The Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG (R230) '02 is a luxury car produced by Mercedes-Benz. It first appeared in Gran Turismo Concept and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6.
Colors[]
There are fifteen colors to choose from for this car:
- Brilliantsilber (Brilliant Silver)
- Alabasterweiβ (Alabaster White)
- Cubanitsilber (Cubanite Silver)
- Travertinbeige (Travertine Beige)
- Tellursilber (Tellurium Silver)
- Jaspisblau (Jasper Blue)
- Tansanitblau (Tanzanite Blue)
- Topasblau (Topaz Blue)
- Smaragdschwarz (Emerald Black)
- Andraditgrün (Andradite)
- Tektitgrau
- Obsidianschwarz (Obsidian Black)
- Schwarz (Black)
- Bernsteinrot (Amber Red)
- Magmarot
In-game description[]
"The 5th generation SL with further refinements in sportscar performance."
Based on the fifth-generation SL released in 2001, Mercedes-Benz's tuning arm, AMG, produced this mother of all high-performance luxury convertibles with the SL55 AMG. It shared the same powerplant with other AMG models designated with the numbers "55". Under the hood resided a supercharged 5.5-liter SOHC V-8 that cranked out an awesome 493 HP at 6100 rpm (up from the previous model's 469 HP) and 516.4 ft-lb of torque from 2750 to 4000 rpm (Of note, it nearly matches the output of the SL600, whose power and torque are rated at 493 HP and 590.2 ft-lb, respectively). The powerplant comes mated to AMG's 5-speed automatic transmission called Speedshift, which features quicker up-and-down shifts than the base gearbox, especially in manual mode.
Unlike the SL500, the SL55 AMG power comes on immediately and flourishes in the upper rpm spectrum. It accelerated like a rocket and seemed to completely shed its 1955 kg curb weight when the throttle pedal was floored. The car's handling is also sharper, thanks to AMG's tweaking of the ABC (Active Body Control). In the SL55 AMG, it provided better stability, most notably through thigh turns where rear traction and grip could be compromised.
The SL55 AMG has indeed delighted the tastes of many who like the look and feel of a Mercedes-Benz convertible, but wanted supercar performance. Later on the even better SL65 AMG was announced. This new high-performance monster goes beyond all imagination, with the specs being an unbelievable 604 HP maximum output, with a maximum torque of 737.7 ft-lb.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo Concept | --- | --- | Win a race on Professional difficulty on Tahiti Maze Reverse |
| Gran Turismo 4 Prologue | --- | --- | Complete the Lesson #11 in Driving School |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Mercedes-Benz Dealership | 168,120 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 Prologue | Mercedes-Benz Dealership | 125,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Mercedes-Benz Dealership | 125,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Mercedes-Benz Dealership (Lv. 10+) | 125,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Mercedes-Benz Dealership | 125,000 | Complete the International B-License with all Golds |
Trivia[]
- A red version of this car is featured on the Gran Turismo 4 disc, alongside the Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II on the cover of the game.
- Uniquely to R230 models in GT5 and GT6, the SL 55 AMG has a smaller, American/Japanese license plate coupled with smaller holders in the front bumper and the trunk. It is likely the spec of the car in these games is based on an example owned by Gran Turismo producer Kazunori Yamauchi.
- Because the R230 SL was not sold in Japan in its first production years, they were imported from the US by private dealers, making left-hand drive examples like the one in-game common.
Pictures[]
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