Exposed! Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series spied naked
by Noah Joseph on Apr 18th 2008 at 7:58AM 
From all the details and disguised spy-shots, we knew the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series would look the business. But dang! The newest Black Series model was recently spied running "look at me" laps around the Nürburgring in a blazing white paint job.
We've already had several opportunities to give you the specs on the next supercar from Mercedes-Benz, and by now you should have them committed to memory if not tattooed on your forearm. To recap the salient points, we're talking 670 hp out of AMG's twin-turbo V12, a 570-lb weight-loss program and carbon fiber everything. A few more details to add to the picture: shift times on the five-speed automatic have been reduced down to 250 milliseconds – not quite Ferrari SuperFast territory, but not bad for a torque-converter – on one of two sport-shift settings, while the active suspension that replaces the standard model's air suspension will likewise get two programs of its own. Unfortunately, word has it that the carbon-fiber racing buckets won't make it Stateside due to a lack of side airbags. Oh, and that fixed carbon fiber roof? Apparently saving weight was only part of the reason. The other was that the folding roof mechanism reportedly wouldn't fit between the Black Series' steamroller rear tires. Yeah.
UPDATE: We've since been informed that these are actually spy shots that have been Photoshopped to show what the car's bodywork might look like.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
matt 8:06AM (4/18/2008)
that car is white.
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h8rain 9:35AM (4/18/2008)
Every time I see an article about that model, I keep expecting a ..... well ....... black car.
But I guess it is just a name. Maybe like the Lewis Black edition :)
In2uition 8:28AM (4/18/2008)
Those pictures are touched up, computer enhanced imagery...
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Nick 10:01AM (4/18/2008)
Definitely a photoshop!
thedriver 8:30AM (4/18/2008)
Unreal. 670 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque, a 571lb diet and you guys are focusing on the pictures? Thats a badass car.
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PAT 8:34AM (4/18/2008)
That is an awesome car! The numerous cosmetic and other upgrades really make it a totally different looking SL. Although, if I could afford something in, which I am sure is around Ferrari territory, I would have to opt for the stallion.
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Quattroporte 9:42AM (4/18/2008)
Don't forget if you want that Ferrari now (instead of in 2-3 years) you'll be paying a substanitial markup over MSRP. Also, after you check the boxes for the options you want you probably could have bought an SLK55 to go with your SL65.
An F430 Spider starts @ $201,213, but this one is selling for $334,900
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/Search/DRauSearchDetails.aspx?itemid=479337
But who am I kidding, I'd take the Ferrari too.
Quattroporte 9:49AM (4/18/2008)
Actually, the SLK55 was a bad example. You probably would want something practical like a C63 Estate.
John 8:43AM (4/18/2008)
Uhh, these look like PS'd renderings of what the car is thought to look like under the camo...
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chris 9:24AM (4/18/2008)
I'd drive it. If only it was competitively priced.
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Josiah 9:34AM (4/18/2008)
If you think this is overpriced, where does that leave the SLR?
I'm not really thrilled with this package though. It's part of the current "let's see how many cars we can cram our v12 in to" mentality infecting the top German brands. And according to Autoblog it will be using a conventional 5 speed (can't be true)
They should call this car "What the SL65 AMG should have been". Why two models so close in specs? Oh yeah ... 'because people will pay'.
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PAT 9:56AM (4/18/2008)
Have they given us an MSRP yet? I was just speculating earlier.
Bryan 11:19AM (4/18/2008)
I happen to like when they decide to cram a 12 cylinder monster into everything. I just checked the 12 cylinder option on a new Fortwo, it will be the ultimate lightweight high power car! :)
almost Dr. G.. 10:15AM (4/18/2008)
where are the bmw fanboys? seems like merc has the upper hand on $120k+ cars..
this is a stunner! ill never be able to afford such a thing!!
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Toy Yoda 11:20AM (4/18/2008)
Maybe they should make a cloth top version instead of a convertible hard top, and perhaps that will fit? I do like convertibles.
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and 4:58AM (4/21/2008)
It says "Illustration" under the picture, and it definitely is.
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Nick Wilcox 9:00PM (4/18/2008)
Hey guys... I did these illustrations, and yes they are illustrations... not photos. The guys at AutoBlog need to read the entire article ;)
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Ryan 11:26AM (4/19/2008)
Just a technical correction. While the AMG SL’s have reprogrammed Active Body Control suspension, the “standard” SL’s still have the all hydraulic system. If there is any “air” in the system, it should be bled immediately. :)
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Anon 1:01PM (4/20/2008)
Let me make sure I have this straight: 670HP and an automatic? Not semi-auto?
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