Mercedes-Benz SL 350/Mercedes-Benz SL 400/Mercedes-Benz SL 500/Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG/Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG (R231). 2012–20 (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé–convertible. F/R, 2996, 3498 cm³ (V6 DOHC), 4663, 5461 cm³ (V8 DOHC), 5980 cm³ (V12 OHC). Sixth-generation SL, with aluminium bodyshell for weight saving, and a cosseting, refined ride. Longer and wider than R230. Handling aided by active suspension, though steering not that communicative, given SL’s role as a cruiser. Magic Sky Control feature alters the transparency of the panoramic roof. SL 400 from 2014, with 3·0 333 PS V6. SL 500 sold as SL 550 in US.

Manufacturing location: Bremen, Germany

Marque: Mercedes-Benz | Model: Mercedes-Benz SL | Predecessor: Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) | Successor: Mercedes-AMG SL (R232)