Paddle-shifting the automatic transmission as you enter the corner, you'll hear the engine automatically rev to match the selected gear ratio blipping, it's called and the SL just rips along in a way no luxurious grand touring car has a right to.

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The V8 engine gets 767 total horsepower using flywheel technology at the wheels and a six-speed racing transmission with paddle-shifters at the steering wheel.

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