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Old 04-06-2004, 10:10 AM
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*SL65 AMG would premiere at the New York Auto Show
*0-100km/hr in 4.2secs
*0-200km/hr in 12.9secs
*19" wheels (255/35 & 285/30)
*5-speed auto with AMG speed SHIFT
*612hp and 1000Nm between 2000 and 4000rpm
*Brakes:390 x 36mm in front, 360 x 26mm at the rear
*Full article(in German) at:Auto-Motor-Und-Sport


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Simply beautiful! But can you pls confirm on the brakes? Did you say 390mm?
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Yep, the brakes are 390mm!
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Nice pics. I love the power on the sl65

The torque is just mind blowing...
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Nice pics

Is that the Special first 100 SL65 AMG is Silver Arrow Paint?


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Originally posted by slytoksy
Yep, the brakes are 390mm!

almost 15.5" INCH brakes?? Or is my calculation way off?
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wow, thats almost as big as those on the Continental GT. Are you sure those pictures werent of the formula 1 package sl55? Will the sl65 be standard with those. I cannot really see, but if you have a higher quality picture you may be able to see if it says V8 or V12 on the fenders, im guessing it looks like v8 but i could be wrong.

Oh and by the way, ive tried but i cannot get the site to English, does anyone know how to?
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New York: Mercedes SL 65 AMG - NR. 3 in the V12-Bund after the s-class and the CL also the SL is equipped with that six litres of large AMG Zwoelfzylinder with Biturboaufladung. Its public premiere celebrates the SL 65 AMG on the cars Show in New York. To the dealers 612 HP strong roadster, to which between 2.000 and 4.000/min a torque of 1.000 Nm keeps ready, will roll in June 2004. According to factory specification kept in track the SL 65 AMG in only 4.2 seconds of zero on speed 100, which 200 km/h mark was already after 12.9 seconds is reached. Only with 250 things the electronic latch plate puts itself forward. For the power transmission the AMG speed SHIFT five-course automatic transmission with additional manual flow programme over steering wheel circuit provides. The increased output of the roadsters of the world required modifications at the transmission components, strongest after Mercedes diction. Thus among other things the clutch lamellas were again developed and a revised switching and transducer bypass logic were used. Special drive shafts, more largely dimensioned wheel carriers and camps as well as special feather/spring steering wheels at the rear axle supplement the change. Series feature strengthens the driver to support the Active Body control chassis with special shock struts and more tautly co-ordinated absorbers. Depending upon characteristic diagram the driver can reduce the **** and pitch motions of the car. In addition for the AMG edition ABS, Brake Assist, ASR and ESP were modified. A high speed brake assembly with brake disks of the dimension 390 x of 36 millimeters at the front axle and 360 x of 26 millimeters at the rear axle is to order to the power as well as the standard electrohydraulical high pressure brake SBC stop. Optically the AMG aMG-Roadster differs by a changed front apron with clearly larger air intakes, which the fresh air supply to water -, engine oil and intercooler to ensure are. Naturally are not also missing the mandatory side and Heckschweller as well as the light alloy wheels with broad tires. Here AMG offers in series 19 Zoeller, which are equipped with 285/30-Walzen with 255/35er-Pneus and in the back in front. In the tail opinion show the darkly sounded tail lamps and the double-flow sport exhaust system with chromium-plated double final pipes, who overhauls straight. In addition, in the interior the SL of 65 AMG drivers is to feel reminded of its investment: There are electrically adjustable sport seats with MEMORY function and seat heating, the combination instrument has 360 a km/h scale with V12 Biturbo signature, the leather steering wheel inclusive switching keys as well as the entrance borders from aluminum exhibits the AMG Logo. Comand system, CD change-over switch with sound system and Bi-Xenonscheinwerfer belong to the standard. Daily know which runs here gibt's the free new type character approximately around car, engine and sport. Date: 06.04.2004/00:01 o'clock text: hwi photo: Mercedes
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Pics of the SL65 AMG taken at the New Yory Auto Show by "carrera4" from carspyshots.tk:








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Is it just me or is it a big letdown that the power is only 612hp? Or did i misread something? Also i was hoping for a facelift. I dont think ill be ordering one if it looks just like my SL55 and only has 120 more horsepower.

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Yeah it would be nice if the car had more hp than the SLR


Only 120hp??? That is a lot! 612hp is just perfect IMO
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The presence of that car is simply threatening!
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ok.....the engine is probably "detuned" to 612hp so the potential is much more. But a 5 speed transmission?

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Do you think the SL65 can bust into the high 10s in the 1/4 mile?

Will the V12 be replaced soon after the new 4valve V8 6.3 liter is out late 2005? and be a new V12 48 valve ?

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Originally posted by AMGBENZ
Do you think the SL65 can bust into the high 10s in the 1/4 mile?
I think it will take more than 612 hp in a car of that mass to crack a 10.
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Originally posted by AMGBENZ
Do you think the SL65 can bust into the high 10s in the 1/4 mile?

Will the V12 be replaced soon after the new 4valve V8 6.3 liter is out late 2005? and be a new V12 48 valve ?

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Even the McLaren F1 can't bust into the high 10s(11.1@138mph)


The new 6.3ltr V8 would replace the 55(K) AMG models, I don't think the V12 AMGs would be replaced anytime soon.
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Originally posted by slytoksy
Even the McLaren F1 can't bust into the high 10s(11.1@138mph)
Put some tires on that baby and 10's would be in the bag at that mph!
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Originally posted by Doctodd33
ok.....the engine is probably "detuned" to 612hp so the potential is much more. But a 5 speed transmission?

T
well, YES

look at H&S Chiptuning they have already the solution :

http://www.hs-elektronik.com/datenbl...ps-1000nm.html

660 PS & 1080 Nm ...any questions? and just for less than EUR 1999,-
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Pierre, please tranlsate that for me. I dont understand german.

The whole point is that for the approximately $175,000 the SL65 is going to sell for, i think we should get alot more than just an extra 120hp stock, WITHOUT TUNING. The 5 speed transmission is what really bugs me the most right now.

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OMG!! That car is SOOOOOOOO LAME!!!

What is the quote for the 0-200 km/h time?? 12.9 seconds???? And that is with what?? A biturbocharged V12 making 612 hp and 1000 Nm of torque??? LMAO!!!!!

BMW's quote for the E60 M5 for 0-200 km/h is 13 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is just 0.1 second slower than that BOAT!!! OMG!!!! No wonder Benz needs all that power, their cars are probably soooooo unefficent and/or weigh like a damn BOAT!!
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Oh, and not to mention it has a slushy!!!!
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My SL55 will do 12.4 in the 1/4 so the SL65 is going to be very fast with HP and TQ increase if you can get the tires to stick look out. The SL600 is faster than my SL55 so the SL65 is going to be a power monster in the high 10s to mid 11s in the 1/4 mile

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BMW's quote for the E60 M5 for 0-200 km/h is 13 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is just 0.1 second slower than that BOAT!!! OMG!!!! No wonder Benz needs all that power, their cars are probably soooooo unefficent and/or weigh like a damn BOAT!!


I think the SL65 will pull away from the E60 with ease, The MB stated numbers are conservative as always.

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Hmmmm just looks like a normal SL55 with F1 pack. Love the rims though
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Originally posted by Doctodd33
Is it just me or is it a big letdown that the power is only 612hp? Or did i misread something? Also i was hoping for a facelift. I dont think ill be ordering one if it looks just like my SL55 and only has 120 more horsepower.

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Of course it'll look just like the SL55. AMG usually only does one body package per model. The front bumper comes straight from the F1 Safety car and was already offered in Germany as part of the performance package. So there is really nothing new with the exception of the carbon fiber trim. The car seems lower than normal though.

Btw, the facelift should not really happen until 06 (model year in late 05). I also seem to recall that the horsepower had to stay below the SLR for political reasons.

Either way, for $175K is car is much cheaper than in Germany and you pay for the rarity (less than 500 units over two years).

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