With a legacy that stretches back to the original 300SL Gullwing, the 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL-Class remains an automotive icon. Recent examples haven’t been as impressive as expected, and a host of newer two-door, four-seat grand touring convertibles have rendered it somewhat obsolete. However, the new generation SL is taking a sportier approach.

The entry-level SL55 is powered by a 469-hp twin-turbo V-8, while the racier SL63 gets a 577-hp version of that same engine. All-wheel drive and four-wheel steering are both standard, designed to enhance handling and performance.

Although it’s being reimagined as a more focused sports car, the new SL also boasts a luxurious and tech-heavy cabin. In a nod to previous generations, the new SL features a folding fabric roof in place of the outgoing model’s power-folding hardtop, retaining its open-air persona while also reducing weight.

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