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150 million KRW (about $112,500 USD) \u2014 a four\u2011cylinder?<\/b><\/p>\n

Mercedes\u2011Benz finally decides to swap the engine<\/b><\/p>\n

New SL overhauled with six\u2011cylinder lineup<\/b><\/p>\n

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Mercedes\u2011Benz will replace the entry model’s engine in the upcoming SL facelift.<\/p>\n

Mercedes will discontinue the four\u2011cylinder engine used in the current SL43.<\/p>\n

It will be replaced with a new six\u2011cylinder unit.<\/p>\n

Customers and critics have long argued that a four\u2011cylinder doesn\u2019t suit a luxury roadster.<\/p>\n

Industry observers see this move as Mercedes responding to market feedback.<\/p>\n

3.0 inline six to be fitted\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n

Model changes to SL53<\/b><\/p>\n

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The new engine will be a 3.0\u2011liter inline\u2011six, the M256 Evo.<\/p>\n

It is rated at roughly 449 hp and pairs with a mild\u2011hybrid system that contributes about 23 hp of auxiliary power.<\/p>\n

Also, Mercedes will drop rear\u2011wheel drive (RWD); all\u2011wheel drive (AWD) will be standard<\/b>.<\/p>\n

V8 also evolves\u2026output rises to 650 hp<\/b><\/p>\n

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Top\u2011trim models also get a major performance uplift.<\/p>\n

The 4.0\u2011liter twin\u2011turbo V8 gains power after Mercedes moves to a flat\u2011plane crank.<\/p>\n

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    SL55: about 537 hp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    SL63: about 650 hp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The change should deliver a substantial power increase over the current versions.<\/p>\n

    Driven by emissions rules<\/b><\/p>\n

    Outcome: ‘performance boost’<\/b><\/p>\n

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    The change is driven by Europe\u2019s upcoming Euro 7 emissions standards.<\/p>\n

    With the existing four\u2011cylinder unable to meet the rules, Mercedes chose a more powerful six\u2011cylinder instead.<\/p>\n

    Industry insiders call it a rare example where regulation lifted performance rather than curbed it,<\/p>\n

    and they say Mercedes is using the move to restore its brand image.<\/p>\n

    As a result, the new SL is set to put the ‘downsizing controversy’ behind it and return to a true performance roadster<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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