The sleeker design of the new SL 43 continued to support the decision to install a fabric top instead of the previously-used metal vario-roof, which resulted in a weight savings of 21kg and a lower centre of gravity which sharpens its handling, too. It assumes five different angle settings from 80km/h upwards to either optimise handling stability or reduce drag. The retractable rear spoiler also aids in getting the SL to slice through the air as efficiently as possible, the fixture changing its position depending on the driving and steering speed as well as the longitudinal and lateral acceleration. The topless AMG boasts the Airpanel active aerodynamics system integrated into its sculpted bodywork in the form of electronically-controlled horizontal louvres behind the upper air intake that opens and closes on demand to reduce drag on the body, as opposed to the previous system where these louvres were closed at all times. The SL is a unique offering in the Mercedes stable with its long wheelbase, long bonnet, short overhangs, steeply-raked windscreen, and fabric top giving it dynamic proportions, which are complemented by 19-inch alloy wheels sitting completely flush with the wide wheel arches. The soft-top convertible sports a powerful hybrid foundation, luxurious features, and a practical 2+2 seating configuration, being aimed at “particularly tech-savvy buyers” who are after “distinctly discrete handling characteristics,” said its makers. The new Mercedes-AMG SL 43, the “entry-level” model of the SL range, has officially gone on sale in South Africa from a starting price of R2,466,046.
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