2022 Mercedes-AMG SL55 Performance

The 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL55 isn't just a pretty face: this drop-top knows how to boogie thanks to a twin-turbocharged V8 and tons of torque. According to Mercedes-AMG, the SL55 will smash the 0-60 mph sprint in only 3.8 seconds and hit a limited top speed of 183 mph. These aren't supercar-like figures, but the SL55 still feels blindingly fast, especially in and around the city. If you're after something a bit quicker, the Mercedes-AMG SL63 offers even more go and will reach 60 mph in only 3.5 seconds.

The handcrafted 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine under the hood of the Mercedes-AMG SL55 is a thing of beauty and power. In SL55 configuration, this engine produces 469 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via an AMG Speedshift 9G nine-speed automatic transmission. This engine features elsewhere in the Mercedes-AMG lineup, and we love its burly nature. This powertrain combo delivers beautifully linear power, and there's always a massive hit of torque available, no matter the gear or speed you're traveling at. In town, the SL55 can happily cruise along at low revs or squat down and launch like a bat out of hell when the need arises. There's nothing much to fault here; it's a brilliant setup.

The 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL55's gas mileage figures read like those of a V8-powered luxury drop-top: it's not going to win any fuel economy prizes anytime soon. According to the EPA, the SL55 will manage 14/21/16 mpg city/highway/combined, and with a fuel capacity of 18.5 gallons, the SL55 should manage to drive for up to 296 miles between stops.