2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG in Amelia Island, Florida

Chassis No. WDBSK79F49F154304

Developed by the AMG Performance Studio, the SL 65 AMG Black Series is the third Black Series model produced by Mercedes-Benz's AMG division and is considered the ultimate high-performance Mercedes-Benz, with no compromises. One of 350 world-wide, only 175 of these models were designated for the United States when new. This SL 65 AMG Black Series was one of those highly sought-after 175 cars and was ordered new in Tenorite Gray Metallic. Building on the structure of the stock SL 65, the Black Series features unique carbon fiber composite body panels, with a speed-sensitive carbon-fiber rear spoiler, a rear diffuser, including muscularly flared fenders, a rear apron with diffuser fins, and a retractable rear spoiler. Additionally, the heavy retractable hardtop of the stock SL 65 was replaced with a lightweight, fixed bonded roof with an integrated roll bar, resulting in a weight reduction of 551 pounds.

The SL 65 AMG Black Series was equipped with a hand-built AMG 6.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V12 engine, which had an AMG sports exhaust and optimized airflow tubing mated to a paddle-shifted AMG Speed-shift Plus five-speed automatic transmission. As per the factory specifications, this engine produced 670 horsepower and a remarkable 738 foot-pounds of torque. The manufacturer boasted that the car could go from zero to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds, with the turbocharged power delivering a massive thrust initially and then a rush of smooth, controlled speed on its way to a top speed limited to 199 miles per hour. Bringing the car to a rapid halt are upgraded brakes with larger diameter slotted and drilled rotors with AMG-branded six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers concealed behind staggered 19- and 20-inch AMG twin-spoke forged alloy wheels.

The SL 65 AMG Black Series is not all brute force. The interior is trimmed in AMG Exclusive Nappa leather with Alcantara and carbon fiber trim throughout. Slipping into the power-adjustable multi-contour sport seats with contrast stitching along with a matching dashboard, door panels, and carpeting, the driver is welcomed by a smaller diameter flat-bottom leather-wrapped steering wheel. The carbon fiber and leather-wrapped gear selector denotes the rarity of this model as one of just 175 examples. Amenities for those lucky enough to experience this Black Series include seat-position memory, massagers, dual-zone automatic climate control, COMAND infotainment with navigation, Keyless-Go, and a Harman Kardon LOGIC7 sound system with an in-dash six-disc CD changer with satellite radio connectivity.

As presented today, this 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series remains in splendid condition, having covered just 7,624 miles at the time of cataloging, and is accompanied by its owner's manual, first aid kit, and a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report.