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car&bike Awards 2024: Mercedes-AMG SL55 Roadster 4MATIC+ Wins Car Design of the Year

In addition to the SL 55, the final shortlist included the BMW iX1, the 7 Series, the MG Comet EV and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

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Highlights

  • The Mercedes-AMG SL55 a soft-top Roadster
  • The AMG SL55's main rivals were the BMW iX1, the 7 Series, the MG Comet EV and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
  • The Mercedes-AMG SL55 packs an AMG-built twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 under the hood

The Mercedes-AMG SL 55 Roadster 4Matic+ had bagged the coveted Car Desing of the Year title, at the car&bike Awards 2024. The beautiful drop-top from the Stuttgart-based carmaker was launched in India last year marking the return of the SL moniker in India. One big change this year was the introduction of a special dedicated panel of jury which included three experts from the world of designing.

 

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While the competition was against all the cars nominated this year for the car&bike Awards, the main contention to the Mercedes-AMG SL 55 Roadster 4Matic+ came from a handful of models. So, in addition to the SL 55, the final shortlist included the BMW iX1, the 7 Series, the MG Comet EV and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. In fact, a few of them missed the top spot just by a few points.

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The SL 55 from Mercedes-Benz India is a two-door sportscar with a soft-top convertible roof. Some of its stand-out features include the imposing Panamericana grille, the long bonnet with strong muscular lines, the stubby tail with the sleek LED taillights and the quad exhaust system.

 

Also Read: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55: All You Need To Know About The 469 BHP Roadster

 

Under the hood, the SL55 packs an AMG-built twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 under the hood. It offers a max output of 469 bhp and 699 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission, which with the help of the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system sends power to all four wheels. The 0 to 100 kmph sprint is achieved in 3.8 seconds, with a top speed of 294 kmph.

 

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