The upcoming
SL65 AMG Black Series seems to be so powerful and dynamic, it may well overtake Daimler's current flagship, the mighty
Mercedes-Benz SLR supercar.
Posted by: nektotigra on 17/04/08 Created in cooperation with
Mercedes' private tuning studio, the
SL65 AMG Black Series will feature a souped-up version of the V12 6.0-liter bi-turbo engine we have already seen on the new
SL65 AMG.
Capable of developing impressive 670hp and 1000Nm of torque (compare that to standard
SLR McLaren's 626hp and 780Nm,) the V12 will provide the car with impressive 2.76kg / hp power to weight ratio resulting in zero to 60mph acceleration time of less than four seconds. With such an enormous amount of power handy, the
SL65 AMG Black Series will have a practical top speed of 220mph (354 km/h), although on the production version it will be limited by safer 186mph (299 km/h), which is still faster than some plains can travel.
To achieve this, almost fantastic, power to weight ratio,
AMG's engineers had to replace some metal parts, such as SL65's folding roof, hood, rear-lip spoiler and diffuser, with carbon-fiber and other lightweight materials. After this extensive liposuction, the vehicle's shed about 570lbs (258kg).
Only 350
Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series coupes will be built when the car enters production early next year.
Photos:
Mercedes SL63 AMG
See also: Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG tuned by Carlsson
