[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/mercedes-amg-2\/mercedes-sl-63-se-performance\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/mercedes-amg-2\/mercedes-sl-63-se-performance\/","headline":"Mercedes SL 63 S E Performance – The Most Powerful SL of All Time?","name":"Mercedes SL 63 S E Performance – The Most Powerful SL of All Time?","description":"The new Mercedes SL 63 S E Performance looks aggressive, and a lot less cumbersome than its name. It\u2019s also now the most powerful Mercedes SL that we have – and while you may instantly consider this is just another nostalgic swansong for the combustion engine, it\u2019s not quite that. Mercedes SL 63 SE in matte, satin green Mercedes SL 63 S E – V8 Hybrid The Mercedes SL 63 S E comes to us as a hybrid with, naturally […]","datePublished":"2024-06-17","dateModified":"2024-09-27","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/sean-neylon\/#Person","name":"Sean Neylon","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/sean-neylon\/","identifier":34,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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It\u2019s also now the most powerful Mercedes SL that we have – and while you may instantly consider this is just another nostalgic swansong for the combustion engine, it\u2019s not quite that.Mercedes SL 63 SE in matte, satin greenMercedes SL 63 S E – V8 Hybrid The Mercedes SL 63 S E comes to us as a hybrid with, naturally enough, a powerful V8 engine alongside an electric motor.The SL 63 hybrid runs with a hefty 805bhp and 1,045lb ft torque, with the rear axle-placed electric motor itself pushing out 201bhp, with the 4-litre bi-turbo V8 engine achieving 604bhp.You seldom get the best of both worlds, but with those technical numerical figures, who could possibly complain?It\u2019s a good setup and allows the SL 63 hybrid to run from 0-62mph in a paltry 2.9 seconds – imagine that. Once you get going, top speed sits at 197mph.Mercedes-AMG Formula One Battery TechThe SL 63 powertrain powers a 6.1kWh battery which is based on tech from the Formula 1 Mercedes-AMG. Mercedes says that the package was designed to allow very fast power delivery, which does compromise somewhat on range. Eight SL 63 S E Performance Driving ModesDriving the Mercedes SL 63 S E Performance offers up eight driving modes. We have available; Battery Hold, Electric, Smoothness, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual and Race.With 8 driving modes, the Mercedes SL 63 S E Performance will suit every kind of driver. It\u2019s quite a lot to get your head around while also concentrating on driving, if you can customise everything into Individual for your regular journeys, then you can relax.An IconMichael Schiebe, Mercedes\u2019 AMG leader, says that the Mercedes SL is an icon and the new SL 63 S E Performance is clearly part of that – indeed, superseding some of what has gone before.It looks fantastic; aggressive and yet aerodynamically sleek, with big thanks to that excellent paintjob and the complimentary black trim. It looks like a car that will look better the more you observe at it.\u00a0So, what is the next step? I would imagine that, with the SL 63 S E Performance being a pretty much guaranteed success, Mercedes will already be looking at a fully electric version that can pack the same punch for the future – hopefully in satin green and black"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Mercedes Amg 2","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/mercedes-amg-2\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Mercedes SL 63 S E Performance – The Most Powerful SL of All Time?","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/mercedes-amg-2\/mercedes-sl-63-se-performance\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]