It features a number of new developments, including friction - reducing plasma - based cylinder liners,
a stiffer crankcase, redesigned cam followers within the rocker bearings and a revised scavenging system for the dry sump that is claimed to reduce oil recirculation by more than 40 %.
Other measures include forged pistons, reinforced crankshaft bearings, toughened reduced - friction bore liners,
a stiffer crankcase, a shorter cooling circuit, and more efficient lubrication.
Modified cam timing, more boost,
a stiffer crankcase, and a new exhaust system help to hike power and torque over the SL55's already useful 493 hp and 516 lb - ft.