The combination of an AMG badge and a small four-cylinder engine with a massive turbo and electric assistance hasn’t been particularly well received by Mercedes fans, and according to a new report, the German automaker will be replacing the SL 43 with a new, straight-six-powered SL 53. Auto Motor und Sport reports that the M139 four-pot will be replaced by the M256 Evo mild-hybrid powertrain, with the entry-level AMG SL gaining a new name to signify its upgrade, but this change isn’t purely because of customer feedback, rather taking place because the four-cylinder engine does not meet Euro 7 emissions regulations. Whatever the reason, expect the change to apply to the American market, too.More Power for Base SL, V8s Getting Tweaked To …
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Author: Sebastian Cenizo
