Mercedes-AMG presents the high-end super sports car version of the gullwing model, the new SLS AMG Coupe Black Series. The naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 has increased the number of prancing ponies under the hood and is now tuned to output 583 hp however the torque figure remains the same. The Fuel economy figures as well as the cars electronically limited top speed are also unchanged and come in at 16.8 L/100km and 11.7 L/100km (14/20 mpg) city/highway and the top speed will stay at 320 km/h (197 mph).
Other items that have been improved would be the 7-speed AMG Speedshift double clutch transmission, which has been made more direct and sharpened up with quicker gear changes in the new M driving mode. A brand new AMG Adaptive Suspension handles the twisties thanks to twin aluminum wishbones and variable, electronic-controlled dampers. On the exterior the Black Series will offer darkened headlights and taillights, along with AMG carbon-fiber exterior mirrors, and red painted brake calipers.
We are not sure if all of the upgrades to the SLS AMG Coupe warranted the car to have the uber exclusive “Black Series” name plate but it certainly makes us even more interested I driving one.
Hennessey Performance put together a Lamborghini Aventador and a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster for doing several one-mile drag races to see who’s the boss. According to the American tuner, both cars were factory stock without any sort of modifications. As you can see from this clip, the SLS AMG Roadster doesn’t stand a chance in front of the Aventador with the launch control, not even when the SLS has a considerable head start.
As a reminder, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster is motivated by a V8 6.3-liter engine that pumps out 563 hp (420 kW / 571 PS) and 470 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque, while the Lamborghini Aventador is powered by a larger V12 6.5-liter engine with 690 hp (515 kW / 700 PS) and 509 lb-ft (690 Nm) of torque. The SLS AMG Roadster sprints to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds, while the Aventador needs just 2.9 seconds.
Wouldn’t you just hate to be a one of the most attractive super cars on the market employing one of the best sounding V8 engines ever produced that is capable of outputting 563 hp and 479 ft of torque. Only to find out that after being for on sale for just under a year that your days were numbered and you replacement had been announced. Strangely that is what has happened to the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, as it was announced this week that the car will be replaced by a refreshed model that will include the letters GT in the name.
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT – Front 3/4
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT will go on sale here in North America in November and will offer its potential buyers the following upgrades over the outgoing non GT version. The naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 has increased the number of prancing ponies under the hood and is now tuned to output 583 hp however the torque figure remains the same. The Fuel economy figures as well as the cars electronically limited top speed are also unchanged and come in at 16.8 L/100km and 11.7 L/100km (14/20 mpg) city/highway and the top speed will stay at 320 km/h (197 mph)
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Roadster – Front 3/4
Other items that have been improved would be the 7-speed AMG Speedshift double clutch transmission, which has been made more direct and sharpened up with quicker gear changes in the new M driving mode. A brand new AMG Adaptive Suspension handles the twisties thanks to twin aluminum wishbones and variable, electronic-controlled dampers. On the exterior the GT will offer darkened headlights and taillights, along with AMG carbon-fiber exterior mirrors, and red painted brake calipers.
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT – Interior
We are not sure if all of the upgrades to the SLS AMG warranted a new name for the car but it certainly makes us even more interested I driving one.
You have got to give this video a listen as the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series has an unrestricted exhaust and it sounds simply incredible. The 6.2-liter V8 has been rumored to be outputting upwards of 650 hp and from the sounds of the exhaust note that figure could be closer to a million.
Make sure you have you speakers on otherwise you will just be watching a car drive around the Nurburgring.
Hey everybody. I just have a short one for today as last night I was busy writing my first article for Carguide Magazine. So if you come across the next months magazine pick it up and look for my (Mark Lemmon) Article.
Today we bring to you another great Evo Magazine video diary. As Harry Metcalfe takes us around Nice, Southern France in the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
AMG brings the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster to the Moto GP race at Luguna Sega raceway for its North American Debut. As it turns out AMG would also like you to know all of the ins and outs of the cars so they have produced this product features video.
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A bold and aggressive side profile that showcases a deeply recessed door scallop,
Ground hugging side skirts that match the new aggressive front spliter
And a taller more pronounced rear trunk spoiler?
If you answered the new 2013 Aston Martin DB9 you would be correct.
The new DB9 was spot leaving a competitive testing session which had it pitted against a Ferrari 599 and Mercedes-Bens SLS AMG. I can only imagine the noise that session would have been producing no wonder they got caught by Motor Authority’s spy photographers.
Better Luck next time Aston Martin your loss is our gain an hurry up with the development of the new 2013 DB9 as was can’t wait to see the finished product minus the camouflage.
2013 Aston Martin DB9 Spy Shot – Front 1/8th
2013 Aston Martin DB9 Spy Shot – Front 3/4
2013 Aston Martin DB9 Spy Shot – Rear 1/8th
2013 Aston Martin DB9 Spy Shot – Rear
2013 Aston Martin DB9 Spy Shot – Reverse Front 3/4
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