Ahead of the next tunnel — cheers, you can frolic again! Pressing the button — and the roof is lowered. Now we will retire the left “petal” a couple of times to choose the appropriate program. And there is a dusk around the veil -that’s it, it’s time! I press the gas pedal to the floor — and the tunnel is filled with a sound, such. The new V8 sings with a breathtaking bass, and at the same time sings with the volume of Havi-Matal music. Such a melody that does not suspect an outside passerby will seem to be the sound of a collapsing tunnel. But it is not at all necessary to rattle exhaust every minute to evaluate the capabilities of a herd of 525 liters. With.. V8 engine from AMG, volume 6. 2 liters, makes a musical machine from SL, singing with melodies of different genres. He mutters at low speeds, and at high yields, notifying his presence echoing between the buildings. From such an orchestra, blood pulsates a hundred times faster. And the traction of the engine is just steam. Therefore, there is no doubt that this handsome man, a worthy heir to SL55 AMG. According to EVO magazine, Mercedes SL55 AMG was the best car in the company. I am sure that many buyers purchased SL55 because of its forms and excellent characteristics. After all, in his last interpretation, charged 5. 4-liter V8 could give out 517 liters. With. But special words deserve a torque of 705 Nm, which provides phenomenal acceleration even with a ridiculously low 2600 rpm. SL55 feels equally perfectly, leisurely flanifying with a folded metal roof, or in a rapid flight with a decent speed. With a modernized appearance, SL63 looks different. However, it is much more important that he is felt by another, more sporty than his predecessor. He is tougher in urban conditions, he has a clear transmission, and outside the city he generally unrecognizes! V8 SL63, 525 liter. With., provides higher dynamics than a super -charged unit of the previous generation. Shortcoming, only in a decrease in torque by 75 nm, which now is 630 nm. However, this figure is still quite impressive, although it is reached at 5200 rpm, that is, only 2000 rpm of the maximum power revolution. AMG cars that we have experienced recently — 507 strong CLK63 AMG Black Series and C63 AMG, with a capacity of 457 liters. With. — possessed “developed muscles” and their seven -speed automatic gearbox “AMG SpeedShift” helped them stay “on the crest of the waves of crazy dynamics”… With a mass of about two tons, SL63 is a heavy car, so it is logical that it was the first to get the most last development of the gearbox from AMG, designed to improve the reactions of volumetric V8. The DSG style shutters with two clutch could already declare a machine as a serious “unit”, but, as the head of the development and production of AMG Wolf Zimmerman explains, this car is quite massive, and cope with the torque of this type of boxes enough hard. At the same time, with an ordinary seven -speed automatic SL, it would be even more clumsy and harder. To prevent this, an ordinary hydrotransformer was replaced by a multi -disc clutch in AMG. In addition to improving the reaction to switching, it is six disk wet clutch by 4 kg easier and less in diameter, which helps to reduce inertia, and therefore improves the return of the car. It took three years to improve MCT SpeedShift («Multi -Clutch Technology»). After these improvements, the transmission successfully copes with its tasks. Multi -disc clutch provides smooth switching of speeds at low speeds, although at the top the switching remains a harsh. AMG confidence in the success of its development was reflected in the assertion that the clutch will never need a replacement. The driver also has the opportunity to choose one of four modes on the central console. Such a chip looks slightly like ‘Manettino’ from Ferrari. With their help, you can adjust the sensitivity of the throttle and the speed of gear. The modes are divided into “Comfort”, “Sport”, “Sport-Plus” and “Manual”. The latter offers the fastest gear shift: the process occupies 100ms. There is a special function “Race Start”, which provides accurate clutch operation for easy slipping. This system provides an optimal start with zero speed. Unlike the holistic manettino Ferrari, there are other useful (or useless) functions as a standard or more stringent ABC suspension and three ESP stabilization levels (ESP SPORT, or disconnected ESP). All dynamic settings are convenient for you, you can bring it into memory and activated using the «AMG» button. On the SL63 road, it is felt more automatically piloted transport with manual adjustment elements than a car that tears everyone, its torque. The clutch force changes in proportion to gas press. Nevertheless, by switching to the second gear, you lose the last doubts about the quickness of this gearbox. At the same time, the steering is unusually accurate, (for the weight of this model), although the ABC suspension, which calibrated under the changed ratios, is felt less energy -intensive than the SL55. But there is some kind of challenge in this, there is a certain immediacy, which, unlike the previous model, promises other impressions. At first it seems that this car will be less exciting. There is no longer the high from the game with a huge torque that you get on SL55. Neither a seven -speed box nor a more sharp reaction of the accelerator saves the position. You just need to force the new engine to work well using a high speed. And then by the end of the trip I was left that SL63 was a little boring and not so gambling with the promised power of 525 liters. With. Returning the keys, I was already completely conquered by his capabilities and stability. The spontaneity of the steering, the rigidity of the chassis and the need to operate its engine and the gearbox in severe mode, give the necessary portion of pleasure from driving. As always, the active suspension helps to hide the mass of SL, giving the car a sense of accuracy and mobility. I liked the stiffness of manual gear shifts and the reaction of the accelerator. When we found a hairpin and drove the SL63 up and down, the clutch showed itself from the best side. I doubt that robotic manual control with dry clutch will behave just as well. The installation of the Sport transmission seems to be the best choice for daily use, offering harmonious switching up the gears and the spaced-exposed switching to lower speeds. The gear shift occurs slightly with a greater delay than in the Sport-Plus mode, although you are not leaving for your desire to return to the driver created for the driver-control using the keys on the steering wheel. Moreover, although SpeedShift MCT works fine, it’s hard for me to believe that it would be more effective in lighter cars, for example, C63 AMG or CLK63 Black Series. And while SL55 really held the SL brand — having an engine of enormous opportunities, SL63 is a sports car. Emerged drivers will like this exciting and suppressed car, but I think that many will lack the attractiveness of the older generation.