Engineering:Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R232)

Mercedes-AMG R232
Overview
Manufacturer	Daimler AG
Production	2022–present
Model years	2023–future
Assembly	TBA
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car/Grand tourer (S)
Body style	2-door roadster
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (4matic)
Platform	R232
Powertrain
Engine	TBA
Transmission	TBA
Dimensions
Wheelbase	TBA
Length	TBA
Width	TBA
Height	TBA
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight	TBA
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz R231 Mercedes-Benz C217

The eighth generation of SL-Class is still under the development and testing with no confirmed introduction date. The R232 is confirmed to be AMG model only, designating it as Mercedes-AMG SL-Class, and has the all-wheel-drive system, a first for the SL-Class. The R232 is reverting to the soft fabric roof rather than the heavier hard metal roof as fitted to the R230 and R231.

On 14 July 2021, Mercedes-Benz released the photos of interior and dashboard. This generation is the first SL-Class to have the 2+2 seating configuration as standard rather than optional fitment since 1989 with the introduction of R129. While R107 was built to be two-seater convertible, the owners could opt for the 2+2 seating configuration when ordering their R107 or for the retrofit kit to be installed in their R107 at later date. The rear seats are optimal for the passengers whose height is up to 1.5 metres. The dashboard is symmetrical along with the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 11.9-inch touchscreen panel in the centre. The instrument cluster is placed within a binnacle as to reduce the reflections from the sunlight and improve the legibility when the roof is folded down. The touchscreen panel in the centre is electrically tiltable to the vertical position for the same reason.

Mercedes-Benz has not released any technical data or the engine options yet (as of July 2021).