Germany’s major manufacturers must be a bit miffed that a bunch of foreigners are attempting to earn the title of fastest sports car on the hallowed ground that is their Nurburgring Nordschliefe. Nissan’s GT-R, Lexus’ LF-A and Chevrolet’s Corvette ZR1 have all been spotted turning in hot laps at the world-renowned circuit, but now Mercedes-Benz’s SL65 AMG Black Edition has taken to the track to demonstrate that when it comes to building fast cars, the home team still has a few tricks up its sleeve.
The SL65 Black Edition boasts at least 670hp from its twin-turbocharged 6-litre V12, although some believe the power figure could be as high as 720hp. Carbon-fibre bodywork and a fixed roof will help the Black Edition shed some pounds, while suspension and rolling stock will be upgraded for serious performance.
The SL65 AMG Black Edition is expected to be unveiled at the German Grand Prix in July. Sales are slated to start early next year and total production is said to be limited to just 350 units. If you can’t hold out until 2009 to get your Black Edition fix, then follow this link to check out some video of a prototype tearin’ it up around the Nordschliefe.
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Nice……….will they except children as a deposit on one?
Oh man I love these cars so much… used to hate Mercs ’cause they looked boring as, but now they look hot as hell I reckon! Not so sure I’d get a beamer anymore…..
Haha they might look awesome now but i reckon bimmers are still better quality!!
Nah.. I like bimmers but i reckon there a bit wussy looking now. still tough as hell ofcourse but i reckon the mercs are meaner lookin
if only i had the money…… i want one!!
Didnt we have this discussion last year Tonyn…remember you would sell your house to buy one then Id put you up at my place and we could share….
I’d go for a BMW instead of a Merc… I like the new M3 but my Fav is an E36 M3 in Atlantis Blue very rare in Oz very cool and the sound…!!!
Uh the pictures of a Silver one
still nice though. Ha Ha BM i’ve been trying for years to sell the kids to medical science projects to raise a deposit for something flash, no luck though.