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As was the case prior to unveiling of the 2009 SL-Class, Mercedes recently granted a sneak peak of the new SL65 AMG Black Series to a limited group of journalists, finally ending speculation as to what the future holds for the model.
According to Inside Line - the first publication to detail their look at the SL65 Black - power for the new model will be abundant, with output from the 6.0-Liter twin turbo V12 being boosted to a staggering 670 horsepower. Peak torque will remain unchanged at 738 lb-ft, while two new Sport shift programs in tandem with the SL's five-speed automatic transmission will produce gearshifts in a mere 250 milliseconds.
In terms of weight savings - a hallmark of the AMG's Black Series - the list of changes is extensive. Gone is the retractable roof; airbag suspension setup; Active Body Control system and standard trunk, hood, front fenders and bumpers. Instead, a fixed roof with fully integrated roll cage, a steel coil suspension system and numerous carbon fiber body components all serve to reduce the SL65 AMG Black's weight by some 570 pounds, giving the SL a power-to-weight ratio of 1 horsepower per 6.1 pounds.
How exactly does this translate into real world performance? Zero to sixty time for the model is said to be below 4 seconds, while top speed weighs in at more-than-suitable 198 mph.
If you're interested,
only 350 units of the Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series will be built, with pricing projected to be more than $225,000. For more info, head over to Inside Line for the full details.
And before I go, a special thanks to both Monk and Filo, both of whom were kind enough to send us the tips. As always gentlemen, we sincerely appreciate it.
[UPDATE: Autocar.co.uk has also published an article detailing the SL65 AMG Black Series, with specific measurements of the model given. According to Autocar, front and rear axles have been increased to 1639mm and 1666mm, respectively; and the car itself is 4589mm long, 1960mm wide and 1286mm tall. For the sake of comparison, that's 57mm longer, 133mm wider and 12mm lower than a standard SL.]
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