Author: autoblogger , posted July 11, 2008 at 8:16 AM – 141 CommentsFinally, the Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series is official.The specs: a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12, 1,870 kilos (250 kilos lighter), 670 hp (instead of 612) and the well-known 1000 Nm of torque…The torque is limited, without this limitation 1200 Nm is available.The SL65 BS goes to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 320 km/h.The car will debut in Paris at the end of this summer, with sales starting in 2009. Check out the gallery for a stack of delicious pictures of this monster!A sensational look, performance at the highest level thanks to large-scale weight savings and particularly exclusive: this is the new Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series.The new thoroughbred sports coupé was developed from motorsport and is powered by a six-litre AMG V12 biturbo engine, which produces 493 kW/670 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque.Developed in the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO, this powerful two-seater coupé continues the successful Black Series range of Mercedes-Benz performance brand AMG.Even when stationary, the new Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG radiates pure power.The wide wheel arches, the folding rear spoiler and the rear with diffusers are a reference to motorsport, in which the model originates.After all, Mercedes-Benz AMG has been successful in racing for more than 40 years and the SL 65 AMG Black Series is a reminder of successful AMG racing cars such as the current C-Class from the DTM or the CLK-GTR from the FIA GT series from 1997.Large cooling openings at the front and in the bonnet reveal the enormous power of the twelve-cylinder AMG engine.From its 5,980 cc displacement, the V12 engine produces 493 kW/670 hp at 5400 rpm.Maximum torque is electronically limited to 1,000 Nm between 2,200 and 4,200 rpm.Without a limiter, the engine, which is made by hand according to AMG's "one man-one engine" principle, would reach a maximum torque of 1,200 Nm.With this performance, the SL 65 AMG Black Series is the most powerful AMG model to date.The engine in the SL 65 AMG Black Series differs from the engine in the regular SL 65 AMG due to newly developed turbochargers, which ensure a better air flow and therefore more power at all speeds.The newly designed mufflers for the exhaust system reduce the back pressure of the exhaust gases and also contribute to more power.These dampers also provide the typical AMG twelve-cylinder sound.The charge air cooler, now 30 percent more powerful, and the improved cooling system ensure that the power remains available not only during an extremely dynamic driving style, but also at high outside temperatures.As would be expected with such impressive power and torque, the performance is top notch.With a standing start, the SL 65 AMG Black Series takes just 3.9 seconds to sprint from 0-100 km/h.Top speed is electronically limited to 320 km/h.At just 2.64 kg/hp at a weight of 1,770 kg, the SL 65 AMG Black Series has a particularly favorable horsepower-to-weight ratio.The model is 250 kg lighter than the regular SL 65 AMG.This is partly due to the use of strong yet light carbon fiber composite materials for the 14 cm wider front fenders, the front bumper and spoiler with the visible splitter, the hood and the tailgate.The roof is also made of carbon fiber and is equipped with a built-in roll bar.Because the well-known SL vario-roof has been omitted from the SL 65 AMG Black Series, the roofline is now much flatter.The carbon fiber rear spoiler automatically deploys at speeds above 120 km/h, reducing lift on the rear axle at high speeds.Especially in view of the outstanding performance of the SL 65 AMG Black Series, the car is equipped with a five-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS automatic transmission, which transfers the power to the rear wheels.You can choose from four different positions, “C”, “S”, “M1” and “M2”.In the latter position, gear changes are made 25 percent faster than in the “M1” position.An AMG sports suspension with adjustable coil springs and three-speed ESP ensures excellent road holding and maximum driving pleasure in all conditions.With its 9.5-inch AMG light-alloy wheels and special SportMaxx GT tires from the exclusive DTM tire supplier Dunlop, the SL 65 AMG Black Series performs well on the road and on the track.Of course, the equipment is also of a high standard.Nappa leather, Alcantara and carbon fiber dominate the interior.The AMG instrument panel has been completely redesigned, as well as the black-colored speedometer with a scale that runs up to 360 km/h and the white rev counter, on which four built-in LEDs indicate when the best moment is to change gear.The SL 65 AMG Black Series has been extensively tested under the most diverse conditions.From fast tracks like the Nürburgring in Germany and Nardo in Italy to wind tunnel tests, test drives at high temperatures and in the winter cold of the Arctic Circle and crash tests.The first cars will be delivered to customers in November of this year, seven units will be destined for the Dutch market.Prices will be announced later.amg, black series, Mercedes, SL, sl65What a beautiful thing.That Jeremy Clarkson absolutely loves the "smaller" Black Series, hope this one is just as good.I have to spend my 25 million won yesterday on something….ps.Soon homemade photos of this car on autojunkThis is seriously horny… But with those specs, 3.9 sec is a bit disappointing, he will not be able to lose his power optimally (not so crazy with 1000nm torque).The top speed will also be limited.YUMMY!!!@ Racer X seems to me also ID, does anyone know if the black series is mounted on the block.Because I don't think that's the case with a Mercedes.If not, I'd put it up somewhere.Bring on The Stig!What a wicked thing to say…oh well, with fast cars it's not about the looks so I'll say ok but just THICK while I think it's ugly ..What a bowl!That spoiler is way out of the trunk!To compress!Now I have to admit that I like a new Merc.I don't see any seams that indicate a folding roof.Did it have to give way due to the chassis pulverizing monster torque of 1000 Nm?Such a pity .. 'normal SL AMG' can still open the roof.beautiful bowl!driving test soon?!will certainly be blocked and is then optionally available at AMG (also for other models or in the optional performance package)I think it's a beautiful brutal car, I just don't understand how the thing can weigh almost 1900 kg!I think you're going to notice taking corners.We will certainly see it all if ASV makes one available to autoblog ;)1870 kilos??they could have been a bit more generous with the carbon than :P Also think that you should actually buy a Black Series in black, otherwise it's just wrong… I assume that the Nm limitation dr can be optionally removed?Nice to see that thing bend at the traffic light :PThe nose is a bit on the long side unfortunately, it could also pass for a matchbox car :PIt certainly looks super sleek, and 1000nm's phew!But 1870 kilos is damn heavy, I think I can lose a kilo or 500 ;)@Kuyl what do you mean by sper?Lock differential?In my opinion, you can't really generate better figures on a rear-wheel drive car.I'm thinking of a number of cars that are under that era and those are all 4 wheel drive cars as far as I know...At first glance it doesn't remind me of a Merc.Don't ask me why.The more pictures I look at the more beautiful it gets, I just can't get used to those rims.They would definitely lose weight.Another funny thing.@autoblog, are you aware that you don't mention a price in the article?:PI've never been a spoiler and widening fanatic, but I think this is a success, just give it to me!Lift really thick!Too bad about that spoiler because then the top speed would be much higher.I mean,.. a BMW M6 with 507 hp goes 334 kmh!This BS is not beautiful but just as brutal as the Omen!Perfect!Beautiful car!One of the cleanest to come out lately.Beast is indeed a correct name for this car….But a coachbuild based on this car, that would be cool!Because no matter how big I think this car is, I can't call it beautiful...way too rough!that's no more merc except for the badge.It does look shorter/smaller.At least the roof can still be opened!)wow!What a power!I continue to find it heavy, but I still want to have a good time :pThis is really a monster yes… Damn that looks is fat and probably very brutal.. I like !t@ tinus and sjaak: You're not going to race with an open roof, are you?!!:?:|@ Tinus There is no folding roof in it, due to weight and such….Reminds me what the tuner Koenig did with the SL in the 80s.Also wide wheel arches, turbos and large wing.I think the smaller wing fits better.That would be weird… racing with an open roof.Ferrari 599GTB does 3.7s and 330 km/h top and weighs 1690 kg.In addition, a standard 65amg already costs more than 3 tons, so it will probably go towards 4.It looks brutal, but it remains an SL.@RR V8 Of course a differential.How about a Sperrend Window?And there are many more cars that are rear wheel drive and faster.Best example McLaren F1 3.2 sec.And a lock certainly helps to improve acceleration, the forces are better distributed so that the power is better transferred to the ground.nice car, but have you seen the 5th picture yet?from the side.It doesn't really look that good.@kuyl, Did I say a limited slip differential doesn't help with acceleration?That sarcasm hasn't gone away with you, has it, little one?But oh yeah, the McLaren… tkxA bit over the top in my opinion.But brutal of course.Only the performance is a bit disappointing, then again, 670 horses and 1870 kg, can be right.July 11, 2008 at 9:36 AM @Kuyl what do you mean by sper?Lock differential?In my opinion, you can't really generate better figures on a rear-wheel drive car.@kuyl yes, and are you going to mock that?Class boy!By the way, you don't have a debut, you experience that.(somewhere in the message it says that he will have his debut in Paris… experience I mean of course) ;) No thanks.Too bad there's only a five-speed in it.7 for the Netherlands…..not really uberpremium, but again first rate.Everything is fine, except for the color and the rims.That color is really boring.And for those rims: This was a sublime moment for those dirty vane/propeller rims (which you very occasionally see on a CLS)!Unfortunately.Continue to fill out the order form….:-|@damster, In the USA it will cost USD 320,000… So with the current exchange rate… 202000euro!no money :P@kuyl yes, and are you going to mock that?Class boy!Have you been talked out of it and then we get these kinds of hopeless actions?Don't talk shit like that.@Kuyl, are you still mocking?That class of yours is getting duller by the second.It might help if you stay on topic...and all this because I asked if you meant differential lock….Thick bowl.Looks a lot better than the normal SLThose rims belong more on a pholyester expanded civic .. For the rest I find it strange that only the front has changed.Seems like a sjonnie has converted an old model.Just like a bora with a wave front :Dreally awesome this!gross thing!if they can build all those sls like this“Just do it to me”” those Mercedes are getting nice and brutal, cfr.C63 AMG and now this blush very fat!rims have a little bit of a ronny contentThose American tanks often do the 0 to 100 sprint in 3 seconds .. That seems like wishful thinking on the part of the Americans if it goes to 100 in 3.9 seconds.I think it's a really beautiful tank.So many horsepower and nm's that you can see!!In race trim (minus a lot of horsepower) this could be a lovely little racer..wow this is just brutalOoh… Me wanna!:D What a brutal thing to say.Unbelievable, even I can't get around that.He is thick and tough without being very striking or aso.What a sweet, not normal eh.I would also like one in white.Is it an automatic spoiler that is mounted?Or am I just looking at the pictures.Tough box, think that AMG has taken a good road with the blackserious.Now there is still a serious answer to come from the BMW and Audi camp.funny, 210 hp more but not really significantly faster than the 8c.7 are delivered to the Dutch market…Tragic car.Costs 4 (?) times more than a Nissan GT-R but is no faster.The engine torque must be limited because otherwise the automatic transmission can no longer handle it.And if they develop a 5.6, or 7-speed that can handle 1200 nm or more: completely useless because the rear wheels can barely convert that mountain of torque into propulsion.And that weight…….the number that is mentioned is the manufacturer's specification.If AutoBild tests it, there will really be a significantly higher number on the scale, I guess.(I'll leave out the Johnny & Anita spoiler package for now).mistake, the press release states this: with a weight of 1.770 kg, the SL 65 AMG n has 1870 kg in the text of autoblog :D, but again a beautiful car, a pity that it was not yet present at the amg driving academy: )A few things: – beautiful car, and that while I'm not entirely on the design of MB.– that couple oh my god, I don't know any diesel car that equals that.– the weight: 1870 kg, and then 250 kg lighter than its predecessor.Made of lead, uranium?@David38: Johnny and Anita are also very happy to see the spoiler package on the GT-R!Nice car.But if it's worth it's money… When will the videos come out???@ David38, on paper it may not be faster than the nissan GT-R, to 100 then, but with that 1000 Nm it will be faster in all other areas in practice… trust me…didn't know that autoblog.nl was an erotic website these days…?@mercedes R driver: you knew that ;) http://www.autoblog.nl/archive/category/girls/this also explains why internet was down this morning….I think the press release really says 1770 kilos: ”With only 2.64 kg/hp at a weight of 1770 kg, the SL 65 AMG Black Series has a particularly favorable horsepower-to-weight ratio.”Who's wrong?@ Sjaak If I were a rapper I would say: dissssst!!@technopatat & cheese dippers: it is 1870 kg, this is also stated in the English and German press release, think that something went wrong with the importer with translation…I have to admit… what a brutal fry!Has anyone noticed that the start/stop engine button is upside down?or was the person who uploaded the pictures still a little drunk?If the Devil would drive a car it would be with this monster :dAnd this must be better than a Porsche Turbo, GT3, GT3 rs and GT2??I don't think so eh :pAMG Black Series rulezzz saysBehold, my new favorite car. :)I'm speechless, it's that brutal!:Dmy mouth falls open..weight 1860 kg.. a bit on the high side..and 3.9sec at 100… :S on the slow side if I may be honest]for the almost 1 million euros that you have to pay for it… BUT what is that F*CKING BEAUTIFULpfff… 2Ton weight almost for a supersport 2 seater… Is just a tuned johhnybakGive the guys at AMG a little freedom and you get this… Visually overwhelming.:-)But now the conscience question:If you pay around 4 tons for a pimped SL.Are you a schmuck or dumb ass?!I think the horsepower is quite disappointing.a V12 Twin Turbo .. in my opinion should be able to easily reach the 750 ..a v12 from the enzo is unblown with 660 HP and AMG with dr turbos and the junk 670 well if those turbos are only 10 HP let them off and you have less weight again (I hear you think Saleen S7 twin turbo 750HP)robin, learn the technique first then we'll talkWow, he turned out more brutal than I thought :|Too bad he has to give space to the SLR (limited top) :PNo, if the devil drove a car he would drive a Diablo ;)pfff what an ugly toddebak..After the clk black series I had the hope for an equally or nicer car, but this.. Was this styled by someone of 11??And for what it should cost, I'd rather buy a Porsche GT2 and a Cayenne GTS, because it will be ridiculously expensivefind the front view more beautiful than viewed from the back .... especially that thing where the towbar is in a normal car .... very vague, must be aero.otherwise an absolute cannon!pornMan !Just have goosebumps man ... what a cool car!Unbelieveable !Not a Mercedes fan, but this beats everything!Really very thick .Ferrari performance in combination with the solidity of a benz.what more could you want.Can you see it?lol Sacha for the occasion in golf ball outfit who happily jumps into this beast and rearranges the golf course parking lot with some well placed black stripes.SL 65 AMG Black Series Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGnO2TAnC_wExterior http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3ORmfIFYx0 Interior http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRcoI97NPbEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13tB_ejHKo8250 kilos lighter and still look thicker!!!What a beautiful car!!!!Is it a bird?!No.Is it a plane?!Not at all….but it sure looks like it!Bizarre video, sounds really like an airplane that thing.Yes, but that's the adjective for it.Didn't seem that interesting to me to mention that too.@Rick2 and Sasha, Why would this car cost 400,000 euros here when autoblog.com reports that the SL65 BS will cost USD 320,000 in the USA (In short, that's about € 200,000).Then you order one in America and have it imported…?With import duties etc you really don't pay double…There is a limited number of cars going to America.I'd be surprised if you can get one.@Wo0ody: Sorry.I am not rich…@Rick dos: So if you want and can buy nice expensive toys then you don't track?Dutchman.@BMW M335D: Import then (if you can find one) will be €200,000 + 19% import duties and BPM.You'll be close to that $400K in no time.@Sacha: seemed like a fun one for the Autoblog test….although we have to be careful not to make Bavo videos of course, so no moustache, pipe, wigs etc. Just your own clothes with a “Golfball touch” and then dig out the parking lot of the golf club with that SL ;)No, no, if you want and can buy nice expensive toys and then you buy this car THEN you don't track.Let's face it, 4 tons for what is no more than a dressy SL?!Come on.Philanthropist.@Rick dos: Buying such a car does have a big advantage…… you no longer have to open your fly in the pub to claim that you have the largest ;)I didn't have to anyway.;)@Rick Dos: I also think it's a ridiculous amount of money, but unlike you, I give others their toys without having to judge them.@Rick &W0o0dy: I wouldn't buy this one anytime soon either.For such money I save a bit and I would buy this even ridiculously more expensive car:@Rick dos: Duh, what are you driving again?Just like with this SL, no-one believes you but at least you drive a big ass car!@Rick dos: You always leave your fly open in the pub?Well, if you believe it YOURSELF, right?No, I always wear very tight Spendex pants in the bar.Then everyone can see it!:D@Sacha: they don't get rid of them on the paving stones, it seems….Mercedes-Benz SLR neu ohne zul .sofort EXPORTPREIS375000,- —http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/showDetails.html?id=63793823&__lp=7&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=price.consumerGrossEuro&sortOption.sortOrder=DESCENDING&makeModelVariant1.makeId=17200&makeModel&makeVariant115delsearch&makeModelModel searchInFreetext=false&vehicleCategory=Car&segment=Car&siteId=GERMANY&negativeFeatures=EXPORT&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&customerIdsAsString=&lang=de&pageNumber=4If you pay 80 mille down then you only have to tick off some installments for 5 years….practically for nothing, lol.@Rick dos: I even allow people to drive BMWs with full conviction.I don't get it, but I don't judge either.@w0o0dy: Of course I want a Roadster!@Sacha: it says it's a roadster….Anyway… if you pay a ton down and spend about 2 grand for 60 months, that Roadster is yours!http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/showDetails.html?scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=price.consumerGrossEuro&sortOption.sortOrder=DESCENDING&makeModelVariant1.makeId=17200&makeModelVariant1.modelId=115&makeModelsearch&InModelText1. Car&segment=Car&siteId=GERMANY&negativeFeatures=EXPORT&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&customerIdsAsString=&lang=de&id=62531790&tabNumber=6&dartPrice=425,000&dartPrepayment=85,000&dartDuration_60&DC_Datyxa=But you do judge whether they are rich or poor.Then put on some tights right away, super manly!No, because then people will pass judgment on me in advance!And that's just not fair and not fun either!:D :P@Rick: “…But you do judge whether they are rich or poor…”Now you're getting some things mixed up.If someone buys a $400,000 car, I conclude or conclude that they are rich.That is not a judgment, that is establishing a fact (namely depositing €400,000) and attaching a conclusion to it (he must be rich).Although 'rich' can be defined more closely, I think that is correct according to the standard.Moreover, rich is a quantitative definition and therefore not a value judgment.Doesn't say anything about that person, but what that person has.Calling someone a 'schmuck' or 'dumb ass' for buying this $400,000 car is judgmental.Schmuck or dumb ass are qualitative indications and therefore a value judgment.If you get those two things mixed up, that explains a lot of bullshit you wrote down here in the past ;-)By the way, that BMW was a joke.I understand that people drive a BMW.The ones I've driven (8 and 10-cylinders) drive quite nicely.@w0o0dy: Ah, I didn't realize it was a roadster.Bargain!Although I have agreed with myself not to buy a car as long as I live in NL and as long as the BPM is still effective.So that will have to wait a while.Can I save money in advance?Nice try, but in response to my question that should not be taken seriously (but that aside) you give a third option in my judgment, namely;Empire.Anyway, we're going to have a serious discussion on something that was nothing more than a spasm.@Rick dos: I would also say if my arguments were gone: Funny!Damm and I were already looking forward to a bitchfight….And now my favourite:is also a video of:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGnO2TAnC_whttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRcoI97NPbEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3ORmfIFYx0Very thick bowl.SLR killer?!Redline at 6000rpm?wtf!1870kg is very heavy for such an extreme diet on the outside at least.And only 200 units will be built.Could it really not be lighter???2.5 hundred kilos off and you had a real winner!I'd say about 500lbs off.This must really hurt at McLaren.Much tougher than the SLR.damn what and bake I just can't take my eyes off it it is a bit heavy I think if you take another 200 kilos off it is completely ready for useboy looks does it embut motor what a snitch!!!!in 1998, nissan skyline already made a car that was on the 300 kmh in 3.7 seconds!! 920 hp from a 3 liter V6 and 4 wheel drive too and also adjustable so if you want to cruisy through the city then of course you put your adjustment is not for performance!!!and available pimped and licked for only 80,000 euros@moari With at least 3 days warranty?I really want it!!!This car is just super brutal.The price doesn't even matter anymore.People who can afford such a car probably already have a small army of expensive cars spread over a handful of holiday homes in all countries that are somewhat attractive to spend a holiday in.Whether this car will cost 3 tons or 5 tons probably doesn't even matter much for the sales figures.In fact: since it is a 'limited edition', all copies will be sold anyway.The only thing MB has to watch out for (and if you ask me they haven't met this already) is that they won't sail in the fairway of the SLR.But on the other hand, which brand does not sooner or later surpass its own super sports car?(I'm looking here at Porsche with the excellent GT2, which also leaves the Carrera in its shirt on a track).You buy a car like this with feeling not with your mind, so the question of whether someone is 'stupid' to buy such a car is not an issue to me (in addition, this person would be so 'stupid' that he earns enough just to be able to miss 4 tons?!).@Moari: a car that reaches 300 km/h in 3.7 seconds?In short: lies.In addition, you then have a horrible car that needs a complete engine overhaul every 250 kilometers (if you even make it to 250 km).In addition, you should no longer be allowed to sell such a car in the EU with the current emission safety requirements.PS.I would rather have this SL than an SLR, never really had it on the SLR ;)@Moari what a loser you are, this motor easily lasts three tons and reaches this speed.Superb car and technique.edit: turn off caps lock firstthat car is really cool…!!!that car is really cool…!!!You must log in to post a comment.© 2004 – 2022 Autoblog Powered by Truer than North