Posts with tag: SL65

SL65 Black Series And Nissan GT-R Mix It Up

In response to a video posted here showing a straight line race between an 850hp Nissan GT-R and an SL65 AMG Black Series, we present two unmodified examples of the two. With more than a 100-horsepower difference between the GT-R and the SL65 AMG Black Series, there are no prizes for guessing who won. Below is a video of two stock examples of these cars on another course but using the same basic format.

As all enthusiasts know, the GT-R has become the benchmark for affordable performance cars and stock, it offers levels of performance that few cars can match. Although its price of admission is cheap, the Nissan’s maintenance requirements approach those of exotic cars. But as with most Japanese cars, even the Nissan GT-R comes off a mass production line, which cannot be said for the Black Series cars from AMG. Despite looking like a porky old geezer’s car, this SL65 AMG Black Series matches the all-wheel drive GT-R’s acceleration and walks away from there.

Matte Red SL65 AMG Black Series Spotted In Dubai

Looks like its the season for sporty red Mercedes vehicles, as this matte red Black Series SL65 has been spotted in Dubai looking like the hardcore sports car from AMG that it is. Originally produced in a glossy red, this SL65 AMG got its color change through the use of a vinyl wrap. The same treatment was also performed on the owner’s other grocery-getter, a Ferrari 599 GTO.

Despite the matte finish, the car still manages to grab attention by the bucketful, with its black wheels, retactable rear spoiler and undoubtedly aggressively throaty sound. This is produced by the beautiful 670 horsepower biturbo V12 powerplant, which has sadly been abandoned by Mercedes in favor of  more emissions and fuel-friendly mills.

Inden Design Produces Its Vision Of A Black Series Convertible

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Mercedes Benz’s Black Series cars have been the inspiration for numerous tuners since its introduction in 2008 and the Black Series SL65 AMG is no exception. With its carbon fiber roof, body enhancements, upgraded V12 and numerous other performance and styling mods, the Black Series SL65 AMG is a distinct example of how a luxury coupe can be made to perform like a light, high-performance sports car.

One variant of the SL65 that wasn’t produced in Black Series form was the SL65 convertible, and here, German tuner Inden steps in to fill the gap. Starting with a wide body kit that fortifies the haunches of the SL65, the kit goes on to replace the front and rear bumpers, trunk spoiler and side skirts. A hood with twin air vents and blacked-out grill complete the physical transformation. 20-inch wheels with 265/30 front tires and 325/25 rears fill out the wheel arches and complete the decidedly aggressive stance. An Alcantara flat-bottom steering wheel is the only significant interior change, with the same material covering a portion of the instrument panel. Inden then proceeded to remap the SL65’s biturbo V12 to get 680 horsepower from the previous 612. While doing so, the tuner also removed the electronic speed limiter. Suspension height can be lowered 45mm through electronic means and a different exhaust gives the upgraded engine the throaty rumble to match its new looks.

The Domani Motors-Renntech SL65 AMG Black Series

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Ready for a little bit of madness? Some time back, the guys down at Domani Motors were able to get their hands on an SL65 AMG Black Series, and put it in their showroom. However, they weren’t really intent on keeping the car in ‘stock’ form. They felt that the car was capable of even more awesomeness, and so that’s what they did. They perked up the car and made it even more other-worldly than it already is. They did this with the help of their pals down at Renntech, whose Performance Package 1 was just what the doctor ordered to make their dreams come true.

For those of you who are boggled out of your minds, it’s sort of PCP for the Silver Arrows. The teams worked together to remap the ECU, install a more open exhaust system plus a few other neat tricks to manage the impossible. The end result is around 805 horsepower and 1,000 pound per feet of torque. And what’s even more impressive is their brainchild is completely streetable, albeit with a few reminders to whoever is going to drive it. There’ll be cops on the loose, mind you.

If you do end up driving one, might we suggest that you take note of the 100-percent locking rear differential that the guys put into place. It takes all the power the engine can muster and throws it without any consideration to the rear wheels. Remember, this sort of hardware is almost similar to a spool, which is ILLEGAL in most states in the US, by the way. It’s the sort that race cars come equipped with to tear down corners on a race track. The car also comes with an upgraded tranny to comfortably handle the immense power of the engine. Excessive? Not quite. Fun? Undeniably.

TC-Concept EXESOR kit for SL65 AMG Black Series

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How many of you are fans of convertibles? Hands up. Your sheer numbers just goes to show that not everyone prefers a coupe, and that’s why Mercedes-Benz makes sure you’re never left out. That’s what the Cabriolet is for. It’s not just for the ladies, but for gentlemen as well—at least those who appreciate having the wind blow through their beard and chest hair. And just to make sure you don’t grow envious of Brabus owners, TC-Concepts has come up with their very own pimped out version of your favorite Cabrio.

The Mercedes-Benz tuner now offers a modification kit for the SL65 AMG Black Series, giving the coupe-slash-cabrio bigger balls of steel and a lot of attitude. Going by the name of EXESOR, the modification kit puts a 6.5-liter twin-turbo V12 monster of an engine into your SL65 AMG Black Series, plus a reprogrammed ECU and redesigned boost control. On the rear end of this behemoth is a new sports exhaust system that features a low backpressure catback system, while a modified sports air filter sits up front.

The stock AMG adjustable sports suspension will be modified with a lowering module, bringing down the action to as close as 60nm to the asphalt. The 20-inch TC Ultraspoke 3-piece rims with Dunlop tires—285/25 R20 upfront and 325/25 R20 on the rear—speak for themselves.

As for the body, we’ll just say there’ll be a lot of carbon-reinforced plastic and genuine carbon. Aesthetics are all there in the picture. What’s inside is for you to find out. So head on down to TC-Concept.

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