car&bike Awards 2024: Mercedes-AMG SL55 Roadster Wins Peformance Car Of The Year
Highlights
- The Mercedes-AMG SL55 Roadster is the car&bike Performance Car of the Year 2024.
- Competitors included the likes of the Lotus Eletre and the Mercedes-AMG C43.
- Powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8.
The Mercedes-AMG SL55 Roadster is the car&bike Performance Car of the Year 2024. Powered by AMG’s dynamic twin-turbocharged V8 that also does duty on many other iconic cars from the German marque, the SL55 went up against the likes of the Lotus Eletre and the Mercedes-AMG C43 eventually, winning in this category.
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In terms of styling, the SL retains the traditional roadster looks with a slow and sleek stance and short overhangs on both ends. The nose is dominated by the AMG Panamericana grille flanked by swept-back angular headlamps and a sporty bumper with prominent vents. The fabric soft-top is electrically operated and can be opened or stowed in 15 seconds at speeds of up to 60 kmph.
Inside, the SL55 gets a portrait-style touchscreen, shared with models such as the current S-class and C-class. The central touchscreen can also be inclined by up to 20-degrees to cut the glare when the roof is down.
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The SL55 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 that puts out 469 bhp and 700 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via Mercedes’ 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system in conjunction with a 9-speed automatic gearbox. Mercedes claims a 0 to 100 kmph time of 3.8 seconds for the roadster and a top speed of 294 kmph.
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