The Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series

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Exclusive High-Performance Coupe for the Discerning Motorist

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Affalterbach ・Sensational appearance, unique performance data, with light-weight design throughout and total exclusivity - that's the new Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series. This high-performance coup・is a motorsport engineering thoroughbred, opening up new drive dynamic vistas to sports car enthusiasts. The AMG 6.0 litre V12 biturbo engine, with a maximum output of 493 kW/670 hp and 1000 Newtonmetres of torque, guarantees super sports car level performance. The powerful two-seater was developed in the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO and represents the continuation of the highly successful Black Series strategy pursued by AMG, the Mercedes-Benz Cars Performance brand.

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Broad, muscular and ready to pounce - that's the new Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series. Even when stationary, the coup・ssuperlative dynamism can arouse great passions. The strikingly broad mudguards, the retractable rear spoiler and the rear apron with diffuser fins point unmistakably to its motorsport origins, part of the Mercedes-AMG corporate philosophy for more than 40 years. One glance at the new SL 65 AMG Black Series and you are reminded of the successful AMG racing sports cars like the present DTM C-Class or the 1997 CLK-GTR from the FIA-GT series.

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Wide cooling air apertures in the front apron and the bonnet are the clearest indication of the massive power of this AMG twelve-cylinder, biturbocharged engine. From its 5980 cubic capacity, the AMG V12's engine generates a maximum power of 493 kW/670 hp at 5400 rpm and an electronically limited torque of 1000 Newtonmetres between 2200 and 4200 rpm. Without a limiter, the AMG 6.0 litre V12 biturbo engine, which is hand-built in the AMG engine factory in accordance with the "one man ・one engine" philosophy, would achieve a maximum torque of 1200 Newtonmetres. Compared with the basis power pack in the 450 kW/612 hp SL 65 AMG, new turbochargers were developed for the twelve-cylinder SL 65 AMG Black Series engine. The turbochargers' spiral cross-section, now twelve per cent larger, and the optimised wastegate ducts permit increased air throughput and an even more impressive display of power in all engine speed ranges. The modified intake air ducting results in an even more spontaneous response. The new design for the AMG sports exhaust gas system's rear silencers reduce the exhaust gas backpressure and help increase the power output. The acoustic side effect of this is to produce a distinctive twelve-cylinder sound, typically evocative of AMG engine tuning, from the two trapezoidal tail pipes. The low-temperature charge air cooler, now 30 per cent more powerful, and the optimised water cooling system guarantee not only that the power generated under extreme dynamic driving conditions is exploited to the maximum but also the greatest possible fatigue strength at high outside temperatures.

Unique performance thanks to attractive power-to-weight ratio

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The extraordinary engine specifications, which make the SL 65 AMG Black Series the most powerful AMG model yet, help to produce unique performance data: from a standing start, it takes just 3.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h; top speed is 320 km/h (electronically limited).



SL 65 AMG Black Series

Configuration and number of cylinders: V12
Valves per cylinder: 3
Cubic capacity: 5980 cm3
Bore x stroke: 82.6mm x 93.0mm
Compression ratio: 9.0: 1
Power output: 493kW/670hp @ 5400 rpm
Max. torque: 1000Nm at 2200-4200 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.9 sec
Top speed: 320 km/h*

* electronically limited.
 

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Well, just browsing around topklasse, I came across the Prince of Arabia's copy of the AMG press release of...you guessed right, the SL65 (is it SL 63) that Mercedes 450 has been talking about. What is it ? 0-100 in 3.9 seconds. Yet it has got to compete with the various Audi products, especially their 8 series Sports Car. I guess the wealthy have never had it so good.

BTW, I had a very enjoyable drive in the latest Holden Caprice the other night - 6 litre Chevy V8, all the electronic (BLUE ? :confused:) features and gadgetry, and what an impressive car it is. At the money, fantastic value compared to the exclusive imports. BTW, I am NOT comparing it with the AMG SL we are talking about here. Regards Styria
 

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I drove the new Holden for about a week, and while I liked it's styling -believe it or not - I much prefer the earlier body type to drive.

The V6 motor was great, lots of torque and very willing, the gearbox was excellent, the brakes were good, the steering felt fluid and the seats comfortable, plus it seemed very economical - so what's not to like?

Well, the door pillars are very wide (have air bags installed) and obstruct the view, the instruments are almost impossible to read in daylight and not much better at night, the hand brake is inconveniently close, high and awkward to use, the centre console is too high and crowds the driver, and there was an indefinable quality that I couldn't quite determine that made me dislike the car.
 

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So, should we all be impressed ? Not according to the findings of Top Gear - BTW, is his name Jeremy Clarkson ? (I have hardly ever watched the show).

I mean, the whole thing is mind boggling. I am sure that most of us have driven at 100 miles an hour, but I bet not for very long periods nor long stretches of road. I have been as high as 170 (momentarily), this Black Series AMG will double that - just imagine, DOUBLE - that is fast. I just think it's a pity that the car could not attain the extra one mile to give us the magic 200. A bit like the Bugatti Veyron - they had all the trouble in the world, or under the sun, to get the engine to produce a thousand horses ! BB, thanks for the video - quite enlightening. (I don't feel so bad now !) Regards Styria
 

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Seeing that we are onto this "BLACK" thing, I thought I'd drag up this particular thread - I am hoping this is it....

CL-Klasse Black-Series
 
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Seeing that we are onto this "BLACK" thing, I thought I'd drag up this particular thread - I am hoping this is it....

CL-Klasse Black-Series

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