It needs to lose the wing but other then that this thing is sweet as hell!

Over the past year we have seen numerous spy photos and videos of the SL 65 AMG Black Series, but besides an Autoweek story last month, nothing concrete in terms of specifications has emerged, until now. After a select group of journalists were given a sneak peek at the New York Auto Show last month with specific embargo restrictions, MotorTrend online edition is one of the first to come forth.

In an effort to put the SL 65 AMG Black Series into perspective for their American audience, MotorTrend makes a laughable analogy, which compares a road going hyper sports car to a professional race car that can barely get out of it's own way, “the SL65 AMG Black Series is roughly akin to the SL65 AMG what a Dodge Charger Nextel Cup car is to a Dodge Charger SRT-8.” Surely, taken out of context, but the comparison is somewhat out of place.

Fine wine versus wine cooler debate aside, the SL 65 AMG gets put on a weight loss program which results in 6.1 pounds per horsepower as opposed to the 7.7-pounds from the standard SL 65 AMG. No details have been provided about how Mercedes extracted a conservative 66 hp for a total of 670 hp from the 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12, although it is most likely from an engine management upgrade plus some light-weight internal engine components. Capable of 220 mph but electronically limited to 186 mph (300 km/h), 0-60 mph arrives in less than 4.0 seconds.

The weight loss continues with carbon fiber body panels such as the hood, fenders and roof. Simultaneously, the entire chassis benefits from more rigidity as a result of the fixed roof as well as the removal of additional components and high strength chassis reinforcements (88 pounds worth) that comes with the folding roof of the SL 65 AMG. Other sprinkles of carbon fiber are found in a rear diffuser and boot lid spoiler which provides approximately 77 pounds of additional downforce. In total, 570 pounds are relieved for a kerb weight of 4080 pounds.

The interior gets stripped out with no back seat, carbon fiber shell racing seats and racing steering wheel.

For the suspension, electro-hydraulic Active Body Control dampener units get tossed in the bin in favor of adjustable coilover spring/struts. Naturally, carbon-ceramic brakes will be included along with lightweight forged alloy one-piece wheels wrapped in 265/35ZR-19 (front), 325/30ZR-20 (rear) Dunlop Maxx GT tires.

With only 350 units to be sold worldwide, the SL Black Series is expected to make its public debut at the German Grand Prix in July with deliveries commencing in 2009.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080416.004/mercedes-sl-65-black-series-first-details-emerge

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I'm not gonna lie, it's pretty sweet, but since when did the SL ever have a backseat? Not since the R107 right???

I'm not gonna lie, it's pretty sweet, but since when did the SL ever have a backseat? Not since the R107 right???

I don't think it's a back seat. My grandpop had a 1999 SL500 and it looked the same as this one does. There were two little storage compartments on the floor but one of them was filled up with the optional sub for the stereo

Even in spite of my dislike for Mercedes, I must grudgingly admit that this car is sex on wheels. Kudos to the design team. :drool:

The strangest part about AMG is that the German phonetic pronounciation is Aye eM G@y.

F*** me sideways, that is badass! And I'm positive that wing is there for a good reason.

I can't wait until they come out with the S320 AMG Black Series. :lildevil: :sneaky:

F*** me sideways, that is badass! And I'm positive that wing is there for a good reason.
I'm sure it is but it still doesn't change that fact that it's goofy looking

I usually love AMG designs but I'm very hot and cold with this one. There are certain angles where I'm not liking it much and others look amazing...

Those wheels are crazy.

Your better off with a SL63. Much less expensive and better handling.

That space in the back is a luggage shelf. There are built in seatbelt like straps that come pull out to secure stuff. Kinda stupid, but it's the only real place to put stuff when the top's down.

I can't help but think how much Cadillac needs something like this...

Sexy :drool:

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Your better off with a SL63. Much less expensive and better handling.

That space in the back is a luggage shelf. There are built in seatbelt like straps that come pull out to secure stuff. Kinda stupid, but it's the only real place to put stuff when the top's down.

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Funny ass movie lol

Your better off with a SL63. Much less expensive and better handling.

That space in the back is a luggage shelf. There are built in seatbelt like straps that come pull out to secure stuff. Kinda stupid, but it's the only real place to put stuff when the top's down.First off, there is no way an SL63 will outhandle this. And there will be no top down. At least not on that car...

Id hit it.

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It is pretty bad ass. Not a huge fan of Mercedes however. I'd take an XLR-V and mod the hell out of it before I got the Merc.

If I had the cash, there would be one in my drive....that car is just plain sweet.

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MB knows how to make badass super sports
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