Despite its age, this Mercedes SL55 AMG is still capable of high speeds on the highway. She proves it in the video, where we also enjoy the sound of her V8, devoid of any form of electrification.

In dealerships mercedes, the new SL Roadster appeared a few months ago. Replacing both Mercedes-AMG GT and some Mercedes SL, is the heir to the long tradition of the Grand Touring coupe. Thus, the first SL (for Sport Leicht, light sport in German) appeared in 1952 with the 300 SL. During this long career, some generations have celebrated more than others. Among other things, this is the case that occupies us here in this video.

V8 and V12

Appeared in 2001 SL generation R230 scored with the retractable hard roof, already presented by Mercedes on SLK five years ago. Under the hood a V6 provided the entry level, but it’s more than that V8 and V12 what we keep Those from the options SL500 and SL600 but especially the AMG variants of the time when their name was still associated with engine displacement. Thus, the SL 55 AMG used a 5.5-liter V8.

Unstoppable speed

Developer 476 then 500 horsepowerthis SL 55 AMG offered excellent acceleration with a from 0 to 100 km/h shot at 4.7 seconds. As for top speed, it was initially limited to 250 km/h, as was the case with many German models of the time. Electronic flange, which will later jump in some versions capable of reaching 300 km / h.

330 km/h

This refers to the version prepared by the Danes Kliman which could develop a speed of up to 330 km/h. Under the hood V8 was pushed to 630 horsepower and a torque of 900 Nm. Almost 20 years later, we could say that a few horses have left the cavalry, but now this model shows us on video that it is still capable of reaching many peaks on unlimited German autobahns.

Discover the top speed of this AMG with a great sounding V8 in the video below: