CARSCOOPS:Mercedes is determined to expand its range of high-end luxury models and naturally, one of the main priorities is Maybach. Besides the S-Class, the GLS, and the upcoming EQS, another model that will proudly wear the Maybach emblems is the new SL roadster. Guided by the official teasers, we created a series of speculative renderings that closely depict what the Mercedes-Maybach SL will look like.
The new generation of the SL was introduced last year, featuring Mercedes-AMG branding as a performance-focused offering. The 2+2 roadster shares its rigid aluminum frame with the next-generation AMG GT, replacing both the previous SL and the discontinued AMG GT Roadster. Design-wise, the model is a big step up from its predecessor, looking a lot more aggressive and incorporating more exotic features
Mercedes hasn’t given us any clue on what lies under the highly decorated bonnet of the Maybach SL but we can make speculations based on the current range and Maybach’s own heritage.
The SL debuted with a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, initially offered in two power guises for the SL 53 and the SL 63. A few months later, Mercedes expanded the range with the entry-level SL 43 which came fitted with a mild-hybrid turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Furthermore, in the near future, we expect two new plug-in hybrid variants – the SL 63e and the SL 63 E-Performance. The latter will be positioned at the top of the range in terms of power output, generating an impressive 831 hp (842 PS / 620 kW) from the electric motors and the V8 engine combined.
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