air outlets in the front apron painted in body color

���New: matt silver painted AMG trim panels with ���6.3 AMG��� lettering in the front wings

���New: high-gloss black painted radiator grille

���New: transverse fin in the front apron, painted in high-gloss black

���New: darkened bi-xenon headlamps

���Darkened tail lights incl. third brake light

���AMG sports exhaust system with two oval twin chromeplated tailpipes

���New: 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a new triple-spoke design

Interior Design of the SL 63 AMG

���AMG sports seats

���New: AMG DRIVE UNIT

���New AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel

���New AMG instrument cluster

���AMG carbon-fiber trim elements

���Brushed stainless steel door sill panels with AMG lettering

���Nappa leather upholstery

SL 63 AMG Technology

���New: AMG 6.3-liter V8 with 386 kW/525 hp

���New: AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission

���New: 3-stage ESP (ON/SPORT/OFF)

���AMG high-performance braking system

���New AMG sports suspension

���New AMG speed-sensitive steering