Mercedes-AMG SL 55 Roadster launched in India

Mercedes-Benz India has launched the 7th-gen Mercedes-AMG SL 55 Roadster in India.

The open-top sports car is priced at Rs 2.35 crore (ex-showroom).

Powering the SL 55 is a 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 which develops 476bhp.

The SL 55 comes with a 4.0-litre Bi-turbo V8 which pushes out 476bhp and 700Nm of torque.

This is mated to a 9-speed automatic which sends the power to all four wheels via Mercedes' 4MATIC+ AWD system.

This setup means that the SL 55 can accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in just 3.9 seconds and all the way to 295kmph.

The Mercedes-AMG SL 55 competes with the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet which is priced at Rs 2.18 crore.