The SL-Class is a legend; it boasts such models as the Mercedes SL65 AMG which has a massive 604 horsepower with 738 pound-feet of torque. How's that for a powerful little roadster? With an elegantly integrated retractable hardtop that is safe and secure no matter if it is open or closed, the SL-Class roadster is definitely a luxury sports car and at Mercedes-Benz luxury means comfort all the way while being as safe as you possibly can be.
The most recent Mercedes-Benz SL-Class models are all rear-wheel drive, with plenty of models in the line-up. The full SL-Class range features automatic transmissions with a choice of five- or seven-speed transmissions. A few of the most exciting choices are the SL63 AMG which sports an engine with a 6.2-liter V8 making 518 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque, the used SL600 with a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine which puts out 510 horsepower and 612 pound-feet of torque, and the SL65 AMG Black Series supercar which improves on the SL65's V12 bringing it to a mind-bending 670 horsepower and the same 738 pound-feet of torque.
In its third generation, the previous generations of SL-Class are still excellent cars and with a vintage feel. The 1990-2002 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class came with 6-cylinder, 8-engine, and 12-cylinder engines. This class is different in the models names as the numbers preceded the class letter at this time, for example the 500SL which is now the SL500 and the 600SL which is now the SL600. This generation was known for the addition of a five-speed automatic transmission in 1996 (before this it was a four-speed) as well as its spirited performance and amazing luxury for a car of that time.
The 1972-1989 SL-Class models was a simple time for the roadster with various V8 engines the models started with a 4.5 liter (350SL), then changed to a 3.8 liter (450SL and 380SL), before finally settling for a 5.6 liter for the last years of the model run (560SL).
Settling on a pre-owned SL-Class is not a hard decision for anyone looking for super-fast and amazing performance. Picking a year and model might be slightly more difficult as there is a lot to choose from, but rest assured that no matter what you choose, you will be more than satisfied with the performance and reliability of your used SL-Class roadster and you will definitely be the envy of all who see you cruise down the road.
