A redesigned Mercedes-Benz SL-Class arrived for 2022, with the brand new automotive formally categorized an AMG and carefully aligned with the efficiency skunkworks’ next-generation GT sports activities automotive that is nonetheless being developed.

For the 2023 mannequin 12 months, Mercedes will broaden the SL lineup with an entry-level SL 43 powered by a 4-cylinder engine. It is due in U.S. showrooms this summer time, and Mercedes on Monday confirmed a beginning value of $111,050, together with a $1,150 vacation spot cost.

Underneath the hood is a 2.0-liter turbo-4 that generates 375 hp by itself and might obtain a brief increase from a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Whereas such engine configurations aren’t new, the SL 43’s turbocharger is an electrified design just like what’s utilized in System 1.

The identical setup can also be discovered within the new C 43 that additionally arrives for 2023.

We have seen automakers supply engines with electrical compressors earlier than, the place an electrical motor is used to spin a compressor that helps ship increase stress to an engine throughout low revs, with a traditional turbocharger taking on as soon as revs construct. The result’s sturdy engine response from idle, one thing you do not usually have with turbocharged engines.

Within the case of the SL 43’s engine, the electrical motor is built-in immediately with the turbocharger, sitting between the turbine wheel on the exhaust aspect and the compressor wheel on the consumption aspect. In F1, the electrical motor can also be used to get well vitality from the exhaust when increase is not required, although this is not the case within the SL 43.

As a substitute, the electrical motor right here depends on vitality recovered from the automobile’s mild-hybrid system. This method is actually a beefed-up electrical starter motor in a position to assist the engine throughout excessive hundreds and get well vitality underneath braking.

In contrast to the V-8-powered SL 55 and SL 63, which include commonplace all-wheel drive, the SL 43 comes with rear-wheel drive solely. The SL 43 additionally misses out on the AMG Experience Management suspension with adjustable damping as commonplace, although it is on the choices record.

A 9-speed computerized transmission is widespread to all variations of the SL. Utilizing launch management, Mercedes claims the SL 43 will dash to 60 mph from relaxation in 4.8 seconds and prime out at 170 mph.

The SL 43 is visually distinguised from the SL 55 and SL 63 by distinctive entrance and rear fascias, in addition to spherical tailpipes as a substitute of the V-8 fashions’ square-shaped ideas. There are additionally completely different wheel patterns for the SL 43, with the usual set measuring 19 inches in diameter.

Commonplace options within the cabin electrically adjustable, heated and cooled seats with leather-based trim, an AMG Efficiency steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and an 11.9-inch infotainment display with a tilt perform to enhance visibility when there’s glare.