11 Jul 2008
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Edition
While the overdone SLR McLaren is finally going out of production, Mercedes-Benz is putting out the SL65 AMG Black Edition to take its place for a while. Powered by a twin-turbo 6.0-litre V12, it is one serious performance machine, even if it only comes with an automatic transmission.
The turbo V12 makes 661 hp at 5400 rpm, while torque is limited to 999 Nm. Weight has been reduced by adding a carbon-fibre bonnet, fenders and trunk, along with deleting the retractable hard-top in favour of a fixed carbon-fibre roof with an integrated roll cage. Weighing in at 1874 kg, the car can do the 0-100 kph run in 4 seconds, with a top speed of 318 kph.
A total of seven vents spread about the front end are used as air intakes for V12. The standard gearbox is a 5-speed automatic with AMG Speedshift software. The car also comes with a retractable rear spoiler for high-speed stability.
The interior is largely similar to the standard SL65 AMG, with the most noticeable differences being the heavily-bolstered racing seats.
Priced at US$ 320,000 in the United States, expect local prices to be closer to Dhs 1.3 million. The car is debuting at the upcoming 2008 Paris Auto Show.
by Don Raj, on July 11 2008 @ 11:45 am
not worth buying…..1.3 million
by Justin, on July 11 2008 @ 11:46 am
For a car costin 1.3 million.. isnt a 0-100 time of 4 secs a lil disappointing?
by thatsit(mohamad), on July 11 2008 @ 2:18 pm
hehehehe are u serious man…
1.3 million what…
this car has a 6 liters engine and a turbo charging system and its giving 750 hp before reducing to 661…this is Sh*t..give it to porsche and look what they will do…i think they are gettin infected from the american manufacturers…
by ali, on July 11 2008 @ 10:17 pm
super car but its price so high.corvette zr1 is close to it,so y buy merc sl65?
by maani, on July 12 2008 @ 9:06 am
love that hot and sexy car…
price kill me
by Don Raj, on July 12 2008 @ 12:38 pm
Ferrari F430 or Merc SL65 AMG Black
Price almost similar
by Joe, on July 14 2008 @ 4:16 am
Ouch, killer lookin machine! beeeauuuty!
by Fadi, on July 22 2008 @ 8:20 am
320,000$.. why?.. Looks nice and everything.. but not worth the money..
by nabeel, on July 25 2008 @ 6:53 pm
for 660hp ,0 to 100 (4 SECONDS) IS slow and the top speed of 318 is less.the z06 which is 505 hp does the o to 100 time in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 320 kmh.Dissaponting from mercedes.