2001 · 🇩🇪 Germany · 493 hp
The R230 SL 55 AMG launched in 2001 as the performance flagship of Mercedes' fifth-generation SL roadster. Its 5.5-litre supercharged V8 produced 493 hp, powering a grand tourer with an electrohydraulic folding hardtop and active suspension — blending luxury GT credentials with genuine AMG muscle.