The seventh-generation Mercedes-AMG SL is unlike any of its legendary siblings. For the first time since the 300 SL Gullwing made history in 1952, the Mercedes-AMG SL has an all-wheel drivetrain and rear-wheel steering. Meanwhile, the SL 43 has an electric turbocharger to unleash 375 horsepower from its M139 engine.

But now, Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the most potent and hardcore SL to wear the three-pointed star emblem, and it’s no surprise it’s a hybrid.

“The SL has always been an icon in the Mercedes-Benz portfolio,” said Michael Schiebe, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. “The latest version of the legendary roadster transfers this status into the future.”

2024 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance
Meet the 2024 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance, the most powerful ever to leave the factory gates of Affalterbach. It’s the newest member of the SL lineup and has more horsepower and torque than the already-mighty AMG SL 63, being inspired by hybrid technology developed by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team.

Under the hood is a handcrafted 4.0-liter bi-turbo V8 producing 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft. of torque. A rear-mounted electric motor and a tiny yet energy-dense 6.1 kWh battery augment the combustion engine’s pull, adding a peak of 201 horsepower and 236 lb-ft. of torque to the mix.

All told, the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance has 805 horsepower and 797 to 1,047 lb-ft. of torque. The drivetrain consists of an ...