In terms of handling and dynamics, the 2013 SL63 AMG gets an enhanced version of the AMG sports suspension that’s based on the Mercedes-Benz active-damping setup. Here, the driver can choose between two different modes, in this case “Sport” and “Comfort.”

The AMG styling enhancements include a new body kit, AMG-specific LED daytime running lights, a custom sports exhaust system and an integrated rear diffuser. (Photo: Mercedes-Benz)

AMG engineers have also installed a speed-sensitive steering setup that benefits from a faster, constant ratio and variable power assistance that adjust automatically to the suspension settings. Once again, the driver has the choice of varying drive modes, with “Sport Handling” being the most extreme. As an option, AMG offers a rear-axle differential lock and performance suspension.

Stopping power comes from 15.3-inch compound discs with six-piston fixed calipers at the front and 14.2-inch integral discs with single-piston floating calipers at the rear. Carbon-ceramic brakes and red-painted calipers are available as an option. The brakes reside in 19-inch light-alloy wheels shod with 255/35 tires up front and 285/30 rubber in the rear. A 20-inch set with the same tire dimensions is also available.

The interior is pretty much what we saw in the new SL Class, though with a few unique AMG elements such the Nappa leather AMG sports seats, AMG Drive Unit for selecting all the varying performance modes of the transmission, AMG badges and an AMG instrument cluster.

The exterior appears to be fundamentally similar to the standard SL’s. The changes include a new body kit, AMG-specific LED daytime running lights, a custom sports exhaust system and an integrated rear diffuser.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in just a few weeks and appear in showrooms in the coming months.

This story originally appeared at Motor Authority.