The Mercedes-Benz SL R231 is a retractable hardtop roadster produced from 2011 to 2020. It was designed as a successor to the SLK and served as a more luxurious alternative to the smaller SLK.
Design and Features
The SL R231 features a sleek, aerodynamic design with a long hood and short rear overhang.
The car's interior is luxurious, with a focus on comfort and technology.
Standard features include a touchscreen COMAND infotainment system, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, and a Burmester high-end surround sound system.
Powertrain
The SL R231 was available in two trim levels: the 350 and the AMG GT S.
The base model is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 302 horsepower (225 kW).
The top-of-the-line variant features a 4.7-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, generating 457 horsepower (341 kW).
Performance
The SL R231 accelerates from 0-60 mph in 5 seconds for the base model and 3.8 seconds for the AMG variant.
Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph (250 km/h) or 174 mph (280 km/h) with the Sport Handling Package.
Suspension and Braking
The SL R231 features an adaptive damping system, which automatically adjusts to optimize ride quality and handling.
The car is equipped with four-piston caliper front brakes and one-piece rotor rear brakes.
Safety Features
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL R231 comes standard with a range of safety features, including:
Seven airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist
Hill Start Assist
Attention Assist
Pricing and Trim Levels
The base model SL 350 was priced around $92,000.
The top-of-the-line AMG GT S variant starts at approximately $123,000.
Color Options
Customers can choose from a palette of 11 colors for the exterior, including:
Black
Red
White
Silver Metallic
Gray Metallic
Brown Metallic
Release Date and Production Run
The Mercedes-Benz SL R231 was unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
It went on sale in North America during the 2013 model year.
The car's production run concluded with the 2016 model.
