The New Mercedes SL Black Series Unveiled

merve_extreme · 11th July 2008, 11:23

Here it is — the interim heir to the Mercedes Benz SLR’s throne. With the McLaren-Mercedes supercar heading out of production, Daimler is rolling out the most powerful and sporty SL ever — the SL 65 AMG Black Series. It will be the most hardcore ‘Benz on the market until the eventual arrival of the SLC über coupe.

As with previous Black Series offerings from Mercedes-Benz, the SL65 AMG Black Series promises supercar performance, thanks to large quantities of power and a lighter curb weight.
Mercedes engineers were able to wring out an extra 57 horsepower from the car’s twin-turbo 6.0L V12 — bringing total output to a monstrous 661 horsepower (20 more than the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition). But despite the bump in horsepower, the engine’s torque rating remains the same at 738 lb-ft.
Power is sent through Mercedes’ five-speed automatic, which is able to shift in as little as 250 milliseconds. As with the car’s suspension, the automatic transmission has two different sport settings.
The SL also went on a hefty diet to become the SL65 AMG Black Series. Through the extensive use of carbon fiber in the car’s front fenders, hood and new fixed roof, the SL shed about 570 pounds — bringing its curb weight down to a still rather portly 4,080 pounds. Of note, the decision to make the roof a fixed unit wasn’t strictly a weight-saving measure — it simply wouldn’t fit in its retracted position because of the car’s steamroller rear tires.
To round out the performance package, Mercedes also equipped the SL Black Series with a new adjustable suspension, a wider track, larger brakes, a deployable rear spoiler and a lower hood.
Inside the SL Black Series, the car features carbon fiber shell racing seats, a flat bottom steering wheel and plenty of Alcantara. The SL’s back seat has also been removed to save weight. However, the carbon fiber seats won’t make it to the U.S. as they do not have side airbags.
The SL65 AMG Black Series is expected to hit the U.S. market next year — in white, black, red and silver — with a price tag north of $300,000.

Source: Leftlane News and AutoBlog

ajmat · 11th July 2008, 11:30

I love it, evil personified

sujaylahiri · 11th July 2008, 11:32

Looks like this is gonna be Jeremy Clarkson's new favourite car. Can't wait to see it on Top Gear.

VJ_MAVRICK · 11th July 2008, 11:33

Wow ! it looks awesome and neat.

hillram · 11th July 2008, 12:09

Man what a beauty...must compliment Merc from every angle.

Dippy · 11th July 2008, 12:40

Look at it and it says . I am FAST. Awesome car. I just love it and what more, you can use it everyday.

faithless_1984 · 11th July 2008, 12:50

Thats the best looking Merc iv ever seen.!!
The first pic is my desktop background now.

GTO · 11th July 2008, 12:52

Stupendously aggressive....those 660 horses are going to ensure that Merc's sensitive traction control light stays permanently on. AMG should introduce all wheel drive; will help transfer the power in a more *useable* way.

punterccrx8s · 11th July 2008, 13:10

Awesome beast.It looks like hell.I love the new face lift.The old one was quite boring.This looks like it will stand out.

Elito11 · 11th July 2008, 13:55

Awesome! Killer! seductive!!

I wonder of it comes in reeeeeed!

Elito

aaggoswami · 11th July 2008, 13:59

Mercedes-Benz Presents The Mean SL65 AMG Black Series

Its a real beast. Can touch 320 kmph. Engine could be developing 720 bhp, but tuned down to 661bhp.
It has got both, show and GO !

Some more images:

Brabus E V12 · 11th July 2008, 14:15

Now that is amazing! I somehow don't like the wide body stuff on it..neither the spoiler! But the engine would just blow anyone away.

But man this is one mean ride. Love it!

karanraheja · 11th July 2008, 15:13

Wow ! Must say very agressive styling. 660 BHP

!!

ravi@64bhp · 11th July 2008, 15:22

OMG! See this beauty. The curves, I am loving it. Those alloys are crazy-looking.

And the 660 horses

abhinav.gupta88 · 11th July 2008, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by sujaylahiri

Looks like this is gonna be Jeremy Clarkson's new favourite car. Can't wait to see it on Top Gear.

Presently i suppose it is the CLK AMG Black Series.

The car looks awesome and is a killer !

11th July 2008, 11:23	#1
merve_extreme Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	The New Mercedes SL Black Series Unveiled Here it is — the interim heir to the Mercedes Benz SLR’s throne. With the McLaren-Mercedes supercar heading out of production, Daimler is rolling out the most powerful and sporty SL ever — the SL 65 AMG Black Series. It will be the most hardcore ‘Benz on the market until the eventual arrival of the SLC über coupe. As with previous Black Series offerings from Mercedes-Benz, the SL65 AMG Black Series promises supercar performance, thanks to large quantities of power and a lighter curb weight. Mercedes engineers were able to wring out an extra 57 horsepower from the car’s twin-turbo 6.0L V12 — bringing total output to a monstrous 661 horsepower (20 more than the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition). But despite the bump in horsepower, the engine’s torque rating remains the same at 738 lb-ft. Power is sent through Mercedes’ five-speed automatic, which is able to shift in as little as 250 milliseconds. As with the car’s suspension, the automatic transmission has two different sport settings. The SL also went on a hefty diet to become the SL65 AMG Black Series. Through the extensive use of carbon fiber in the car’s front fenders, hood and new fixed roof, the SL shed about 570 pounds — bringing its curb weight down to a still rather portly 4,080 pounds. Of note, the decision to make the roof a fixed unit wasn’t strictly a weight-saving measure — it simply wouldn’t fit in its retracted position because of the car’s steamroller rear tires. To round out the performance package, Mercedes also equipped the SL Black Series with a new adjustable suspension, a wider track, larger brakes, a deployable rear spoiler and a lower hood. Inside the SL Black Series, the car features carbon fiber shell racing seats, a flat bottom steering wheel and plenty of Alcantara. The SL’s back seat has also been removed to save weight. However, the carbon fiber seats won’t make it to the U.S. as they do not have side airbags. The SL65 AMG Black Series is expected to hit the U.S. market next year — in white, black, red and silver — with a price tag north of $300,000. Source: Leftlane News and AutoBlog Attached Thumbnails
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11th July 2008, 11:30	#2
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,860 Thanked: 27,956 Times View My Garage	I love it, evil personified
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11th July 2008, 11:32	#3
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Looks like this is gonna be Jeremy Clarkson's new favourite car. Can't wait to see it on Top Gear.
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11th July 2008, 11:33	#4
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Wow ! it looks awesome and neat.
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11th July 2008, 12:09	#5
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Man what a beauty...must compliment Merc from every angle.
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11th July 2008, 12:40	#6
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,558 Thanked: 2,462 Times	Look at it and it says . I am FAST. Awesome car. I just love it and what more, you can use it everyday.
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11th July 2008, 12:50	#7
faithless_1984 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,575 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	Thats the best looking Merc iv ever seen.!! The first pic is my desktop background now.
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11th July 2008, 12:52	#8
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,512 Thanked: 300,690 Times View My Garage	Stupendously aggressive....those 660 horses are going to ensure that Merc's sensitive traction control light stays permanently on. AMG should introduce all wheel drive; will help transfer the power in a more useable way.
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11th July 2008, 13:10	#9
punterccrx8s BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 760 Thanked: 170 Times	Awesome beast.It looks like hell.I love the new face lift.The old one was quite boring.This looks like it will stand out.
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Elito11 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 509 Thanked: 107 Times	Awesome! Killer! seductive!! I wonder of it comes in reeeeeed! Elito
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aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	Mercedes-Benz Presents The Mean SL65 AMG Black Series Its a real beast. Can touch 320 kmph. Engine could be developing 720 bhp, but tuned down to 661bhp. It has got both, show and GO ! Some more images: Attached Thumbnails
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Brabus E V12 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London/NewDelhi Posts: 392 Thanked: 56 Times	Now that is amazing! I somehow don't like the wide body stuff on it..neither the spoiler! But the engine would just blow anyone away. But man this is one mean ride. Love it!
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karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Wow ! Must say very agressive styling. 660 BHP!!
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ravi@64bhp BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 602 Thanked: 10 Times	OMG! See this beauty. The curves, I am loving it. Those alloys are crazy-looking. And the 660 horses Last edited by ravi@64bhp : 11th July 2008 at 15:41.
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