SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: 2009 SL65 Black Series-New Article
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They said the same about the CLK63 BS, but they've dropped in value quite a bit. But honostly, I like that these cars lose value very quickly because it allows us to own one very cheaply. I mean if I wait a year or two (15k to 20k miles), I'm sure this car will drop $100k or even more 
That's when we can go in and make a killing on one of them 
That's when we can go in and make a killing on one of them What a pity that prices on these cars drop so fast...
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You guys will be modding your SL BS's for sure
Some of you guys will for sure buy this SL Black Series and probably mod the hell out of it... 800+ horsepower shouldn't be a problem.....
I wonder what EvoSport has in mind for modding the SL Black Series.... it will end up making even the EvoSport CLK Black Look slow by comparison...
It would be interesting to see a race between this and a heavily modded GT-R V-Spec..... 800HP RWD coupe at a little over 4,000 lbs. vs. Japanese 800HP AWD coupe at around 3,600 lbs.... torque vs. high-tech gadgetry.... who would win?
I wonder what EvoSport has in mind for modding the SL Black Series.... it will end up making even the EvoSport CLK Black Look slow by comparison...
It would be interesting to see a race between this and a heavily modded GT-R V-Spec..... 800HP RWD coupe at a little over 4,000 lbs. vs. Japanese 800HP AWD coupe at around 3,600 lbs.... torque vs. high-tech gadgetry.... who would win?
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Some of you guys will for sure buy this SL Black Series and probably mod the hell out of it... 800+ horsepower shouldn't be a problem.....
I wonder what EvoSport has in mind for modding the SL Black Series.... it will end up making even the EvoSport CLK Black Look slow by comparison...
It would be interesting to see a race between this and a heavily modded GT-R V-Spec..... 800HP RWD coupe at a little over 4,000 lbs. vs. Japanese 800HP AWD coupe at around 3,600 lbs.... torque vs. high-tech gadgetry.... who would win?
I wonder what EvoSport has in mind for modding the SL Black Series.... it will end up making even the EvoSport CLK Black Look slow by comparison...
It would be interesting to see a race between this and a heavily modded GT-R V-Spec..... 800HP RWD coupe at a little over 4,000 lbs. vs. Japanese 800HP AWD coupe at around 3,600 lbs.... torque vs. high-tech gadgetry.... who would win?
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My pennies of thought on some points discussed herein:
I believe this model will retain its value better than others. It is the most bespoke engineering exercise on an existing model, and the production numbers make it a truly limited special edition. I predict this to become a collector's item, though one with worn out tires.
As I have said on another forum, this car is probably already sold out and has gone to people who already own an SLR and/or a Maybach. The traditional 65 AMG buyer may be turned off with the relative "stripper" character of this model.
If I were to own this, its garage mate would probably be an SL63.
I believe this model will retain its value better than others. It is the most bespoke engineering exercise on an existing model, and the production numbers make it a truly limited special edition. I predict this to become a collector's item, though one with worn out tires.
As I have said on another forum, this car is probably already sold out and has gone to people who already own an SLR and/or a Maybach. The traditional 65 AMG buyer may be turned off with the relative "stripper" character of this model.
If I were to own this, its garage mate would probably be an SL63.
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UPDATE from eMercedesBenz: Autocar.co.uk has also published an article detailing the SL65 AMG Black Series, with specific measurements of the model given. According to Autocar, front and rear axles have been increased to 1639mm and 1666mm, respectively; and the car itself is 4589mm long, 1960mm wide and 1286mm tall. For the sake of comparison, that's 57mm longer, 133mm wider and 12mm lower than a standard SL.
(taken from http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Apr08/1...es_Emerge.html
(taken from http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Apr08/1...es_Emerge.html
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I am not sure this will be entirely true. The SL65 BS will have the same exact engine as in the current SL/S/CL65. AMG just played with the ECU to free up the extra ponies. I am not sure how many 800hp (640 rwhp) 65's there are right now. I am sure the engine can handle it and has the potential...but not sure the target market for the SL65 BS would be any different than the current 65 owners.
Tom
Tom
At least one, maybe more.
