| | A More Impressive Driving Experience than Ever Before |
| July 8, 2008 - Following the successful market debut of the SL & SLK Facelift models, Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Limited introduces the high performance version of the both classes, the SL 63 AMG and SLK 55 AMG. Both models take the trademark strengths of the Roadster to the limit, and deliver a more impressive driving experience than ever before. |
| The New Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG – The sportiest SL-Class ever |
Emotional performance courtesy of cutting-edge engineering: the new Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG in a nutshell. The roadster is powered by an AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine developing 525hp – which makes it today’s most powerful model with a V8 naturally aspirated engine in its class.
The SL 63 AMG comes exclusively with the all-new, innovative AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. The newly developed power transfer concept features a compact, wet start-up clutch that replaces the conventional torque converter. The resulting direct connection to the powertrain, together with the double-declutching and Race Start functions, guarantees an extremely emotional, supremely dynamic driving experience.
Fitted with four drive modes (Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus, Manual), the transmission provides gear-shifting with no loss of tractive force and supports customized control strategies for maximum driving pleasure.
The SL 63 AMG accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 4.6 seconds before quickly going on to a top speed of 250km/h. Also new is the 3-stage ESP® with sports function. This system provides three different settings and is the logical development of the AMG ESP® philosophy. The driver can choose between the settings "ESP ON", "ESP SPORT" and "ESP OFF" by pressing the ESP® button in the AMG DRIVE UNIT.
The SL 63 AMG sets new standards in the open-top sports car segment thanks to this outstanding drive combination and the retuned, even more agile AMG sports suspension based on Active Body Control and a set of 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels with their alluring five-spoke styling – turning it into the sportiest SL-Class ever.
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| The New Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG |
Fine-tuning and even more agility for the AMG eight-cylinder roadster.
The SLK 55 AMG is now even more dynamic: a new front apron and dark-tinted headlamps give this unique eight-cylinder roadster an even more athletic look even at a standstill. The handling dynamics of the SLK 55 AMG have also been sharpened. For the first time the car features the new direct steering with variable servo assistance, which makes the 360hp two-seater even more agile and responsive. The SLK 55 AMG is also the only car in its class to feature a V8 engine, while the improved AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC transmission now offers even faster gear changes.
The two-seater accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds and has a top speed (electronically limited) of 250 km/h.
The new generation SL 63 AMG and SLK 55 AMG are available in both Hong Kong and Macau:
• SL 63 AMG
Hong Kong HK$2,088,000
Macau HK$1,890,000
• SLK 55 AMG
Hong Kong HK$998,000
Macau HK$956,000
Media test drive is available upon request. Please contact Calvin Lee (calvin.lee@daimler.com/ 2594 8773) or Henry Lau (henry.lau@daimler.com/ 2594 8714) for arrangement or high-resolution photos.
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