Mercedes-Benz still has faith in
the SL, so the roadster will live on for a new generation. The successor of the
current car, which has been around since 2013 and refreshed for the 2017MY, is
already in development.
Further details about the new luxury roadster
haven’t been disclosed, but the answer to some questions comes from a previous
report, which claims that the next-gen is due in 2021. The SL is said to be
developed alongside the second-gen AMG GT, which is expected to arrive one year
later, and to be sportier than the current model.
In addition to extensive use of aluminum, the 2022
Mercedes-Benz SL will also get rear-wheel steering, optional air suspension,
all-wheel drive and a slightly longer wheelbase to accommodate two rear seats.
Elsewhere, electrified powertrains are believed to
be offered and some speak about a possible plug-in hybrid variant to
serve as an 800 hp range-topper. However, that seems unlikely, given that the
true ‘wow’ factor will be reserved for the next AMG GT. The latter’s twin-turbo
4.0-liter V8, however, probably in a different state of tune, is expected to
find its way under the new SL’s bonnet.
