2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series unveiled

hidden_bull · 07-10-2008, 05:49 PM

Here it is — the interim heir to the Mercedes-Benz SLR’s throne. With the McLaren-Mercedes supercar heading out of production, Daimler is rolling out the most powerful and sporty SL ever — the SL 65 AMG Black Series. It will be the most hardcore ‘Benz on the market until the eventual arrival of the SLC über coupe.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes...ck-series.html

civilzues · 07-10-2008, 05:52 PM

niiiiiiiice!

RamJet502 · 07-10-2008, 05:52 PM

One word - gorgeous!

leelander · 07-10-2008, 06:22 PM

i'm with you guys on this one, that thisng is bad ass!!

**mgescuro** · 07-10-2008, 06:25 PM

5-spd auto... cartoony font on the IP...
It looks like a transformer.

It's got a ton of power and stuff... but ... really??
It's lost a lot of the elegance that makes a Mercedes a Mercedes. Even the SLR was elegant.

CobaltSScrazy · 07-10-2008, 08:10 PM

too bad Cadillac or GM for that matter has ABSOLUTELY NO ANSWER to that type of car.

The mercedes looks more spaceship darth vader styled. It looks nice in interior layout, similar to Cruze/Insignia in dash design actually. I'm with MG on the gauges, not overly-impressive.

Still HATE that 200 foot mercedes badge on the front, as if you have to scream 3pointed star as if that is a classic elegant thing to do...eyeroll

CobaltSS

CamaroCrazy · 07-10-2008, 08:24 PM

Ouch! This thing just looks overwrought. Look at the way the lower front fascia and the wheels stick out. It does look cartoonish. This is not a well-integrated design. Ick.

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Originally Posted by CobaltSScrazy

too bad Cadillac or GM for that matter has ABSOLUTELY NO ANSWER to that type of car.

The mercedes looks more spaceship darth vader styled. It looks nice in interior layout, similar to Cruze/Insignia in dash design actually. I'm with MG on the gauges, not overly-impressive.

Still HATE that 200 foot mercedes badge on the front, as if you have to scream 3pointed star as if that is a classic elegant thing to do...eyeroll

CobaltSS

ZR1 is faster and costs 1/3 the price. Looks a whole lot better too. I'd rather be seen at the track and the country club in a ZR1 as opposed to this.

Don't discount the XLR-V either. I sat in a 2008 model last week (first time I had ever seen one in the flesh let alone sat in it) and I was impressed how nice it was. I think the XLR-V looks a whole lot more classy than this thing. Yeesh! Sorry M-B.

big swede · 07-10-2008, 08:32 PM

Flat black Mad Maxx style would look mean because it doesn't do elegant at all.

FoMoCo Fan · 07-10-2008, 08:42 PM

The roofline reminds be of the previous generation Mustang.

PAULSTS1 · 07-10-2008, 10:09 PM

The ultimate German SL, Mercedes Benz doesn't sit still...That's why Cadillac can't compete against it! Decades of refinement and pushing every automotive limit, these fabulous machines keep raising the bar.

While I don't particularly like the bulging profile, I understand that much of the design has to do with aerodynamics and I must admit, it's Bad Ass!

ZR1-S10 · 07-10-2008, 11:03 PM

I like it! It's a Mercedes version of the Viper, overpowered and Darth Vader badass. I think the c-piller should be larger and the b-piller smaller and needs to be even more light but those are my only complants. I'd also like to see this in flat black, it'd go great with those wheels and add to the bad-ass!

AmericanRevolution · 07-11-2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RamJet502

One word - gorgeous!

Gorgeous? No. Freaking awesome? ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY!

AmericanRevolution · 07-11-2008, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroCrazy

Ouch! This thing just looks overwrought. Look at the way the lower front fascia and the wheels stick out. It does look cartoonish. This is not a well-integrated design. Ick.

ZR1 is faster and costs 1/3 the price. Looks a whole lot better too. I'd rather be seen at the track and the country club in a ZR1 as opposed to this.

Don't discount the XLR-V either. I sat in a 2008 model last week (first time I had ever seen one in the flesh let alone sat in it) and I was impressed how nice it was. I think the XLR-V looks a whole lot more classy than this thing. Yeesh! Sorry M-B.

Bare in mind two things: the ZR1 isn't in the same class - it's a completely different type of vehicle (kinda like comparing an Evo or STi to a 335i); and the thing isn't meant to be classy. lol

K-1 · 07-11-2008, 06:20 AM

A V12 biturbo, but they couldn't afford better plastic for the IP, steering wheel, and center stack? And why does one need to insert a key if it has push-button start?

Quickening · 07-11-2008, 08:47 AM

Yes please. That thing is a beast.

07-10-2008, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
hidden_bull 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 76	2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series unveiled Here it is — the interim heir to the Mercedes-Benz SLR’s throne. With the McLaren-Mercedes supercar heading out of production, Daimler is rolling out the most powerful and sporty SL ever — the SL 65 AMG Black Series. It will be the most hardcore ‘Benz on the market until the eventual arrival of the SLC über coupe. http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes...ck-series.html

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CobaltSScrazy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS Posts: 5,917	Re: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series unveiled too bad Cadillac or GM for that matter has ABSOLUTELY NO ANSWER to that type of car. The mercedes looks more spaceship darth vader styled. It looks nice in interior layout, similar to Cruze/Insignia in dash design actually. I'm with MG on the gauges, not overly-impressive. Still HATE that 200 foot mercedes badge on the front, as if you have to scream 3pointed star as if that is a classic elegant thing to do...eyeroll CobaltSS __________________ 2005 Cobalt SS I'm done with GMI, some posters type inexcusable and unacceptable replys that are not moderated with enough intensity.

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big swede 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Midwest Drives: 07' Monte Carlo SS Posts: 3,852	Re: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series unveiled Flat black Mad Maxx style would look mean because it doesn't do elegant at all. __________________ 07' SS Monte

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FoMoCo Fan 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,899	Re: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series unveiled The roofline reminds be of the previous generation Mustang.

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PAULSTS1 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 729	Re: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series unveiled The ultimate German SL, Mercedes Benz doesn't sit still...That's why Cadillac can't compete against it! Decades of refinement and pushing every automotive limit, these fabulous machines keep raising the bar. While I don't particularly like the bulging profile, I understand that much of the design has to do with aerodynamics and I must admit, it's Bad Ass! __________________ "Maybe in the future, when nuclear fuel cell is available" Avatar designed by "TorRed"

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ZR1-S10 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 91	Re: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series unveiled I like it! It's a Mercedes version of the Viper, overpowered and Darth Vader badass. I think the c-piller should be larger and the b-piller smaller and needs to be even more light but those are my only complants. I'd also like to see this in flat black, it'd go great with those wheels and add to the bad-ass!

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Quickening 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 4,875	Re: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series unveiled Yes please. That thing is a beast. __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

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