After five years on the market, the SL received a well-deserved facelift for the entire range, and that included both AMG versions, the SL63, and the SL65.

The SL-Class received an important update in 2016 when the 65 AMG was introduced to the market. It offered a thrilling performance and exclusive luxury. It was a true, open-top, GT car.

Mercedes-Benz decided to downsize the AMG engines but kept their big numbers on the tails.

The SL lineup was one of the most famous ranges in Mercedes-Benz's range, and after the establishment of the Mercedes-AMG brand, it took over the production and the branding of special models, such as the mighty SL 65.

The fifth generation of the SL had few AMG special products in its lineup. Before the mid-life cycle facelift had a supercharged 5.4 V8 unit, which was replaced in 2008 with the bigger 6.2-liter V8 unit. For some, it sound like a downgrade, but the new, naturally aspirated engine, was rev-happy. The SL 63 AMG wasn't slow at all. The 525 hp and the 630 Nm (465 lb-ft) of torque are good values. It had a new, 7-speed Automatic AMG Speedshift (dual-clutch), compared with the 5-speed automatic gearbox from the SL 55. But the fact is that the new SL63 was slower with 0.1 seconds in the 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) sprint than the model it replaced.

The hard-top convertible 2008 SL65 AMG was one of the vehicles with the highest torque in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. But besides the high-performance drivetrain, it was a luxury roadster as well.

In 2008, just before the world financial crisis burst, Mercedes-Benz launched one of the wildest SL models ever: the SL 65 AMG Black Series. With a V12 bi-turbo engine under the hood, it could shred tires like nothing due to the massive 1000 Nm (738 lb ft) of torque. The transmission is via a 5-speed automatic gearbox with three settings: Sport, Manual 1 and Manual 2, the latter being claimed as 20% faster than the M1 setting.

Mercedes-Benz refreshed the entire SL-Class lineup in 2006 and unveiled the SL65 as its contender for the fastest rocket-launcher on wheels roadster in the world.

After 19022 units produced from the SL55 AMG between 2001 and 2006, the facelift brought major improvements to enhance the car's look and performances.

The SL65 AMG broke the power barrier of the SL55 AMG, which was the most powerful production car in the world when it was introduced in 2002, and it had the torque limited.

The SL 55 AMG was the fastest car in the world fitted with an automatic transmission at the time of its launch. Its power and performance transformed the car into a high-performance GT.

In 1998, at the Turin Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the updated SL range: the R129 series. One year later, one of the best versions, the SL55 AMG was unveiled.

The horsepower battle between Mercedes-Benz and its main rival, BMW, led to the creation of this unique roadster fitted with the monster engine: the SL 73 AMG.