Description
A mid-cycle facelift was introduced in 2016 for the 2017 model year. Launched early 2016 in California, the revised SL400 (renamed SL450 in the US) featured a 3-litre 362 hp (367 PS) Biturbo V6 mated, for the first time in the SL, to Mercedes' 9G-Tronic PLUS 9-speed automatic transmission.
Cosmetically, every SL received a revised front end, front grille treatment and larger non-functional side 'vents' behind the front wheels. All variants also received adaptive LED front headlights with integrated daytime running lights and turn signals, leaving the below-bumper intake area free from lighting. The LED taillights received single-colour red or red-and-amber lenses instead of the red and white of the pre-facelift models.
Front and rear bumpers were redesigned to appear more like Mercedes' other recent models, while convenience and driver assistance features introduced earlier on other Mercedes models were made optionally available. These included revised Active Body Control (ABC), now with the "Curve Tilting" function from the S-Class Coupe. Externally, the SL63 and SL65 were distinguishable from the non-AMG variants by embellishments to their bumpers and side sills in gloss black or polished aluminium, respectively. The SL63 and SL65 also featured trademark AMG 'twin lamella' front grilles and dual twin tailpipe exhaust trims as well as a carbon fibre composite trunk lid.
A slight revision to the folding 'Vario-roof' hardtop meant it could deploy at up to 40 km/ h (25mph) without the luggage compartment partition having to be deployed in a separate manual operation.
Interiors continued virtually unchanged in 2017 with the exception of slightly revised minor switchgear and a redesigned steering wheel.
This outstanding low mileage example is finished in Obsidian Black with nappa black leather sport seats. Specification includes AMG exterior night package, sports AMG exhaust system, supersport steering wheel, Keyless Go, AMG sport package, illuminated door sills, parking pilot, Apple Carplay, rear view camera, Harmon Kardon upgrade sound system, IWC design clock, climatized front seats, airscarf, glass roof, AMG performance suspension, electric folding door mirrors, DAB digital radio, LED intelligent lights, 19 inch AMG spoke alloy wheels, AMG styling, remote boot lid closing, dual climate control system, cruise control and much more. Supplied with all the hand books, both keys and a Mercedes build card.
The Interior Finish Is Stereotypically German, With Only The Use Of Of Finest Materials In A Usable, But Comfortable Cabin Space And Is A Truly Fabulous Experience With Or Without The Convertible Roof In place. From Factory This Fine Example Was Opted With The Black Leather Sport Seats Beautifully Complemented With Ivory Twin Needle Stitch Work, The Black Nappa Leather-Trimmed Door Cards, The Black Carpets That Have Been Protected With Mercedes Benz Over Mats, The Black Nappa Leather Bound Dash That Wraps Around This Inviting Cabin Space, The Black Fabric Roof Lining, The Black Nappa Leather-Trimmed Drivers Centre Tunnel, The Obsidian Black Leather Bound Multi Functional Three Spoke Steering Wheel With Paddle Shift, The Aluminium Illuminated Mercedes Benz Embossed Internal Sill Kick Plates And Decorated With The Polished Aluminium Inlays, That Finalise This Rewarding Interior. The Vehicle Is Also Packed With High-End Mercedes Benz Technology, Meaning That Every Trip Is Effortlessly Composed And Highly Enjoyable, Time & Time Again.
This Example Is Offered In The Highly Desirable Obsidian Black Metallic Paint Finish, Which Perfectly Demonstrates The Aggressive AMG Body Lines, The Signature Mercedes Benz Curves And Looks Staggeringly Beautiful With Or Without The Blackened Glass Solid Electric Folding Roof In Place. Further Detailing Is Presented With The Unmarked Silver Finished 19" Spoke AMG Embossed Alloy Wheels Which All Sit On Branded Tyres, The Chromed Twinned Squared Exhaust Tips, The Chromed Front Wing Blades, The Blackened Hexagon Front Grilles With The Chromed Three-Pointed Star That Dominates The Nose, Mercedes Benz Embossed Brake Calipers, The Chromed Finished Bonnet Blades, Further Exterior Chromed Embellishments And Presented With The Powerful SL500 Chromed Badges, That Finalise This Intensive Vehicle Stance Off. The Vehicle Looks Stunning From Every Given Angle And Would Be Well Suited Outside A London Town House Or Driving Along The Glorious Countryside...
