SL 63 comes out to play in spades

PLEASURE: WHEN EVERY DRIVE IS AN EXPERIENCE

- Mark Jones

The 2025 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 is a raucous, high-performance machine, featuring a classic soft top and 4Matic+ AWD for the first time. The burbling 4.0 litre bi-turbo powerplant ensures every drive is an experience and not just a trip somewhere.

Yes, I know a convertible is meant to promote lazy Sunday afternoon drives in Camps Bay. But with a claimed 0-100 km/h time of just 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 315km/h from the 430kW of power and 800Nm on tap from not much over idle, it's impossible to not to treat this convertible like a fully-fledged GT car.

Sliding inside, because you don't just jump into a Mercedes-AMG SL 63, you are greeted by a snug, well-appointed interior.

The electrically adjustable AMG sports seats fit like a glove and provide plenty grip when the horns come out and you play.

They also hide the rear seats which are only there for show. But that's okay, because you don't buy this car as family transport.