You would be inclined to believe that Mercedes-Benz had the top end of the market covered with its new 2013 SL63 AMG that's motivated by a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 producing 530hp (537PS) in standard form and 556hp (564PS) with the optional AMG Performance Package.
Well, that's not the case as there's always a number of buyers who don't mind paying something extra to get more of everything and here's where the flagship SL65 AMG fits in.
Under the bonnet, there's an updated version of Mercedes-Benz's 6.0-liter bi-turbo V12 engine sporting new turbochargers, manifolds and an exhaust system that's 3.2kg (7 pounds) lighter.
The twelve-cylinder engine's output is up by 18hp to 621hp (630PS) available from 4,800 to 5,400 rpm while peak torque stands at 1,000Nm (737 lb-ft) between 2,300 and 4,300 rpm.
An AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G‑TRONIC with four different driving modes including Controlled Efficiency (C), Sport (S), Sport plus (S+) and Manual (M), transfers power to the rear wheels.
As with the rest of the SL range, the use of an all-aluminium bodyshell results in a significant reduction in weight with the new SL65 AMG being some 170kg (375 pounds) lighter than before. Of course, with a curb weight of 1,950kg (4,300 pounds) the SL65 AMG is no featherweight either.
Mercedes quotes a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 4.0 seconds with the 200 km/h mark attained after just 11.8 seconds. The roadster model's top speed is electronically limited at 250 km/h.
Not that any typical buyer of an SL65 AMG will care about the car's fuel consumption, but nevertheless, according to Mercedes, it returns a combined economy of 11.6lt/100, equal to 20.3mpg US or 24.4mpg UK.
The new SL 65 AMG also gets Merc's ABC active suspension system, beefier brakes with six-piston fixed calipers up front and single-piston sliding callipers at the rear, a 3-stage ESP, and 19-inch wheels wrapped in tires size 255/35 at the front axle and 285/30 at the rear.
The market launch of the new SL 65 AMG will take place in September 2012 with pricing in Germany (including 19% tax) starting from €236,334 (US$308,580). Mercedes has not yet announced U.S. pricing.
15 Comments:
Looks like a Nissan GTR:p
are you fucking kidding me? you should get your eyes checked..
What a disappointing car. I loved the previous generation so much, it was one of my favorite cars. Now this car is just lame, it looks like it's styled for old people. At least they didn't mess up the interior.
You silver tongued devil.
Given the asking price for the new SL65, I'll give it a miss.
I'll still take my original choice......the cheaper(!) SLS convertible, which not only looks far more special but moves faster across the board. I could spend the 40,000 euro saving on adding some tasty options too.
A 78,000 euro premium over the SL63 for a V12........AMG must be spending too much time emulating Brabus pricelists.
The SLK looks like an SL that looks like the SLS now. Sot it seems they're all rather uninspired, which is beyond disappointing. The SLK and SL have lost their individual character with these new models. I'll take the previous generations with the facelifts any day.
20.3 MPG for a 600+ HP V12 is actually really impressive in my book. If that is the combined number I'm guessing it will do around 24 MPG on highway cruises...
For some reason, the new style is growing on me.
That's a magnificent blue. I think of all the Mercedes engines available I take the V-12 twin turbo over all the rest. It has the greatest potential for development, doubtless it will be a relatively simple matter to double those horsepower numbers.
that is why thay called model range slk for who cant pay sl but want to look lıke a sl up to 70.000
sl for upper class who can enjoy the retirement up to 200.000
sl 65 amg for hardcore buyer for enjoy classy and performance price up to 300.000
sls is for lıke celebs or who want a car look good fast and super car class up to 250.000
AND why sls cheper than sls because sl amg top the lıne of mercedes not sls amg
621hp v12 sl amg 580hp v8 sls amg
and thıs fuel number for lıke that car ıs the look fantastic on paper
and why first comment say look lıke and gtr it is true but not all true car dont look lıke a gtr but color is the same that is why look lıke a gtr referance:Deep Blue Pearl
http://www.madwhips.com/upload/images/deep_blue_pearl_nissan_gt_r_2-568-426.jpg
With so many great things going for it... design has such an identity crisis.
I mean - all of the elements are competing with each other. There is just no balance within this design at all. Such a shame!
Just because the colour is the same with the GTR, does not mean that the car should look the same!
LMAoff!
thats awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SL-65 AMG = Mona Lisa
GT-R = Elephant Man... a very quick and agile Elephant Man.
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