Only a Japanese company could upgrade a Mercedes Benz SL600 with over a quarter of a million Swarovski crystals and find it stylish, when it was unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this year. Even without the bedazzled treatment the twin turbo SL with its 510 HP V12 can go from 0 to 60 MPH in under 4.5 seconds.
Although still hot off the production line, the Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG is already one of the sportiest models in the German automaker’s luxury car lineup. But for tuners like Kicherer, sporty is not enough, so they started by upping the output to 560 HP.
A short while ago Mercedes Benz was kind enough to bring an SL65 AMG Black Series, the same car that leads F1 cars around the circuit while under caution, to sunny South Florida with the very special special guest Sir Stirling Moss. But even better was that they let us take it for a spin. Watch the video to see what we thought of the nearly 700 HP, twin turbo, carbon fiber clad Mercedes Benz super car.
The stylists at Piecha Design have just released a revised front end for the Mercedes Benz SL. The re-engineered front end has been dubbed the Avalange RS Frontspoiler, and has proven its worth at speeds of over 300 Km/h. Added benefits include built in running lights and Parktronic parking assist sensors.
Mercedes finally revealed the 2009 SL65 AMG Black Series, a model limited to only 200 units for the US market, each priced at $320,000.
The new SL65 AMG Black Series coupe features a carbon-fiber fixed roof, front fenders, hood, trunk lid and front and rear aprons. With all these super-strong, lightweight parts, plus the absence of retractable roof hardware, the car is more than 550 pounds lighter than the standard SL.
Under the hood AMG placed a modified version of the 6.0-liter AMG V12 engine that now delivers 650 horsepower and a staggering 738 pound-feet of torque. Its twin turbochargers are 12 percent larger, passages for intake air and the turbo wastegates have been modified, and the intake air intercooler is 30 percent more efficient. The result is zero-to-60 mph acceleration of only 3.8 seconds, and an electronically limited top speed of 198 mph.
The German-based tuning house wheelsandmore is showing off their latest creation, dubbed the SL-Maxx. The vehicle features a combination of elegance and performance. Not satisfied with the 500 HP from the AMG version, in a similar process as their CL45, the tuners massaged the engine to extract a total of 600 HP and 765 lb-ft of torque.
The Danish Mercedes-Benz tuners, Kleemann have just got their hands on the amazing SL65 AMG Black Series. Their previous therapy for all 6.0 liter AMG cars involved their 65-K1 kit that raised output from 627 HP to 692 HP. With Mercedes’ introduction of a 670 HP V12 Black Series, the tuners decided that they needed something more powerful. Kleemann increased the dosage by developing the 65-K2 kit, raising output to an incredible 720 HP. Thus turning the Black Series into an even more exclusive, ultimate super car.
Using only factory AMG parts, the German tuners at Inden Design have successfully updated a 2005 SL65 AMG to 2008 specifications and beyond. It’s called the White Angel. Sure, the updates give the old car a new appearance, but the real prize is the upgraded turbocharger, which goes beyond the current car’s 604 hp to a total of 680 HP.
The CarlssonSL CK63 RS debuted last year at the Essen Motor Show, but not until today has the German tuning company revealed its official specifications. The first thing that catches your eye is the car’s black matte finish, then you notice the improvements in aerodynamics. Consisting of a re-designed front bumper, new side sills, a rear boot spoiler and a new rear bumper with an upgraded diffuser with integrated exhaust cutouts.
Carlsson also fitted a new braking system along with a new set of 20 inch wheels fitted with Dunlop SP SportMaxx high performance tires.
The interior is even more refined then what you would come to expect from a Mercedes. The Germans use the finest leather to upholster the seats and the highest quality varnish and carbon-fiber accessories.
Under the hood, the V8 engine was boosted to an impressive 600 hp and 705 Nm of torque. Up from 525 horsepower and 630 Nm in the standard SL 63 AMG. All this force propels the German vehicle to 62 mph in just 4.1 seconds while the top speed is limited to 202 mph.
Price: €272,500 (about $350,000 at current rates)
Jay Leno likes to show off his collection. Last time we got to see him do a few burnouts with his first production 2009 Corvette ZR1. Now he’s showing us something a little more for the luxury minded crowd with his 2009 Mercedes SL63 AMG. Enjoy!
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