Bangkok 2023: Mercedes-AMG SL43 roadster equipped with 2.0L turbocharged engine, 381 PS/480 Nm; RM1.5 million in Thailand
The Mercedes-AMG SL 43 roadster is on display at the 2023 Bangkok Motor Show and the 2+2 softtop is priced at 11.7 million Thai baht in the kingdom, or RM1,518,770 according to the Mercedes-Benz Thailand website.
Here, the SL 43 is the entry-level model to the AMG range, and is therefore powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four that produces 381 hp at 6,750 rpm and 480 Nm of torque from 3,250 rpm to 5,000 rpm. This is possible thanks to an electric turbocharger driven from the car’s 48-volt electrical system, which also powers a belt-driven starter generator that provides a temporary 14 PS boost. This also allows for smoother stopping, energy recovery, and transitions for the engine start-stop function.
Power is transmitted to the rear wheels exclusively through the AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed automatic transmission, allowing acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 4.9 seconds; The top speed of the SL 43 is 275 km/h.
The locomotive for the Thai market SL 43 is 20-inch wheels wrapped in 265/40 tires at the front and 295/35 at the rear; This particular example taken at BIMS 2023 is wrapped in slightly larger 21-inch units, with tires measuring 275/35 at the front and 305/30 at the rear.
Exterior kit for SL 43 includes Digital Lights with Active Light System and Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus, full LED taillights with fiber optic technology, AMG light display, and different things.
Safety assistance systems on the standard SL 43 for the Thai market include a driver assistance package with active distance assist, active lane keeping assist, active steering assist with scene Hands off alarm, active emergency stop assist, active brake assist with vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian detection, active blind spot assist, 360-degree camera with active parking assist and function The alarm function exits when the user’s hand reaches the door handle.
Inside, the SL 43 is equipped with heated, power-adjustable Nappa leather AMG Performance front seats with memory function and a display screen that includes an 11.9-inch central touchscreen and a touchscreen display. 12.3-inch steering instrument display along with a windshield display for the driver. driver. The steering wheel is a multifunction AMG Performane wrapped in Nappa leather.
Other interior equipment includes wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, Burmester audio system, fingerprint scanner, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, extended MBUX functions, communication module for Mercedes me connected services, MBUS augmented reality navigation, AMG speed tracking, etc.
Priced at 11.7 million baht (RM1,518,770) in Thailand, any Mercedes-AMG SL 43 entering the Malaysian market will demand a hefty sum, albeit with a four-cylinder powertrain. inline 2.0 liter turbocharger mentioned above, there will be some difficulties. out of Malaysia’s capacity-based road tax. Will you have a four-cylinder SL?
