Power boost for SL
Mercedes is upgrading the SL with new V6 and V8 engines and revisions to the V12. The SL500 now has a 383bhp 5.5-litre V8 that helps drop the 0-62mph sprint to 5.4sec. The new V6 in the SL350 rustles up 268bhp.
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